Encyclopedia Of Dog Breeds Author:Ernest H. Hart Never before has there been published a more comprehensive, complete, and artistically realized Encyclopedia Of Dog Breeds. This great tome is divided into two important sections; the first authoritatively expounds the evolution, genetics, breeding methods and mechanics, husbandry, basic training, first aid and diseases of the canine species. In... more » the second section the histories and standards of more than one hundred and forty five important dog breeds of the world are graphically and interestingly presented. Great and typical specimens of the various breeds are brought to life through the medium of brilliant, full color photographs that vividly enhance the text. Additional features are the glossaries of dog terminology and genetic terms and symbols, and the full index. A finished work of inestimable value, there is no one better qualified through training, interest, and sheer ability to write this book than our distinguished author.Mr. Hart has spent the major portion of his life as a writer, artist, and editor, gaining particular fame and authority in the canine field. He has traveled to many parts of the world to find and record the histories and geneologies of innumerable breeds. This monumental work is the end result of all those years, horizons, acumulated data, knowledge and experience. Beautifully fashioned, filled with pertinent information, the Encyclopedia Of Dog Breeds is a book to cherish for its innate value and elegance, a book that brings to the individual prestige and pride in ownership. If the dog fancier carefully selected but one all embracing book for the canine library , the Encyclopedia Of Dog Breeds would have to be that book.« less