Legacy of the Dog: The Ulltimate Illustrated Guide - Softcover

This revised and updated edition of Legacy of the Dog presents a magnificent collection of photographs of over 200 breeds of dog accompanied by an authoritative and engaging text that details the breeds' background, key characteristics, care and exercise and puppies and training. From the exotic Chinese Crested Dog to the beautiful Weimaraner to the ever-popular Pug, Legacy of the Dog is a splendid celebration of the dog. This thoroughly engaging and informative volume begins with an introduction narrating the history and development of the dog followed by group photographs of the different breeds. Next are the charts showing the different types of physical characteristics - eyes, ears, nose, and fur and, finally, chapters on each breed.

Tetsu Yamazaki was born in Tokyo in 1949. He currently works as a freelance photographer in Japan and abroad, and his work has been published in books, magazines and calendars. As a result of his understanding of and love for animals, cats and dogs seem to trust him, allowing him to create relaxed and natural images. Toyoharu Kojima has been actively involved in dog circles for over 30 years and is internationally known and respected in dog circles