Bulldogs, Poodles, Dalmatians, and Other Non-Sporting Dogs

by Tammy Gagne

Overview

Bulldogs can’t swim. Dalmatians are born without spots. Learn all about the characteristics of non-sporting dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these diverse canines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515702993
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	Dog Encyclopedias
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	IG810L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Tammy Gagne has written more than 100 books for both adults and children. She lives in northern New England with her husband, son, and a menagerie of animals.

Table of Contents

Diverse Dogs — American Eskimo Dog — Bichon Frise — Boston Terrier — Bulldog — Chinese Shar-Pei — Chow Chow — Coton de Tulear — Dalmatian — Finnish Spitz — French Bulldog — Keeshond — Lhasa Apso — Lowchen — Norwegian Lundehund — Poodle — Schipperke — Shiba Inu — Tibetan Spaniel — Tibetan Terrier — Xoloitzcuintli.

Interviews

Primary Sources, Outstanding Photographs, Extensive Research, Fun Facts, Famous Examples, Easy-to-read Text, Comprehensive Glossary

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2016
Gr 4–8—This set covers more than 150 breeds with concise single-page profiles. A group overview opens each title, followed by alphabetically arranged breed descriptions. Brief overviews of appearance, personality, training, and care notes are provided for each, along with country of origin, date of American Kennel Club recognition, and a bit of historical background. The inviting layout includes white space between each bite of information; a clear, full-body photograph; and a "Fun Fact" about the breed accompanied by a smaller photo. The one-page treatment is not intended to offer in-depth coverage, but there's enough to get a sense of each dog's key individual traits. Short tips about care and training make the set useful for prospective dog owners as well as more general canine fans. VERDICT An appealing option that fills the gap between one-volume breed guides such as Enslow's Get To Know Dog Breeds or DK's Dogs: Facts at Your Fingertips and single-species series such as Capstone's "All About Dogs."

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