Legacy of the Dog: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Over 200 Breeds

by Tetsu Yamazaki

Legacy of the Dog is the finest, most comprehensive photographic guide to dog breeds ever published. The beauty and majesty of over 200 breeds are dramatically presented in more than 900 full-color images by acclaimed photographer Tetsu Yamazaki, whose superb work also appeared in Chronicle Books' best-selling volume, Legacy of the Cat. Page after page features prize-winning dogs of every shape, size, and color, including all 134 breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club, as well as a fascinating selection of breeds rarely seen in other dog guides. A glossary and an index round out this invaluable treasury for pet enthusiasts and professional dog breeders alike.

Genres: Reference, Dogs, Animals, Nonfiction

344 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

Reviews

[Becky Loader · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a beautifully illustrated book!

This is just made for browsing while drinking a cup of tea.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our wonderful dog Madison is illustrated in this book!

[Cora Robles · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great reference book with lots of Japanese breeds that I had never heard of before.

[Kat_Stratford · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best dog encyclopedia.

[Chriss · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this book when researching breeds of dogs and it pretty much covers all the basics. Photos of each breed were very representative and the information was detailed enough that I felt it was worth it. The book can be a bit overwhelming for those just browsing through it though. Still a good reference for researching breeds.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has wonderful photos of a great number of breeds. However, the information is sometimes inaccurate. For example, the book states that the Mexican Hairless has a body temperature of 40 degrees fahrenheit. The only dog that cold is a dead dog.

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A most excellent reference book.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

And I love them all.

[Avalon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like how this book has a page for every kind of dog that I ever knew. It explains how they behave and what you would need to do to take care of it if you had a dog like that.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reference guide