DOGS: A DICTIONARY OF DOG BREEDS. By Desmond Morris.

(2001) paperback reprint. 8vo paperback (156 x 232mm). Pp752. B/w illustrations of dog breeds, bibliographies.

This is an encyclopaedia of over 1,000 breeds of dog, each with an extensive history and description and, as far as possible, a list of bibliographical references. There is also a dog bibliography in three sections at the end of the book. Sections include: Sighthounds; Scenthounds; Short-legged scenthounds; Flushing dogs; Earth dogs; Treeing dogs; Setting dogs; Pointing dogs; Decoy dogs; Retrieving dogs; General hunting dogs; Fighting dogs; Livestock guards; Sheep-herders; Cattle-herders; Deer-herders; Llama-herders; Fish-herders; Household companion dogs; Household working dogs; Edible dogs (16 breeds); Hair dogs; Property guards; Barge dogs; Rescue dogs; Sled dogs; Travois dogs; Cart dogs; Carriage dogs; Truffle dogs; Wolf / dog hybrids; Feral dogs; Obscure breeds; Wild dogs. Dog Bibliography: General breed reference works; Regional breed reference works; Breed group reference works.