A detailed book-dictionary for all of you who love dogs. It contains all the dog breeds from around the world, with descriptions of 323 dogs and 334 wonderful color photographs. The description of each breed is presented with possible variations and the special characteristics or uses of the dog. Even the rarest breeds are included. The introduction analyzes the origin of the domestic dog and provides the breeds as classified by International Kennel Clubs, with useful notes on the specifications of each breed and the judging methods used in dog shows.[..]