Little lions, bull baiters & hunting hounds : a history of dog breeds / written and illustrated by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson.
2008
CMC SF426.5 .C76 2008 (Mapit)
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Title
Little lions, bull baiters & hunting hounds : a history of dog breeds / written and illustrated by Jeff Crosby and Shelley Ann Jackson.
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ISBN
9780887768156
0887768156
0887768156
Published
Toronto : Tundra Books, [2008]
Copyright
©2008
Language
English
Description
72 pages : color illustrations, color portraits ; 26 cm
Call Number
CMC SF426.5 .C76 2008
Dewey Decimal Classification
j636.7/1
Summary
This book is a fascinating look at the distinct dog groups that have developed -- hunting, herding, working, and companion -- as humans selectively bred dogs to bring out desired attributes. Stunning illustrations, maps, and fascinating information combine to explain the origins and characteristics of typical breeds within each grouping.
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Includes bibliographical references.
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