New edition of an illustrated resource that presents detailed descriptions of about 420 breeds and varieties of dogs from around the world. Fogle (veterinarian, lecturer and author) illuminates why dogs have achieved a place of honor in the human community, traces the special position of canines in human history, and presents practical information on choosing and caring for a dog. He also discusses canine anatomy, behavior, and psychology, thus offering insights into the way dogs learn and how they see the world around them. Contains 600-plus color photographs. Oversize: 10x11.5<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)