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by: American Kennel Club Staff
Topics include: regular show classification, entire shaven foot, lighter colored dogs, masculine without coarseness, naturally erect ear, above described dog, rearmost projection, distinctly long coat, overall dog, balance with the front, toes moderately arched, true scissors bite, balance with the forequarters, brisket extending, moderate angulation, bitches approximately, terrier expression, brisket reaching, high knuckles, muscular second thighs, carried straight forward, more missing teeth, speed increases the legs, exact parallel planes, hindquarters drive
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Book Description The Best-Selling Dog Book of All Time! From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers, with all the breeds and varieties in between, there is only one source for all the breed standards, all the canine sports and all you need to know about choosing, living with and enjoying purebred dogs. The Complete Dog Book Official Publication of the American Kennel Club "If the dog owner can buy only one book, this has to be the one!" -The New York Times A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Editorial Reviews -- Amazon.com There's the Scottish Terrier ("an earth dog used in hunting the fox and the brocke"), the Boston Terrier ("a lively, highly intelligent, smooth coated, short-headed, compactly built, short- tailed, well balanced dog"), or the Great Dane ("one of the most elegant and distinguished varieties of giant-type dog"). In fact, there are 146 AKC-recognized breeds profiled within the pages of the Complete Dog Book, and the pictures and text provide great bowser browsing. The breed descriptions help you choose among the hounds, terriers, toys, and working breeds, the herders, guard dogs, and sporting breeds. Measurements help determine which dogs will best fit your abode (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers measure 21 to 26 inches high at the shoulder, Chinese Cresteds are a mere 11 to 13 inches off the ground, while the Irish Wolfhound stands 30 to 32 inches tall), breed temperaments help you choose your ideal pet, and show criteria help you know what you're looking for when you actually start to shop for a pup. In the meantime, there are interesting stories about breed origins, and a useful glossary of dog terms, while the chapters on grooming, training, and Canine Health and First Aid will come in handy once you've brought your new dog home. --Stephanie Gold From Book News, Inc. New edition of the official publication of the American Kennel Club which contains the photograph, history, and official standard of every breed admitted to AKC registration. Also includes information on selection, training, breeding, care, and feeding. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Inside Flap -- The Complete Dog Book, Revised 19th Edition Since the first edition was published in 1929, The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs. The Complete Dog Book contains the official breed standards for all 146 breeds recognized by the AKC. The totally Revised 19th Edition also features complete breed histories and a reworked Glossary. Enhanced sections include "Living with Your Dog" and "Canine Health and First Aid." This revised edition contains numerous new photographs and provides authoritative information on training and all aspects of dog ownership. New to the 19th Edition are standards, histories and photographs for the seven breeds that gained AKC recognition since the 18th Edition: the American Eskimo Dog, Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Canaan Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog and Shiba Inu. This is in addition to those breeds currently in the Miscellaneous Class. Agility Trials and Earthdog Trials, along with the Canine Good CitizenŽ program, have been added to the growing list of AKC events. All the sports, with all the titles, are covered in this Revised 19th Edition. It's All Here! The official standard for every AKC breed, along with a photo and a detailed history of the breed. Sections on: AKC registration procedures, including the latest forms Joining a dog club Choosing the right dog for you Training Nutrition Responsible breeding Grooming Canine first aid and health A complete Glossary, including anatomical drawings Every AKC sport, what titles are available and how to get involved: Agility Trials Canine Good CitizenŽ Program Conformation Shows Coonhound Events Earthdog Trials Field Trials Hunting Tests and Trials Herding Tests and Trials Junior Showmanship Lure Coursing Tests and Trials Obedience Trials Tracking Tests
Reviews:
Wonderful - The Best Selling Dog Book Of All Time -- I am a dog lover. This book is truly complete in many important ways. My library has this book available both in circulation and in the reference department. This unusual situation speaks well for this book. This book details over 150 breeds with up to 5 pages of detail on each breed. Every dog owner should have this book handy especially if their dog interacts with any other breeds. My dog and I go to a nearby dog park where we interact with many other breeds. If a prospective dog owner is studying to determine which breed of dog is best for them and their family this book should prove to be very valuable. Information in the book includes sections on history, training and health care. There are over 100 illustrations in full color.
AKC Complete Dog Book, 19th Edition, October -- I recommend this book to every novice who wants to learn about types of dogs able to compete in conformation shows as it gives the AKC official standard of each breed. However, this book needs to be updated very soon. There are at least 9 new breeds that have been added to the Amercian Kennel Club since this publication. In general this is a great source of reference for the avid dog lover. But if you want to know about every dog breed in the universe, you should purchase and Encyclopedia of Dogs for this.
great basic reference -- This book is a good reference for breeders and enthusiasts. It has the breed standards for all the AKC recognized breeds as of the publication date. It also goes into basic dog care. I would definitely recommend it to families still struggling with what breed to pick out. Check out the book, talk with your veterinarian then go to a dog show and talk with breeders and trainers. AKC -- Review Excellent book. You can find most of this information on their web site, but it's great to take to a dog show when you have questions about other breeds. Wonderful book. I always reference it.
Well I give it 5 stars -- In my opinion this is a nice book. I am very active in show dogs and the AKC, so this book suits me fine. However, some people may not be completely happy with it. For instance, if you want to know what breed of dog you should get, this is not the book to help you. Although it glosses over the history and care of each breed, you will need a lot more information if you want to decide which breed to get. Also, if you are not into purebred dogs or their standards, you probably wouldn't be interested in the book, maybe only the last section with dog care in it. Which brings me to this point: if you are looking for a book which teaches you how to care for your dog, this book only contains only the absolute basics, and you will need a much more detailed book to teach you thorough care. Another thing is, there are more than 400 breeds of dogs, and since the AKC recognizes around 150 of them, this book only gives you a small taste of all the breeds that are out there. With that said, I truly enjoyed this book, and if you are none of the above, then I recommend this book to you!
A must for all dog lovers! -- This book has so much great information--I refer to it constantly. I only hesitate to give it 5 stars because I think the black-and-white photographs are of very poor quality (although the color photos are great). AKC guide to dog breeds. -- A "MUST HAVE" book for the American dog lover. This book is the Official Publication of the American Kennel Club. Loads of information, with photos of recognized American dog breeds. Great for people trying to decide which breed to own. From inside flap of the front cover: This is the best selling dog book of all time, well on the way to its second million! America's official book on the pure-bred dog, published by the American Kennel Club since 1929, THE COMPLETE DOG BOOK is dedicated "to acquainting the public with the appearance and qualifications of each breed, and guiding their owners in keeping their dogs healthy, happy and well-behaved." Just like the title says -- I think this book was wonderfully written and the word complete in the title doesn't even come close to the truth. There was wonderful insight to the origin, temperment and care for dogs. The glossary and possible medical problems for dogs in the back is great.