The Ultimate Dog Book

by David Taylor

"The Ultimate Dog Book" is the book every dog-lover has been waiting for. Never before in one volume have the beauty, majesty, warmth, and winning qualities of dogs been so dramatically and evocatively captured. Superb specially commissioned full-color photographic portraits of each of the top breeds and varieties -- in their most natural and characteristic light -- reveal more clearly than in any other book why so many millions of people have loved and revered dogs through the ages. More than 100 international breeds and varieties are given these stunning full-page profiles, along with a detailed description of each breed's history, temperament, physical characteristics, and unique personality traits.But "The Ultimate Dog Book" is even more; it is practical. Not only does it offer expert step-by-step guidance on all the basics of dog care, from puppyhood to old age, it also provides specific advice on how to enter the world of breeding, training, and showing, and how to master the professional tricks of the trade.

There is fascinating information on the instincts that "make a dog tick," plus special photographic sequences illustrating dog development, training, grooming, and more. Expert advice on raising puppies, grooming, diet, and health care make this a truly comprehensive volume.

"The Ultimate Dog Book" is the perfect gift and an essential companion for dog-lovers everywhere -- truly the "ultimate" guide to man's best friend.

Genres: Animals, Reference, Dogs, Childrens

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

David Conrad Taylor, BVMS, FRCVS, FZS, was a British veterinary surgeon. He was the first veterinary surgeon to specialise in zoo and wildlife medicine. Taylor worked with zoo and wild animals from 1957, acting as a consultant on the treatment of some of the rarest species on Earth. He was world-renowned as an expert in marine mammal medicine.

In the mid-1970s and early 1980s, Taylor wrote a popular series of autobiographical books that charted his life and experiences as a "Zoo Vet". These books were adapted for Television in a drama series, One by One. He continued to be a prolific writer until his death. [wikipedia]

Reviews

[Dima Dakour · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cool

[Darkened Warrior {Stare into your Nightmare} · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has great details, amazing photos, and fascinating facts. I HIGHLY recommend this book if your a dog lover.

[shelly🫶🏼 · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book I’ve ever read amazing details best photos recommend💯💯💯

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lol 5 stars for always taking this from elementary school’s library and buying s copy later for nostalgia

[Bella Baxter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Φαντάσου μια τεράστια εγκυκλοπαίδεια που τα έχει όλα: από το πώς να διαλέξεις τον σωστό σκύλο (ανάλογα με τον καναπέ σου!) μέχρι το πώς να τον εκπαιδεύσεις χωρίς να τρελαθείς. Περιέχει πληροφορίες για εκατοντάδες φυλές, συμβουλές για την υγεία, τη διατροφή, την περιποίηση και την ψυχολογία του τετράποδου φίλου σου. Ο David Taylor, ένας διάσημος κτηνίατρος, μοιράζεται τη σοφία του με έναν τρόπο που κάνει την ανατροφή ενός σκύλου να μοιάζει... παιχνιδάκι.
Ο συγγραφέας τονίζει ότι η σχέση με τον σκύλο μας δεν είναι απλά μια συμβίωση, είναι μια δέσμευση που απαιτεί γνώση, κατανόηση και, κυρίως, αγάπη. Μας υπενθυμίζει ότι ο σκύλος μας δεν είναι ένας μικρός άνθρωπος, αλλά ένα ξεχωριστό πλάσμα με τις δικές του ανάγκες και ένστικτα. Στόχος του είναι να γίνουμε καλύτεροι "γονείς" και να απολαύσουμε τη συντροφιά τους στο έπακρο.
Είναι άμεσος, πρακτικός και γεμάτος χρήσιμες συμβουλές, οδηγός που αποφεύγει την ιατρική ορολογία που θα μας έκανε να ξύνουμε το κεφάλι μας. Η γραφή είναι δομημένη, με ευανάγνωστες ενότητες και πολλά οπτικά βοηθήματα (εικόνες, πίνακες), κάνοντας ακόμα και τις πιο περίπλοκες οδηγίες (π.χ., πρώτες βοήθειες) εύκολες στην κατανόηση.
Τεράστια ποικιλία θεμάτων, ακρίβεια των πληροφοριών και πρακτικότητα των συμβουλών.

[H. Gibson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chronicles of Han Storm Book Club Read (Animals, pets, dogs)

A really great book. A favourite among the dog lovers.

[Kelly Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great visual book, really helps the reader learn about and identify various breeds.