The New Complete Dog Book 22nd Edition: Official Breed Standards and Profiles for Over 200 Breeds (CompanionHouse Books) American Kennel Club's Bible of Dogs: 920 Pages 7 Variety Groups 800 Photos

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Explore the AKCs bible of dogs! 920 pages packed with sporting dogs hounds working dogs terriers toy dogs herding dogs and more Every AKC-recognized breed over 200 of them including 7 variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class Over 800 photos of beautiful dogs at work and play in full color Finding a breeder and the right puppy for you including what to look for and red flags Breed histories newly written for the 22nd edition and pet attributes for each breed The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Clubs "bible" of dog breeds. Since its original publication in 1928 it has been the ultimate breed resourcethe one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history it is also the most successful dog book ever published with over two million copies sold. Whether youre interested in show dogs or a particular breed as a pet this is the ultimate guide to dogs! This revised and updated 22nd edition contains updated breed standards changes in breed classifications and recently recognized breeds. Dog owners breeders and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration competitive events and programs. A celebration of every breed of dog recognized by the American Kennel Clubnow 201 breedsyoull find the official standard for every AKC-recognized breed including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class; breed histories each written by one of the 200 AKC national parent clubs; puppy-buying tips; pet attributes; over 800 exceptional color photographs of adults and puppies; spotlights on finding well-bred puppies sports and activities for dogs and owners AKC programs and canine anatomy; an illustrated glossary of canine terminology; and a four-page profile dedicated to each breed entry. Inside this book among 201 dog breeds youll find profiles on: The Sporting Group: Cocker Spaniel Golden Retriever Pointer Irish Setter Labrador Retriever Weimaraner Wirehaired Vizsla30 individual breeds The Hound Group: American Foxhound Basset Hound Bloodhound Borzoi Greyhound Irish Wolfhound Redbone Coonhound Whippet30 individual breeds The Working Group: Akita Alaskan Malamute Boxer Bullmastiff Chinook Doberman Pinscher Great Dane Rottweiler Saint Bernard30 individual breeds The Terrier Group: Bull Cairn Glen of Imaal Irish Kerry Blue Miniature Schnauzer Norfolk Rat Russell Scottish Skye Soft Coated Wheaten31 individual breeds The Toy Group: Affenpinscher Brussels Griffon Chihuahua Italian Greyhound Maltese Papillon Pekingese Pomeranian Pug Shih Tzu Yorkshire Terrier21 individual breeds The Non-Sporting Group: Bichon Frise Bulldog Chow Chow Dalmatian French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Poodles Shiba Inu Xoloitzcuintli20 individual breeds The Herding Group: Australian Shepherd Beauceron Belgian Sheepdog Border Collie Finnish Lapphund German Shepherd Dog Old English Sheepdog Pumi30 individual breeds The Miscellaneous Class: Azawakh Barbet Belgian Laekenois Grand Basset Griffon Venden Peruvian Inca Orchid Portuguese Podengo9 individual breeds Definitive authoritative and published by the American Kennel Club The New Complete Dog Book 22nd Edition is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in purebred dogs!