Dogs

(Smithsonian Handbooks series). Packed with 1m000 vivid full-color photographs of more than 300 breeds, this publication presents a systematic photographic approach, with words never separated from pictures, and marks a new generation of identification guides. The book traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between purebreds and mixed breeds, notes how breeds are classified, and then examines their characteristics in detail. It also gives tips on showing and choosing the right dog for you, and includes a visual key and a fur "swatch" to help recognize different dog types. Glossary, Index. Color illus. 304p.