"Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1, 000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each breed, while bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. The introduction traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail" --
Biografie
David Alderton ist Tierarzt und Autor. Seine Bücher über die Gesundheit von Heimtieren wurden insgesamt über eine Million Mal verkauft. Er ist in Großbritannien als Berater der Fernsehsender Discovery Channel und BBC zu Hundefragen tätig und wurde von der Dog Writer s Association of America mit der Maxwell Medal ausgezeichnet.
