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

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The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards

The Official Guide to Registered Breeds

The Kennel Club

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Ebury Press
15 March 2017

Animals & society; Dogs as pets

A new edition of the definitive guide to the official Breed Standards, authorised by The Kennel Club with updated information and new photography

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.

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.

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.

By: The Kennel Club
Imprint: Ebury Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 196mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 1.648kg
ISBN: 9781785035265
ISBN 10: 1785035266
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 15 March 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Founded in 1873, the Kennel Club is the world's oldest authoritative body dealing with dog breeds and breed standards. Today the Kennel Club is concerned with promoting the general improvement of dogs, encouraging responsible ownership, in addition to the conduct of dog shows and trials. The Kennel Club is responsible for the licensing of nearly 5,000 canine competitions a year, all of which are held under Kennel Club Regulations.

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

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. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * must-have reference book * Dogs Monthly *