WORLD ATLAS OF DOG BREEDS (6TH EDITION)

Book ID/图书代码： 12710010B35655

English Summary/英文概要： The World Atlas of Dog Breeds is the largest and most comprehensive encyclopedia of dog breeds available in the world. Three years in the making, this invaluable reference includes more than 420 internationally recognized dog breeds and varieties and provides detailed history, personality, traits, and care and training requirements for every breed.

Unlike other dog breed reference books that only cover a limited variety of dogs or contain non-registered breeds, the World Atlas of Dog Breeds features every breed recognized by the foremost international breed clubs and registeries:

* American Kennel Club (AKC)
* Australian National Kennel Club (ANKC)
* American Rare Breed Association (ARBA)
* Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
* Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI, a.k.a. the World Canine Organization)
* The Kennel Club (KC)
* United Kennel Club (UKC)

Each entry features a "Breed Facts" box with essential statistics and a "Fast Facts" box that provides pertinent breed-specific information at a glance. More than 1,200 full-color photos beautifully illustrate the breed profiles, including different varieties and coat types. The easy-to-use format includes a clear introduction on how to use the book, along with a substantial index. An extensive appendix provides a glossary of terms and canine health conditions.

Unparalleled in depth and scope of information, the World Atlas of Dog Breeds offers a compact, user-friendly, and sturdy hardcover volume with the most informative and authoritative dog breed information available today.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 「世界犬種大全」，是一本迄今為止在全球範圍內，有關於犬類資訊方面收錄最為完整、綜合的百科大全。
歷時三年的編寫工作，共計超過有420種全球公認的犬種被盡數歸納了進來，作為一本寶貴的參考書籍，本書包含了每種犬類各自的發展歷史、性格特質以及飼育訓練等等詳細的資料資訊。
有別於市面上其他的犬種類圖書，本書覆蓋犬類廣泛，每一個品種都得到了來自世界各大知名犬類協會的認證，它們有：
 美國育犬協會(AKC)
 澳大利亞國家育犬協會(ANKC)
 美國稀有犬種飼育協會(ARBA)
 加拿大育犬協會(CKC)
 世界犬業聯盟(FCI)
 英國育犬俱樂部(KC)
 聯合育犬俱樂部(UKC)
其中，針對每一品種都配有與之相關的「種類介紹」專欄，與此同時，更有「快速認知」專欄旨在幫助讀者迅速一瞥每一犬類所特有的特徵訊息。
總數超過1200張的全彩頁將狗狗們的外貌特質栩栩如生地展現在了讀者面前。而在排版方面，本書更是配有清晰的使用指南，同時再結合上大量索引，將令得讀者在使用時更加得心應手。
在附錄處，你還將看到有關於犬類飼養方面的專業術語表，你會發現，無論是在內容的深度以及資訊的精度方面，「世界犬種大全」無疑都達到同類書籍所無法企及的高度，這將是一個集權威及諮詢于一體的最佳百科大全。 (ANDY)

Awards/获奖情况：Obviously an invaluable reference book, completely rewritten over three years, this handsome volume soon seduces even the average reader with any interest in man’s best friend. Covering more than 420 breeds, the guide is easy to use, alphabetically arranged with ratings for a number of important breed characteristics such as compatibility with children, with other pets, grooming, and energy level. Beautiful photographs portray each breed, accompanied by origin and history, recognized by the seven foremost breed clubs and registries. Also useful are the appendices, including glossaries of canine terminology, disorders and diseases, as well as an extensive bibliography and index. An important volume for those who operate in "the world of dogs," it’s also a surprising, fun, informative page turner for anyone contemplating owning a dog (or just wishing they could).---From Publishers Weekly

World Atlas of Dog Breeds is just that, an atlas of breeds. Nearly 900 of the pages highlight the breed standards of more than 400 dogs. Each breed receives a two-page spread with easy-to-read descriptions of the origin and history of the breed, personality profile, and care requirements. The pages are enhanced with color photos; a world map with the breed origin; sidebars for breed facts (size, coat, colors, registries); and fast facts. Fast facts includes a “five-paw” rating system for compatibility with children and other pets, grooming, loyalty, energy level, protectiveness, exercise requirements, and trainability. Introductory chapters describe the history and development of dogs and care and training. Appendixes include a canine and medical glossary, resources, a bibliography, and an index. Libraries seeking a larger variety of dog breeds will find World Atlas very useful. The binding, placeholder ribbon, and high-quality paper with full-color photos make this a beautiful coffee-table book, but it will look just as good in the stacks of the public library.---Sue Polanka, From Booklist

About the Author/作者介绍： Dominique De Vito has been involved in pet publishing for more than 10 years and has helped create many award-winning books. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), she is a freelance editor and writer and author of Training Your Dog and Beagles (Animal Planet Pet Care Library). She lives with her husband, two dogs, and twin boys in New York State.
Heather Russell-Revesz is the senior editor at TFH Publications. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is the author of three quiz books and four quote books. Heather holds an M.A. from the College of New Jersey and a B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles in English Literature. She resides in New Jersey.
Stephanie Fornino is an editor of dog books at TFH Publications where she also serves as the editorial copy coordinator. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Stephanie holds a B.A. in English from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA. She resides in New Jersey.

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