The Everything Book of Dogs and Puppies

by DK

Overview

A magical book about dogs and puppies for young readers to treasure.

A perfect book for any child interested in dogs and puppies, this is an all-around introduction to the world of dog breeds and puppy behavior. Children will learn all about their favorite dog breeds, such as the golden retriever and Chihuahua, and how similar dogs are to their wild wolf cousins. Colorful images, fun facts, and bite-size chunks of information make this a must for kids with a passion for dogs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781465479426
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	06/12/2018
Series:	Everything About Pets
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	96
File size:	36 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 9 Years

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.   Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers.

Table of Contents

World of dogs 4

Little and large 6

Doggie design 8

Family life 10

Puppy power! 12

Pooch parlor 14

His nose knows! 16

Ear emotions 18

"Tell-tail" signs 20

Yaps and barks! 22

Canine characters 24

Dog's day 26

Dogs and humans 28

Dogs with jobs 30

Hero dogs 32

In the doghouse 34

Day-to-day 36

Dog's dinner 38

Training and tricks 40

Terrier 42

Airedale Terrier and West Highland White Terrier 44

Russell Terrier 46

Hounds 48

Norwegian Elkhound and Miniature Dachshund 50

Afghan Hound 52

Toy dogs 54

Chinese Crested and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 56

Pekingese 58

Sporting dogs 60

American Water Spaniel and Weimaraner 62

Golden Retriever 64

Non sporting dogs 66

Dalmatian and Poodle 68

Chinese Shar-Pei 70

Herding dogs 72

Pembroke Welsh Corgi and Old English Sheepdog 74

Border Collie 76

Working dogs

Saint Bernard and Siberian Husky 80

Bernese Mountain Dos 82

Mixed breeds and mongrels 84

Labradoodle 86

Chiweenie and mongrels 88

Picking the perfect pooch 90