Washoe County Library System

Presents a photographic guide to more than four hundred dog breeds, a history of dogs, an explanation of canine behavior, and advice on choosing the right type of dog.

The New Complete Dog Book is the American Kennel Clubs “Bible” of dogs. For the past 88 years it has been the ultimate breed resourcethe one book that no purebred dog aficionado and expert can live without. In addition to being the longest continually published dog book in history, it is also the most successful dog book ever published, with over two million copies sold. The revised and updated 22nd edition contains revised breed standards, changes...

"Most dog owners know the truth-- their dogs are totally incompatible with the modern world. Instincts like herding, chasing, and protecting have no natural outlet and frequently result in chewing, barking, nipping, jumping, lunging, and worse. However, as McMillan argues in these pages, the solution isn't as simple as mastering "sit" and "stay". No matter what kind of dog you have, no matter how old or young, or well-trained or well-bred, your beloved...