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For more than seventy-five years The Complete Dog Book has been the premier reference on purebred dogs Now in its twentieth edition this treasured guide is an essential volume for every dog owner and owner-to-beComprehensive and thoughtfully organized The Complete Dog Book features all breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club the official breed standards breed histories and photographs Also included are the twelve most recently recognized breeds Anatolian Shepherd Dog Black Russian Terrier German Pinscher Glen of Imaal Terrier Havanese Lwchen Neapolitan Mastiff Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Parson Russell Terrier Polish Lowland Sheepdog Spinone Italiano and Toy Fox Terrier Along with AKC registration procedures and current forms The Complete Dog Book includes sections on choosing the dog thats right for you training nutrition grooming responsible breeding canine first-aid joining a dog club Canine Good Citizen program every AKC sport Agility Conformation Coonhound Earthdog Field Trials Herding Hunt Tests Junior Showmanship Lure Coursing Obedience Rally and TrackingConcluding with an extensive glossary of terms and line drawings The Complete Dog Book is a reference that dog aficionados will turn to again and again.