The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

by Tammy M. Proctor

Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines.

Genres: Nonfiction, Animals, Childrens, Dogs, Science

208 pages, Paperback

Published January 30, 2017

Reviews

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so full of facts that I had no clue about showing the history of breeds, behaviors, and traits. I enjoyed this just as much as the children in the house did. It was easy to read along with and the pictures were well presented and in bright color and action. It was a great fact book that was enjoyable to read.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED this book. It says it is for kids, but I guess adults can also enjoy the book as it givesa complete overview of many races put in categories: herding, work, hounds, hunters, company...
There is also pics of the dogs, fun facts and the lecture is very easy and detailed of the main traits of the dog: aspect, temperament, training, taking care of it...
I did really enjoy this book, it is PAWesome!! (sorry for the pun, couldn't resist)

[Liberty K · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a dog book for dog lovers, dog owners and people who want to know facts about breeds.
I loooove dogs and I own one (I love my dog more than anything!) and it was a delight to learn all the things about our beloved, furry friends.

*I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley*

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the coloring in the Australian Cattle Dog. I had no idea that this dog was a crossing a type of Collie and Dalmatian. I love the Australian Shepherds. Their coloring is so beautiful. I have not heard of Beauceron. Maybe it is because their country of origin is France.

When growing up, my brother had a beautiful Keeshond. Jerry was a great dog. My brother and my mom both have Westies. I did not know that the tips of their ears are prone to sunburn.

A favorite of my is Siberian Husky. We have/had 2 (not sure how to write that). We lost our oldest husky, (11 years old) Zeus, at the end of December of 2016. He was a great dog. Our younger husky, Bolt, has a lot of energy for being 5 years old. Belgian Malinois is a favorite of my. They are known for their work as police and military dogs. Another favorite is the German Shepherd dog.

Educational. Great photos.
☆☆☆☆☆
I give this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes!
Read more from this author? Yes!

Happy Reading!
Melissa

[Elsa R · Rating 4 out of 5]

I surprisingly enjoyed this book because I love dogs but I do not like informational books. This book isn’t real all similar to books that I’ve read except for other dog breeds books. The books tells you about a bunch of dog breeds such as Corgi, Greyhound, and other breeds. This book is good for 4th and 5th graders and up.

[Serenity · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley*

This is a very information-heavy book, but the photographs make it fun for perusing, as well as learning about each breed. The consistent layout and fun facts make it easy to digest.

[Olivia Mancini · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids in one of my classes were deeply fascinated with this book!

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved all the nifty factoids on the dogs. I'm an advid animal lover so reading about them and actually getting new info that's stuff I don't already know about them is super fun.

[American Mensa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Do you know how to pronounce, “Xoloitzcuintli?” Or, that the Otterhound is rarer than the Giant Panda? Well, this top-dog book is full of these fun facts and more! It’s your go-to-guide for every breed of dog from Affenpinscher to Xoloitzcuintli. The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids has facts about appearance, personality, breed background, and so much more for over 150 dog breeds! It’s great for a quick "look up" or detailed research. Also, you’ll learn fun facts about certain breeds; and even famous dog breeds such as “Bullseye,” Target’s bull terrier mascot! If you love dogs, or even if you are not so keen on them, this is a good reference book for you!
What I liked most about this book is that it isn’t your normal, plain old, boring encyclopedia. It has fun facts, is easy to carry around, has great pictures of the breeds, and has an excellent index and glossary. This is especially helpful when you want to find, for example, which breeds are “setters,” and which are “pointers.”
I would recommend this book to animal lovers and kids ages 8-13, but adults would probably love it, too! It is the perfect resource if you are thinking of getting a dog! I gave it 5 stars because, I liked it a lot and it was enjoyable to read. I hope a second edition will be released with even more content. It is a medium sized, non-fiction book and is 207 pages long. Happy Reading! Woof, Woof!
Brooke Z., age 10, Delaware Valley Mensa

[Michelle Adamo #EmptyNestReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this helpful book for young readers ages 6-10, children will learn about the seven groups of dog breeds and the American Kennel Club's standards for each. Kids will discover each breed’s “size and appearance, personality, breed history, training recommendations” as well as tips on caring for each and “fun facts” about the breed. The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids helps children prepare to be a successful dog owner and to learn how to make your dog a member of the family. Book includes photographs of various breeds of dogs and a glossary. Ages 6-10

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[Marlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is full of so much interesting information. It’s presented in a well-organized, easy to decipher manner. My daughter, age 11, loved this book. I enjoyed it as well. Besides reading it from front to back, we also looked up different dogs st different times, referred back through it, looked at pictures, and simply enjoyed it for weeks.

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was amazing and it told me so much info about dogs!!!

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter has read and reread this book multiple times. One of her favorite non fiction books to read.

[Anita · Rating 5 out of 5]

The single most popular book that my students have enjoyed over the years is a well-worn and puppy-chewed encyclopedia of dog breeds. After all of these years, Tammy Gagne's Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds is on my To Buy list because of the gorgeous pictures of dogs posed and in motion, the Fun Fact section set off in an appealing color box that kids will devour, the glossary containing technical terms that are described in words that kids will understand, and the table of contents which describes the groups of dogs in cool, unconventional ways such as Tiny Toys, Well-Rounded Companions, etc. If you're an avid dog lover, this book will make your heart shine.

NetGalley shared an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Danny Savas · Rating 5 out of 5]

The dog encyclopedia might sound like a kid book, and it is but it was actually fun to read and learn about all the dogs. Can’t forget the pictures too. Also some things that come in the book as sort of like a bonus are like the types of dogs. Like weather if they are hunting dogs or just the type to be lazy and just sleep all day. When you want something fun to read this would be the book. I think the purpose of this book would be to teach kids about dogs and inspire them to maybe get dogs when they get older. But overall I think that it is a really good book.

[Fabricio Hernandez]

I selected this nonfiction text because it shows the different types of dog breeds. This book is an encyclopedia and includes pictures, fun facts, and many characteristics of each dog. Some of the characteristics go on to describe country of origin, the appearance of the dog and the training routines each dog has. I enjoyed that it is a book that offers challenging words, but also provides pictures for entertaining the students. The intended student audience I would want to read this book are intermediate (3rd to 6th grade). The genre of this text would be a reference book because it is an encyclopedia that provides information on the different breeds of dogs. I decided to pair this text with the fiction book entitled "Pawsome Teamwork" by Nickelodeon. This book was a perfect match because it demonstrates the fiction characteristics that dogs are able to do (for example, flying a helicopter, and driving a boat). As well as, demonstrate the different breeds of dogs working together. The main reason why I paired the books together because the fiction book showed the different types of dogs, which is what "The Dog Encyclopedia" focused on, in showing the different types of dogs. I believe that they will perfect books to incorporate in the classroom because the students are allowed to learn about the real type of breed the dog is, and are able to use their imagination and see the dogs doing the things "Pawsome Teamwork" mentioned (again driving a boat and flying helicopters).

[Thomas Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I selected this book because it shows different types of dog breeds. This nonfiction text is an encyclopedia and includes pictures, fun facts, and many characteristics of each dog. Some characteristics include country of origin, appearance, and training notes. I enjoy that it is a fairly easy read with some challenging words, but still has pictures to guide the text. The intended audience for this writing would be considered intermediate, with grades ranging from 3rd through 6th grade. The genre of this writing would be a reference book because it is an encyclopedia. I paired this book to the fiction book called "Pawsome Teamwork," by Nickelodeon. I chose this book because just like the encyclopedia, this book displays a variety of dogs. What makes this book fiction is the fact that the dogs are doing human activity that typically dogs do not do. Some things that they do include: driving a boat, flying a helicopter, and driving a tractor. One connection that I noticed right away, after I read the encyclopedia, was that Dalmatians are black and white spotted. In the fiction book, I knew one of the dogs was a Dalmatian because it was black and white spotted. This is why I paired these two texts together.

[Storm · Rating 3 out of 5]

*I received this book free from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.*

If you know anything about me, you know I love dogs. I currently live with five. So I would say I have an above average love for dogs. So when my students ask me questions about dogs I love to point them to fun books that include interesting information and cute pictures. And this book is definitely one I would point them too. If they were third graders.

My younger grades would find this book too text heavy, even though they would enjoy the pictures.

I found the information about the different breeds to be interesting and I liked the format of each page. It would be a great book to use as an example when I teach the differences between fiction and nonfiction books. It has all the text features I like to point out!

I would definitely consider purchasing this for my library!

[Shes_a_book_geek · Rating 5 out of 5]

To put it simply...I loved this book. As soon as I saw the title I thought I would buy this for my nephew for his birthday. Its a delightful book full of just about every dog I can think of. The book is full of fun facts, solid information on the dogs appearance, personality, training notes and so on. I think this is a very good book for either new dog owners or before a child is going to chose a dog.

The glossary in the back of the book is thorough in its explanations and pronunciation of of dog related terms such as Tricolor (TRYE-Kuhl-er)-having three colors. The photography will make any dog lover go gooey over the precious pups and I can see great value coming out of the care notes.

A delightful read, highly recommended particularly if a child is about to chose a new dog.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quality book for pet experts and dog lovers!
I reviewed this book together with my little 4 year old, at home we are dog lovers, and animals in general, it has been very entertaining to discover the characteristics, recommendations for training and homecare for each race; also the photographs were very appealing to my son.
The book has a great and attractive design, contains enough information suitable for children, without falling into excesses. The breed content is extensive, divided into 7 groups and there are many breeds recently approved by the American Kennel Club.
It is a great issue for our little ones who are eager for knowledge and facts about dogs, I totally recommend it.
My gratitude to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital galley of this book through NetGalley.

[Kristin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love dogs and was so excited when I found this at my school book fair! I read it so fast because I thoroughly enjoyed it and my dog was the first breed featured! You can't beat that! 🐾