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! In brilliant full color and in a brand-new edition, The New Complete Dog Book is the most successful dog book ever published—with over two million copies sold. This quintessential volume, now fully updated and expanded, is the American Kennel Club's bible of dogs that includes breed histories, profiles, and standards for every recognized breed. Each breed is represented by three or more color photographs illustrating beautiful puppies and adults. Indispensable for new puppy buyers, breeders, judges, and exhibitors, The New Complete Dog Book, 23rd Edition is the one book no dog lover can live without. Inside the 23rd Edition, you'll find: Official breed standards for every AKC-recognized breed, including seven variety Groups and the Miscellaneous Class - Newly written breed histories, puppy-buying tips, and pet attributes for more than 200 breeds - More than 800 exceptional color photographs of beautiful dogs at work and play - Chapters on finding the right breeder and puppy; making the most of AKC programs, sports, and activities for dogs and owners; and understanding canine anatomy - Comprehensive glossary of canine terminology - New AKC initiatives and programs, including virtual titling options The American Kennel Club , founded in 1884, is the largest canine organization in the United States and registers more than one million pu