{"product_id":"the-new-complete-dog-book-official-breed-standards-and-profi-9781621871972b","title":"The New Complete Dog Book: Official Breed Standards and Profiles for Over 200 Breeds (American Kennel Club, 23rd Edition)","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe American Kennel Club (AKC) is known for having the first and last word as the official source for all things dog related and this is their \"bible\" of dog breeds!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince its first publication in 1928, it has been the ultimate breed resource—the book that no purebred dog aficionado, dog lover, judge, exhibitor, or expert can live without—and is trusted by veterinary schools, dog training professionals, groomers, breeders, and more. It is the longest continually published and most successful dog book in history, with over two million copies sold. Whether you're interested in show dogs or the right breed for pet, this guide belongs in your library!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 23rd edition covers new American Kennel Club initiatives and programs including virtual titling options, recently recognized dog breeds, revised breed standards, and changes in breed classifications. Dog owners, breeders, and clubs will find the most current information here on AKC registration and competitive events. A celebration of every dog, you'll find the official standards for each AKC-recognized breed in the seven variety Groups and Miscellaneous Class; breed histories, each written by an AKC national parent club; pet attributes; over 800 beautiful photos of adults and puppies, with each breed represented by three or more photos; tips on finding well-bred puppies, sports and activities for dogs and owners, making the most of AKC programs, and understanding canine anatomy; a comprehensive glossary of canine terminology; and a four-page profile dedicated to each breed entry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfiles include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSporting Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 33 breeds including Barbet, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Vizsla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHound Group: \u003c\/span\u003e32 breeds including American Foxhound, Azawakh, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Grand Basset Griffon, Irish Wolfhound, Redbone Coonhound, Whippet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWorking Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 31 breeds including Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Chinook, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTerrier Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 31 breeds including Bull, Cairn, Glen of Imaal, Kerry Blue, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk, Rat, Russell, Scottish, Skye, Soft Coated Wheaten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eToy Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 23 breeds including Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Chihuahua, Italian Greyhound, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNon-Sporting Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 20 breeds including Bichon Frise, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHerding Group:\u003c\/span\u003e 32 breeds including Australian Shepherd, Beauceron, Belgian Laekenois, Border Collie, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Old English Sheepdog, Pumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMiscellaneous Class: \u003c\/span\u003e11 breeds including Dutch Shepherd, Japanese Akitainu, Kai Ken, Norrbottenspets, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDefinitive, authoritative, and published by the American Kennel Club, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eThe New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition\u003c\/span\u003e is an indispensable must-have for anyone interested in purebred dogs!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42820373315664,"sku":"9781621871972B","price":24.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781621871972-l.jpg?v=1785879501","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/the-new-complete-dog-book-official-breed-standards-and-profi-9781621871972b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}