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Encyclopedias

ALDERTON, David Dogs (Eyewitness Handbooks) New York: Dorling Kindersley, 1993. Flexi binding, 8vo, 304 pages, index, glossary; color photos by Tracy Morgan. Aptly subtitled "the visual guide to over 300 dog breeds from around the world;" contains more than 1,000 photos. Stated 1st American edition/11th printing. As new condition. $15.00
---- The Dog: The Complete Guide to Dogs and Their World New York: Crescent, 1991. Cloth, 4to, dust jacket, 208 pages, index, glossary, color and black-and-white photos. Cover more than 350 breeds, with more than 150 illustrations. Reissue of the Quill edition (London, 1984). 1st thus, As new condition. $14.99

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB The Complete Dog Book: Official Publication of the American Kennel Club (19th edition, revised) New York: Howell Book House, 1998. Gilt-stamped cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 790 pages, index, extensive glossary, black-and-white photos and line drawings, 64 pages of color photos. With seven breeds new to AKC recognition since the 18th edition, and details on all AKC sports and events. 3d printing. As new condition; dust jacket in Mylar. $32.95
---- The Complete Dog Book for Kids New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Pictorial wraps, 4to, 274 pages, index, color photos of each breed, black-and-white training photos, size-comparison graphics for each breed, plus breed standard excerpts, sections on health and puppy selection; photos by Mary Bloom. For ages 8 to 12. 1st printing. As new condition. $15.00

BURRIS, Christopher The Proper Care of Dogs Neptune City: TFH, 1991. Pictorial hardcover, 12mo, 256 pages, color photos. Overview of breeds, selection, and general care; profusely illustrated. 1st printing. As new condition. $10.00

CLUTTON-BROCK, Juliet Dog New York: Knopf (Eyewitness series for children), 1991. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 64 pages, index, color photos and art reproductions. Recommended for ages 10 to 14, but ideal for the whole family. Especially strong visually. Stated 1st American edition. As new condition. $15.00
---- Perros London: Biblioteca Visual Altea/Dorling Kindersley, 1995. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 64 pages, color illustrations; translated from the English by Juan José Vázquez. Spanish-language edition of the above title. 5th printing (November 1995). As new condition. $19.99

COUSENS, Frederick W., MRCVS, "revised and entirely re-written by" Dogs and Their Management: A Companion Volume to The Dog's Medical Dictionary London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 1934. Blue cloth binding (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, 307 pages, index, black-and-white illustrations (most are detailed drawings). Based on the Edward Mayhew classic of 1858, with much on breeding and nursing, plus breed profiles. Points of interest range from a chapter on "Causation of Scent in Hunting" to Thomas Hood's "Dog-Grel Verses." Covers psychology, gun dogs, hunting terriers, the mastiff, hounds, and a host of other topics. Cousens was "canine surgeon by appointment to HM King George V and HRH the Prince of Wales." 1948 reprint. Good condition (previous owner's stamp on free endpaper); no dust jacket. $24.00

Somehow a house does not seem fully furnished without dogs. ---- Lord Carrington

DANGERFIELD, Stanley, and Elsworth Howell, editors The International Encyclopedia of Dogs New York: Howell Book House, 1974. Cloth, 4to, dust jacket, 480 pages, black-and-white and color photos and drawings; with "special contributions" by Maxwell Riddle. Comprehensive and detailed, with contributions by leading experts: Douglas and Carol Appleton, C. A. Binney, Dr. Marca Burns, Dr. Antonio Cabral, Dr. A. Barone Forzano, G. N. Henderson, John Hodgeman, John Holmes, Robert M. James, Mary Roslin-Williams, R. H. Smythe, Catherine Sutton, Ivan Swedrup, Hope Waters, and Robert C. White. The more than 600 illustrations include photographs by Thomas Fall, Anne Cumbers, Morry Twomey, Sally Anne Thompson, et al. 5th printing (1979). Good condition, in fair dust jacket in Mylar. $25.00

DE PRISCO, Andrew, and James B. Johnson Choosing a Dog for Life Neptune City: TFH, 1996. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 384 pages, index; color photos by Isabelle Français. General guidelines on 166 breeds, with excellent photography of each breed. All dogs are identified; an appendix helps you locate each one's owner/breeder. 1st edition. As new conditon. $30.00
---- Mini-Atlas of Dog Breeds Neptune City: TFH, 1990. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 573 pages, index, color photos. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $15.00

EDIE, Jane Dogs Glasgow: HarperCollins (Collins Gem series), 1996. Pictorial hardcover, 32mo, 254 pages, index, color photos; Claire Bessant and Peter Neville, consultants. Beautifully designed and illustrated pocket-size guide to more than 130 breeds; includes general care and training. 1999 reprint/1st printing. As new condition. $7.95

FLEIG, Dr. Dieter Fighting Dog Breeds Neptune City: TFH, 1996. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 221 pages, index, color photos, black-and-white illustrations; translated from the German by William Charlton. Masterful study that discusses contemporary breeds (American pit bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Argentine dogo, Boston terrier, boxer, bull terrier, dogue de Bordeaux, English bulldog, French bulldog, fila brasileiro, Great Dane, mastiff, Neapolitan mastiff, pug, Staffordshire terrier, Tibetan mastiff, Tosa inu) and breeds of old (Tibetan dog, Molossus, mastiff, bulldog, bull and terrier, Danish dog, Chincha dog). Profusely illustrated. Previously published as Kampfhunde II (Germany: Kynos Verlag). 1st edition. As new condition. $60.00

HAUSMAN, Gerald and Loretta The Mythology of Dogs: Canine Legend and Lore Through the Ages New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, dust jacket, 278 pages, index, bibliography, black-and-white sketches; introduction by Dr. Michael W. Fox. Features more than 70 breeds, charting the course of each one through literature, historical accounts, anecdote, and observation. 1st thus. As new condition, $10.00

HUTCHINSON, Walter, editor Hutchinson on Setters Wheat Ridge: Hoflin, 1980. Gilt-stamped red leatherette binding, 4to, 54 pages, black-and-white photos, 1 full-page color illustration. Reprint of portions of the classic Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopedia (1934-35) concerning English, Gordon, and Irish setters. Historically important, and a rich lode of information on the breeds covered. Near fine condition. $40.00

KERN, Kerry The New Terrier Handbook Hauppauge: Barron's, 1988. Pictorial wraps, 12mo, 139 pages, index, color photos; black-and-white drawings by Michele Earle-Bridges. An "Understanding Your Terrier" section discusses pertinent points from vocalizations to digging. Unspecified printing. Near fine condition. $6.00

KLEVER, Ulrich Dogs Hauppauge: Barron's (Mini Fact Finders series), 1990. Mylar-jacketed wraps, 16mo, 64 pages, breed index, concise glossary, 70 color photos. A slim, pocket-size handbook crammed with facts. Originally published as Hunde (Munich: Gräfe und Unzer, 1989). As new condition. $5.95

PAVIA, Audrey, and Betsy Sikora Siino Dogs on the Web New York: MIS/Henry Holt, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, 416 pages, index. A guide to the world of dogs on the Internet. 1st printing. As new condition. $7.00

STERN, Horst Sterns Bemerkungen über Hunde Munich: Kindler Verlag, 1971. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 96 pages, black-and-white illustrations. Observations on the dog's origins and roles, plus essays on 15 breeds (Great Dane, German shepherd dog, poodle, Saint Bernard, cocker spaniel, Irish setter, dalmatian, Afghan hound, greyhound, collie, Bedlington terrier, deutsche Jagdterrier, boxer, chow chow). In German. 1st printing. Near fine condition. $35.00

SYLVESTER, Patricia, editor The Reader's Digest Illustrated Book of Dogs (2d revised edition) Pleasantville and Montreal: Reader's Digest Books, 1993. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 384 pages, index, glossary, color drawings and photos. Tall, slim volume, emphasizing European standards of 175 breeds, all of which are depicted in detailed color drawings in the "Album of Dogs," to which more than 240 pages are devoted. With an interesting chapter on "Dogs and Civilization" and details on socialization, care, training, and health. Based on Guide des chiens (France, 1982). 2d printing. As new condition. $15.00

TAYLOR, David The Ultimate Dog Book New York: Simon & Schuster, 1990. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), 4to, dust jacket, 240 pages, index; "commissioned photography" in color by Dave King and Jane Burton. Visual tour de force, with detailed color photos on every page. Focus is on breeds; care, training, and reproduction are among other essentials covered. 7th printing. As new condition. $20.00

UNKELBACH, Evie and Kurt, "with a distinguished panel of canine authorities" The Pleasures of Dog Ownership Englewood Cliffs: Prentice-Hall, 1971. Cloth, 8vo, dust jacket, 236 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos. The "distinguished canine authorities" contributing to this "guide to selecting, training, loving, and spoiling your dog" are Bill Watkins, Maurie Prager, Glenna Crafts, Corinne Macdonald, Elsworth Howell, Dan Gordon, Sam Gardner, Walter Goodman, Lloyd Case, Kae Reiley, Bernard Ziessow, Aennchen Antonelli, Isabella Hoopes, and James Trullinger. 2d printing. Very good condition, in good dust jacket. $12.00

WIRTH, Dr. Hugh, with Richard Yallop Living with Dogs Melbourne: Lothian Books, 1995. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 156 pages, index, black-and-white photos, Australian dog infrastructure contacts. The author heads his nation's RSPCA; includes entertaining biographical sketch, much on Australian breeds, and general information (puppy selection, behavior problems, health, etc.). 1st printing. Very good condition (pages faintly browned; otherwise pristine). $8.00

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DIBRA, Bash, with Elizabeth Randolph and Kitty Brown Your Dream Dog: A Guide to Choosing the Right Breed for You New York: New American Library, 2003. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), 8vo, dust jacket, 354 pages, black-and-white photos; appendices on health and dog-related organizations. The animal behaviorist and trainer adds personal anecdotes to descriptions of 170 breeds, with advice on acquiring a dog and matching a dog's needs to your expectations. Stated 1st printing. As new condition. $10.00
---- Your Dream Dog: A Guide to Choosing the Right Breed for You New York: New American Library, 2004. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 355 pages, black-and-white photos, appendices on health and dog-related organizations. The animal behaviorist and trainer adds personal anecdotes to descriptions of 170 breeds, with advice on acquiring a dog and matching a dog's needs to your expectations. 1st thus. Very good condition (sole defect: pages faintly browned). $4.50

Dogs New York: Workman (Fandex Family Field Guides series), 1998. Facts and color photos on 47 breeds in an ingenious fan-style device, perfect for pocket or backpack. As new condition, in original clear plastic box. $9.95

PENN-BULL, Betty Dogs as Companions; as Prizewinners; as a Career London: S. P. B. A. Supplies Ltd., no date [1947]. Illustrated hardcover (featuring, on the front cover, a sketch of Scottish terrier Kennelgarth Blacksmith by Lucy Dawson, drawn especially for this edition), 8vo, 122 pages plus 2 pages of advertising, index, 1-page glossary, black-and-white photos (many by Thomas Fall) and line drawings, photo frontispiece of the author and her Kennelgarth Janet. All about choosing dogs, their "general education" and care, with comments on 19 breeds (with emphasis on terriers and gundogs), the importance and meaning of pedigrees, and other topics well understood by the author, president of the Scottish Terrier Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association and breeder of the Kennelgarth Scotties. Probable 1st edition. Fair condition (boards slightly warped; spine worn; pages faintly browned; previous owner's name stamped inside front cover). $70.00

RITSON, Lady Kitty [Lady Kitty Vincent] Dogs: An Illustrated Handbook London: Chatto & Windus, 1928. Red cloth binding (gilt-stamped spine), 12mo, 177 pages, black-and-white photos (including a frontispiece of Alfred of Tulchan, an Alsatian, and a full-page text photo of "Mr. Marples, junr., judging Dalmatians at Taunton."). All about selection and care; with a glimpse of the breeding, kennel operation, and dog show scene of the early 20th century. 1st edition. Good+ condition (boards lightly soiled and faded); no dust jacket. $38.00

SHOJAI, Amy D. The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care: A Complete A-to-Z Guide, from Canine Care and Personality Traits to Breed Characteristics New York: Ballantine Books, 1999. Hardcover, 8vo, 513 pages, index, 16-page color photo insert showing prime examples of popular breeds; foreword by Brian Kilcommons. Extensive health and general care coverage includes charts on 174 medical conditions. Stated 1st edition. As new condition. $12.00

SIERTS-ROTH, Dr. Ursula, and Heinz Tischer Das Constanze Hundebuch Hamburg: Constanze Verlag, 1957. Cloth, 12mo, 267 pages, index, black-and-white photos and drawings. Historical overview plus detailed look at selected breeds. In German. 1st printing. Very good condition (some foxing; red-and-white striped clothbound covers in good condition) in Mylar; no dust jacket. $22.00

SPADAFORI, Gina Dogs for Dummies New York: IDG Books, 1996. Wraps, 8vo, 360 pages, index, black-and-white photos and drawings, Internet and other resources; cartoons by Rich Tennant. Refreshing no-nonsense approach presents contemplating dog companionship through all facets of training in the user-friendly format that has made the Dummies series so popular. 1st printing. As new condition. $10.00

SPIRA, Howard R. Canine Terminology New York: Howell Book House, 1982. Silver-stamped black cloth binding, 4to, 147 pages; black-and-white illustrations by Mary and Peggy Davidson; foreward by Spira; preface by A. Howie, president, Australian National Kennel Council. Finely detailed illustrations and cogent text, in lexicon format, make this one of the most useful guides to "the many technical and semi-technical phrases and words that abound in the language of dog fanciers." 1st American edition. Good+ condition (edgewear); no dust jacket. $18.00

TREMAIN, Ruthven The Animals' Who's Who: 1,146 Celebrated Animals in History, Popular Culture, Literature, & Lore New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982. Cloth (gilt-stamped spine), large 8vo, dust jacket, 335 pages, index, selected bibliography, black-and-white illustrations. From Aardy, the first aardvark born in captivity in the Western Hemisphere, to Zsa Zsa, a rabbit alleged to have played a toy trumpet in the Kennedy White House. 1st edition. Very good condition, in very good dust jacket in Mylar. $20.00

VANACORE, Connie Who's Who in Dogs New York: Howell Book House, 1997. Hardcover, 8vo, 212 pages, index, black-and-white photos. Lexicon format, with emphasis on AKC personalities. 1st edition; as new condition; $15.00. A second copy: 1st edition; near fine condition; $11.00

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Rare Breeds

FERNANDEZ, Amy, and Kelly Rhae Hairless Dogs -- The Naked Truth: The Chinese Crested, Xoloitzcuintli & Peruvian Inca Orchid Privately printed, 1998. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, dust jacket, 244 pages, index, glossary, bibliography, breed resources, pedigrees; black-and-white line drawings, photos, and art reproductions; 32 color photos. History and development of these unusual breeds, with discussion of genetics and all aspects of care. No. 26 of 128 in 1st trade edition. As new condition; dust jacket in clear Mylar cover. $75.00

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