What Dog

A guide to help new owners select the right breed for their lifestyle. Dogs havea direct line to the hearts of most animal lovers, but it's all too easy to fall under the spell of a canine charmer and to let cool reason fly out of the window when faced with acquiring a creature that pushes all your emotional buttons. What prospective owners of a new dog really need is an honest portrait of the breed that highlights all its positive characteristics, but which also points out potential shortcomings that may come into conflict with their chosen lifestyle. What Dog? is just that - a guide to a hundred popular breds of dog that highlights their individual personalities and provides welcome advice on how well they will fit into a new home. Each breed is beautifully illustrated, while a colour graphic barchart provides a at-a-glance reference regaring seven of the most important character traits. == Features== Paperback Easy-to-read style Written by experts