Best-seller, The Original Dog Bible just got bigger and better! Complete with new and updated content, fresh photos and sidebars, The Original Dog Bible, 2nd Edition is now the most inclusive book on dogs available. Readers can discover the history of pure bred dogs, their evolution, their portrayal in literature and the media, and even the way they fit into society today. The expanded Breeds section catalogs more than 250 breeds alphabetically for easy reference and features breed-by-breed physical and personality descriptions. Expert writers, breeders, and judges from renowned magazines, including Popular Pets, Dog World, and Dog Fancy, contributed expert advice from their respective canine fields to make this the ultimate resource for novice dog owners and seasoned dog breeders alike. A wealth of information into nine jam-packed sections with more than thirty pages of resources: books, organizations, periodicals, video/audio, and web sites. This book is a definite must-have for every dog fancier's bookshelf!