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The classic encyclopedia of the dog / by Vero Shaw ; assisted by the leading breeders of the day ; with an appendix on canine medicine and surgery by W. Gordon Stables ; with a new foreword by Herm David.
TITLE:
The classic encyclopedia of the dog / by Vero Shaw ; assisted by the leading breeders of the day ; with an appendix on canine medicine and surgery by W. Gordon Stables ; with a new foreword by Herm David.
Alternate Title:
Encyclopedia of the dog
Former Title:
Illustrated book of the dog
Publication Date:
1984
Publication Information:
New York : Bonanza Books,
Physical Description:
xvi, 664 p., [27] p. of plates : ill.
Additional Contributors:
Summary:
Tells how to select and care for dogs, describes the history and characteristics of a variety of breeds, and looks at common canine ailments.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780517432822
General Note:
Reprint. Originally published: The illustrated book of the dog. London ; New York : Cassell, Petter, Galpin, 1879-1881.

Includes index.