Dog [electronic resource]
Clutton-Brock, Juliet2013
Book
Abstract: Explore the natural history and evolution of the dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes with Eyewitness Dog. Learn why dogs and wolves hunt in packs, how dogs "talk" with ears and tails, the basics of looking after a pet dog, and much, much more!
Main title:
Dog [electronic resource] / written by Juliet Clutton-Brock.
Work:
Edition:
Rev. ed.
Imprint:
New York [N.Y.] : DK Publishing, Inc., 2004 (Boston, Mass. : Credo Reference, 2013.)
Collation:
1 online resource (274 entries) : 312 images, digital files.
Series title:
Variant title:
At head of title: Eyewitness.
Notes:
"Discover the natural history of dogs - from wolves and jackals to family pets and show dogs"--Cover.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 72 p. : col. ill.
Contents:
What is a dog? -- Evolution of the dog family -- Dogs' bones -- Coats, heads, and tails -- Sight and sound -- On the scent trail -- Behavior -- Cubs and puppies -- Leader of the pack -- Jackals and coyotes -- African and Asian dogs -- Red fox, gray fox -- Hot foxes, cold foxes -- South American mix -- Early domestication -- Feral dogs -- Development of breeds -- Hunting dogs -- Herding dogs and sheepdogs -- Helper dogs -- Dogs in sports -- Hounds -- Sporting dogs -- Terriers -- Nonsporting dogs -- Working dogs -- Toy dogs -- Crossbred dogs -- Caring for a dog -- Did you know? -- Identifying dogs -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780756630850 (print)0756606772 (lib bdg)0756606780 (hc)9781782682905 (online)
Dewey class:
636.7
LC class:
SF426.5
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
BRN:
502349
Electronic access:
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