Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Juliet Clutton-Brock

Overview

Be an eyewitness to the fascinating world of dogs, from the earliest fearsome hunters like the Hyaenodon, to today's beautiful and diverse breeds that live, work, and play with humans. See what makes the dingo unique. Find out why the Dalmatian is an "aristocrat" among dogs. Discover what dogs meant to the ancient Egyptians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627659710
Publisher:	Turtleback Books
Publication date:	05/11/2015
Series:	DK Eyewitness Books Series
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	1,079,212
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 13 Years

About the Author

Juliet Clutton-Brock (1933–2015) was the managing editor at the Zoological Society of London's journal and a research associate of the Natural History Museum. Dr. Clutton-Brock was the author of the award-winning Horse, Cat, and Animals as Domesticates: A World View Through History. She was also a contributor to DK's Animal.

Table of Contents

	What is a dog?	6
	Evolution of the dog family	8
	Dogs' bones	10
	Coats, heads, and tails	12
	Sight and sound	14
	On the scent trail	16
	Behavior	18
	Cubs and puppies	20
	Leader of the pack	22
	Jackals and coyotes	24
	African and Asian dogs	26
	Red fox, gray fox	28
	Hot foxes, cold foxes	30
	South American mix	32
	Early domestication	34
	Feral dogs	36
	Development of breeds	38
	Hunting dogs	40
	Herding and sheepdogs	42
	Helper dogs	44
	Dogs in sport	46
	Hounds	48
	Sporting dogs	50
	Terriers	52
	Nonsporting dogs	54
	Working dogs	56
	Toy dogs	58
	Cross-bred dogs	60
	Caring for a dog	62
	Did you know?	64
	Identifying dogs	66
	Find out more	68
	Glossary	70
	Index	72