The Kennel Club

This beautiful and fascinating book is essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a pedigree dog and is indispensable for breeders, judges, groomers and those professionally involved with dogs, as well as a visual and informative delight for all dog lovers.

The Kennel Club's Breed Standards form the basis for judging dogs at all  licensed breed shows. This fully revised edition of the authoritative  guide outlines the descriptive 'standards' for each of the 201 pure  breeds of dog now recognised by the Kennel Club.<br/>
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The book has been completely  updated by a panel of experts to incorporate the latest standards for  all breeds in each of the principal categories - Hound, Gundog, Terrier,  Utility, Working, Pastoral and Toy. As well as providing a beautiful  colour photograph of each dog, each entry contains a history of the  breed, including its origins and function, as well as a full description  outlining its essential features. There is also useful advice on  the nature of each breed and practical information to help guide anyone  who is buying a dog, as well as a glossary of canine terms.<br/>
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This  book is essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a  pedigree dog and is indispensable for breeders, judges and those  professionally involved with dogs.

The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards: The Official Guide to Registered Breeds

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This beautiful and fascinating book is essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a pedigree dog and is indispensable for breeders, judges, groomers and those professionally involved with dogs, as well ...

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