Book
The new encyclopedia of the dog
Record details
- ISBN: 9780789461308 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0789461307 (alk. paper)
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Physical Description:
416 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
print - Edition: 2nd American ed.
- Publisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2000.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Rev. ed. of: The encyclopedia of the dog / Bruce Fogle. 1st American ed. 1995. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Development of the dog: Evolution of the dog -- Distant relatives -- Close relatives -- Dogs and humans: First domestic dogs -- Dogs in folklore and religion -- Dogs in art -- Canine collectibles -- Dogs in literature -- Dogs on film -- Dogs in sports -- Dogs in the service of humans -- Dogs as companions -- Canine design: Skeleton -- Brain and senses -- Nerves, muscles and movement -- Heart and lungs -- Gastrointestinal system -- Urinary and reproductive systems -- Skin and coat -- Biofeedback -- Language of dogs -- Courtship, mating, and birth -- Growing -- Pack -- Aggression and affection -- Commincation -- Domestic dog breeds: Introduction to breed types -- Primitive dogs -- Sighthounds -- Spitz-type dogs -- Scenthounds -- Gundogs -- Terriers -- Livestock and guarding dogs -- Companion dogs -- Random-bred dogs -- Caring for your dog: Choosing a dog -- Essential equipment -- Health and safety -- Feeding and nutrition -- Grooming -- Traveling and boarding -- Behavioral problems -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgments. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Homer Public Library | 636.71 FOG (Text) | 000083197 | Nonfiction | Available | - |