Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)
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.
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Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)
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.
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Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Juliet Clutton-Brock
Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Dog (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Juliet Clutton-Brock

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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 family8
Dogs' bones10
Coats, heads, and tails12
Sight and sound14
On the scent trail16
Behavior18
Cubs and puppies20
Leader of the pack22
Jackals and coyotes24
African and Asian dogs26
Red fox, gray fox28
Hot foxes, cold foxes30
South American mix32
Early domestication34
Feral dogs36
Development of breeds38
Hunting dogs40
Herding and sheepdogs42
Helper dogs44
Dogs in sport46
Hounds48
Sporting dogs50
Terriers52
Nonsporting dogs54
Working dogs56
Toy dogs58
Cross-bred dogs60
Caring for a dog62
Did you know?64
Identifying dogs66
Find out more68
Glossary70
Index72
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