The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Dogs: Dog Breeds & Dog Care - Couverture souple

Larkin, Peter; Stockman, M.R.J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1842151959 ISBN 13 : 9781842151952

Editeur : Southwater, 2000

Synopsis

As well as covering grooming, feeding, exercise, training, treating sickness and breeding, this is a comprehensive guide to over 180 of the most common and interesting breeds. Each entry includes vital statistics, type of care needed and temperament.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Dr Peter Larkin, MRCVS qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 1953, and was later awarded the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine by thesis from the University of Berne. He has also been the veterinary correspondent to Our Dogs magazine. Peter has judged dogs all over the world. He is a member of the Kennel Club, serving on its Scientific Committee, is Chairman of the Bull Terrier Club and Vice-President of Southern Countries (UK) Canine Association. Mike Stockman, MRCVS, qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1949 and has been actively involved with dogs all his life. He has served as President of the British Veterinary Association and as Chairman of the Crufts organising subcommittee. Now retired from general practice, Mike judges dogs at the highest levels of competition both at home and abroad. He contributes regularly to veterinary journals and has been a BBC television commentator at Crufts.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This dog encyclopedia is a comprehensive visual guide to more than 180 breeds from all over the world - from the loveable Labrador Retriever and Cocker Spaniel to the more unusual Keeshond, Saluik, Portuguese Water Dog and Brittany. Everything you need to know about dogs, from choosing a breed to grooming, feeding and exercise is described in full detail, and there is step-by-step guidance through basic first aid and training. Descriptions of each dog's temperament will help you choose the right dog for you and your family. Over 700 specially commissioned photographs bring each dog to life, ensuring that this encyclopedia will be a useful source of reference.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Southwater
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1842151959
• ISBN 13: 9781842151952
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible