The new encyclopedia of the dog / Bruce Fogle ; photography by Tracy Morgan.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Dorling Kindersley, 2000Edition: Second American editionDescription: 416 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0789461307
- 9780789461308
- New encyclopaedia of the dog
- 636.7
- SF422. F64 2000
Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Book | City Campus City Campus Main Collection | 636.7 FOG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | A409769B |
Revised edition of: The encyclopedia of the dog / Bruce Fogle. 1st American ed. 1995.
Includes index.
Introduction. -- Chapter One Development of the Dog. -- Evolution of the Dog. -- Distant Relatives. -- Close Relatives. -- Chapter Two Dogs and Humans. -- The First Domestic Dogs. -- Dogs in Folklore and Religion. -- Dogs in Art. -- Canine Collectables. -- Dogs in Literature. -- Dogs on Film. -- Dogs in Sports. -- Dogs in the Service of Humans. -- Dogs as Companions. -- Chapter Three Canine Design. -- The Skeleton. -- The Brain and Senses. -- Nerves, Muscles, and Movement. -- The Heart and Lungs. -- The Gastrointestinal System. -- Urinary and Reproductive Systems. -- The Skin and Coat. -- Biofeedback. -- Chapter Four The Language ofDogs. -- Courtship, Mating, and Birth. -- Growing Up. -- The Pack. -- Aggression and Affection. -- Communication. -- Chapter Five Domestic Dog Breeds. -- Introduction to Breed Types. -- Primitive Dogs. -- Sighthounds. -- Spitz-Type Dogs. -- Scenthounds. -- Gundogs. -- Terriers. -- Livestock and Guarding Dogs. -- Companion Dogs. -- Random-Bred Dogs. -- Chapter Six Caring for Your Dog. -- Choosing a Dog. -- Essential Equipment. -- Health and Safety. -- Feeding and Nutrition. -- Grooming. -- Traveling and Boarding. -- Behavioral Problems. -- Glossary. -- Index. -- Acknowledgments. .
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