The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition: Official Breed Standards and Profiles for Over 200 Breeds (CompanionHouse Books) American Kennel Club’s Bible of Dogs: 992 Pages, 7 Variety Groups, 800 Photos

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Explore the AKC’s bible of dogs!

992 pages of sporting dogs, hounds, working dogs, terriers, toy dogs, herding dogs, and more
Every AKC-recognized breed and its official breed standard — over 200 of them — including 7 variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class
Over 800 photos of beautiful dogs at work and play, in full color, with 3 or more photos for each breed
Breed histories, finding the right breeder, tips for puppy buyers, and pet attributes for each breed
Updated and expanded edition includes new AKC programs, standards revisions, and more, plus a new two-column layout and bigger, more user-friendly size

The 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!

Since 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!

This 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.

Profiles include:

Sporting Group: 33 breeds including Barbet, Cocker Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Irish Setter, Labrador Retriever, Pointer, Weimaraner, Wirehaired Vizsla
Hound Group: 32 breeds including American Foxhound, Azawakh, Bloodhound, Borzoi, Grand Basset Griffon, Irish Wolfhound, Redbone Coonhound, Whippet
Working Group: 31 breeds including Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Chinook, Doberman Pinscher, Great Dane, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard
Terrier Group: 31 breeds including Bull, Cairn, Glen of Imaal, Kerry Blue, Miniature Schnauzer, Norfolk, Rat, Russell, Scottish, Skye, Soft Coated Wheaten
Toy Group: 23 breeds including Affenpinscher, Brussels Griffon, Chihuahua, Italian Greyhound, Maltese, Papillon, Pekingese, Pomeranian, Pug, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier
Non-Sporting Group: 20 breeds including Bichon Frise, Chow Chow, Dalmatian, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Poodle, Shiba Inu, Xoloitzcuintli
Herding Group: 32 breeds including Australian Shepherd, Beauceron, Belgian Laekenois, Border Collie, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Old English Sheepdog, Pumi
Miscellaneous Class: 11 breeds including Dutch Shepherd, Japanese Akitainu, Kai Ken, Norrbottenspets, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Portuguese Podengo

Definitive, authoritative, and published by the American Kennel Club, The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition is an indispensable must-have for anyone interested in purebred dogs!

From the Publisher

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Read about the history of the American Kennel Club and its efforts involving disease prevention, canine rescue groups, kennel and breeder inspections, protecting the rights of all dogs and dog owners, educating the public on purebred dogs and responsible dog ownership, and the AKC Museum of the Dog, which features a renowned collection of dog art (pictured).

Canine Anatomy

Learn how different breeds of dog have unique looks and abilities and how breed standards are carefully considered by judges, including their heads, eyes, ears, front assembly, shoulders, angle of pelvis, rib cage, and more. Plus, learn how gait reflects a dog’s structure and character.

Perfect Puppy

Discover how to pick the perfect breed of dog for you, how to choose a responsible breeder and the good signs to watch for, like a breeder having a lifetime return policy, and the bad, such as when a breeder refuses to show any health-screening results, plus many more flags to consider.

Over 200 Breeds and 800 Photos

The Sporting Group

American Water Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Golden Retriever
Irish Setter
Lagotto Romagnolo (pictured)
Vizsla
Weimaraner
Wirehaired Vizsla
And more!

The Hound Group

Afghan Hound
Basset Hound
Bloodhound
Greyhound
Irish Wolfhound
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Sloughi (pictured)
And more!

The Working Group

Akita
Boxer (pictured)
Chinook
Great Dane
Mastiff
Newfoundland
Samoyed
Siberian Husky
And more!

The Terrier Group

Australian Terrier
Bull Terrier
Lakeland Terrier
Russell Terrier
Sealyham Terrier (pictured)
Welsh Terrier
West Highland White Terrier
And more!

The Toy Group

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Chihuahua
Italian Greyhound
Papillon (pictured)
Pomeranian
Shih Tzu
Toy Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
And more!

The Non-Sporting Group

Bichon Frisé
Bulldog
Dalmatian (pictured)
Lhasa Apso
Norwegian Lundehund
Poodles (Miniature and Standard)
Shiba Inu
Tibetan Spaniel
And more!

The Herding Group and Miscellaneous Class

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books; 23rd edition (November 28, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 992 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621871975
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621871972
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 3.6 x 9.9 inches