"The Dog" and "Top Trumps" have been brought together by Haynes to create another exciting addition to the "Top Trumps books" series. This pocket-sized guide features 80 breeds of dog, illustrated throughout with pictures from the well-loved "The Dog Artlist Collection". Packed with descriptions of each breed, fascinating facts and all the vital statistics, it will keep kids and grown-ups quiet for hours.

 

This book is part of a book series called Top Trumps .

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by Haynes Publishing Group .

Carolyn Menteith is a dog trainer and behaviourist with over 20 years' experience of working with animals. As well as writing for national magazines and featuring on radio as a dog expert, she has presented TV programmes such as What's Up Dog (Carlton), Celebrity Dog School (BBC1 for Children in Need) and Barking Babes (Granada). She is also the author of The Dog Training Manual from Haynes Publishing (March 2007).

This book has the following chapters: Working dogs: Boxer, Newfoundland, St Bernard. Gundogs: Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Weimaraner. Hounds: Afghan Hound, Beagle, Dachshund. Terriers: Airedale, Jack Russell, Yorkshire. Toy dogs: Chihuahua, Pekingese, Poodle. Utility dogs: Akita, Dalmation, Japanese Spitz.