The dog encyclopedia

"Starting with their history, evolution, and anatomy, this . . . book about dogs puts on a show of dogs in art and advertising, sport and service, and religion and culture, as famous dogs in fiction line up alongside heroic helpers. The catalog introduces more than [four hundred] dog breeds arranged in traditional categories, including primitive and working dogs, companion dogs, and scent hounds. Every entry includes . . . photographs and . . . profiles detailing the individual character, compatible owner traits, and breed-specific advice"--Provided by publisher.