Have you ever heard of Hyger dogs, Yakutian Laika, or Kintamani Bali? By consulting this extensive and updated work, breeders and dog lovers have at their disposal information about the appearance, character, use, breeding history, and care requirements of over 400 dog breeds. By studying the pages of this book, you can decide which dog suits you best: a dachshund, a chihuahua, or, why not, a border collie?

• Over 400 detailed and comprehensive descriptions, with typical breed photographs

• All dog breeds recognized by the FCI

• Breeds are arranged alphabetically by official name, also mentioning the group to which the dogs belong according to the official FCI classification

• The index includes the most common names by which the breeds are known

The author of the book, Dr. Gabriele Lehari, is a biologist and has been working with dogs for over 35 years. She has written numerous books about dogs, as well as others covering topics related to fauna and flora, nature, and the environment.