Dogs of the World: A Gallery of Pups from Purebreds to Mutts [A Dog Breed Book]
Apr 2025 · Ten Speed Press
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About this ebook
From the noble Afghan to indigenous village dogs, this vibrant illustrated gallery offers fascinating information on more than 600 dog breeds, from the author and illustrator of Doggie Language and Kitty Language.
Meet more than 600 types of dogs in this captivating canine gallery, from the English Springer Spaniel and Moroccan Aïdi to the Thai Ridgeback and the New Guinea Singing Dog. Packed with fascinating tidbits and hundreds of illustrations, Dogs of the World also shines a welcome spotlight on the world’s 85 percent of dogs who are no breed at all, including mutts and village dogs.
You’ll learn about different dog types and their working roles, such as herding, livestock guarding, scent detection, dog sports, and companionship, and understand what terms like purebred and landrace mean. Trace the history of our modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline, and pick up insights on breed health risks, personality traits, and how breed ancestry DNA tests work.
Featuring adorable artwork and research vetted by dog history experts, behavior professionals, and veterinarians, this is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.
Meet more than 600 types of dogs in this captivating canine gallery, from the English Springer Spaniel and Moroccan Aïdi to the Thai Ridgeback and the New Guinea Singing Dog. Packed with fascinating tidbits and hundreds of illustrations, Dogs of the World also shines a welcome spotlight on the world’s 85 percent of dogs who are no breed at all, including mutts and village dogs.
You’ll learn about different dog types and their working roles, such as herding, livestock guarding, scent detection, dog sports, and companionship, and understand what terms like purebred and landrace mean. Trace the history of our modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline, and pick up insights on breed health risks, personality traits, and how breed ancestry DNA tests work.
Featuring adorable artwork and research vetted by dog history experts, behavior professionals, and veterinarians, this is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.
About the author
Lili Chin is a professional artist and the author of Doggie Language: A Dog Lover's Guide to Understanding Your Best Friend and Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. Her “Dogs of the World” posters were a viral internet sensation when first released and have spawned puzzles, calendars, and blankets. Lili is the artist of choice for illustrations of dogs, cats, and other animals for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors UK, and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, among others. She offers illustration services, custom pet art, and more in her online gift shop. She and her husband live in Los Angeles with two rescue cats, Mambo and Shimmy.
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