World Atlas of Dog Breeds - Hardcover

Dominique De Vito has been involved in pet publishing for more than 10 years and has helped create many award-winning books. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), she is a freelance editor and writer and author of Training Your Dog and Beagles (Animal Planet Pet Care Library). She lives with her husband, two dogs, and twin boys in New York State.

Heather Russell-Revesz is the senior editor at TFH Publications. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is the author of three quiz books and four quote books. Heather holds an M.A. from the College of New Jersey and a B.A. from the University of California at Los Angeles in English Literature. She resides in New Jersey.

Stephanie Fornino is an editor of dog books at TFH Publications where she also serves as the editorial copy coordinator. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Stephanie holds a B.A. in English from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, PA. She resides in New Jersey.

Obviously an invaluable reference book, completely rewritten over three years, this handsome volume soon seduces even the average reader with any interest in man's best friend. Covering more than 420 breeds, the guide is easy to use, alphabetically arranged with ratings for a number of important breed characteristics such as compatibility with children, with other pets, grooming, and energy level. Beautiful photographs portray each breed, accompanied by origin and history, recognized by the seven foremost breed clubs and registries. Also useful are the appendices, including glossaries of canine terminology, disorders and diseases, as well as an extensive bibliography and index. An important volume for those who operate in "the world of dogs," it's also a surprising, fun, informative page turner for anyone contemplating owning a dog (or just wishing they could). --Publishers Weekly, May 18, 2009

De Vito's exhaustive, fully updated guide to dog breeds is the most comprehensive of its kind, including 420 international breeds, many of them rare. A fascinating segment on the history of domestication, breeding for specific traits, and physical feature types opens the guide. The bulk of the book is devoted to breed explications, organized alphabetically by breed name. Each entry runs two pages and contains full-color photographs, basic statistical details, breed history, personality profile, and care specifics. A "fast facts" rating system presents at-a-glance evaluations of the breed's energy level, grooming requirements, and other relevant traits. An excellent, one-stop resource. Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. --Library Journal, November 15, 2009