Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds

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Trafalgar Square, 2008 - Pets - 752 pages
One of the world's leading experts on animal behavior presents an authoritative guide to the origins and characteristics of every recognized breed of dog, from the Affenpinscher to the Zanzibar Greyhound. In addition, a fascinating look at the conflicting theories of canine behavior sheds new light on some old beliefs. From household pets to wild dogs, hunting hounds to sheep-herders, cattle-herders, even fish-herders, this comprehensive survey provides the history, qualities, and characteristics of each breed. Expert, meticulously researched information combines with superb illustrations to make this an unparalleled resource for dog lovers.

About the author (2008)

Desmond Morris was born January 24, 1928 in Purton, North Wiltshire, United Kingdom. He is a British zoologist, ethologist, author, and surrealist painter. After Morris' military service, he attended the University of Birmingham and graduated in 1951 with a First Class Honours Degree in Zoology. In 1954, he received a D.Phil from Oxford University. After graduation, Morris was a Curator of Mammals at the London Zoo until 1966. Morris was a presenter of the ITV television program "Zoo Time" in the 1950s, but may be best-known for his 1967 best-selling book, The Naked Ape, which describes the evolution of human behavior from a zoological point-of-view. Morris has authored nearly fifty scientific publications.

Bibliographic information

TitleDogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Dog Breeds
AuthorDesmond Morris
Editionreprint
PublisherTrafalgar Square, 2008
ISBN1570764107, 9781570764103
Length752 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Pets / Dogs / Breeds
Pets / Dogs / General
Pets / Reference
  
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