Accessibly written for the non-specialist general reader by Maxwell Riddle (Founder of the Ravenna Kennel Club and experienced judge of countless dog shows), Dogs Through History is an informative and fascinating look at the role of man's best friend down through the centuries. Black-and-white photographs showing dogs in ancient art illustrate this scholarly and definitive history from the domestication of the dog as a hunting companion and family defender, to how people viewed canines in China, Tibet, Japan, India, Africa, Scandinavia, and many other nations over the centuries. Highly recommended for dog lovers eager to know more about the worldwide saga of their beloved pets, Dogs Through History is an important and welcome addition to any personal, academic, or community library Pets & Wildlife reference collection and supplemental reading list.

This book by a noted author/exhibitor/judge has lots of background information on the sheltie, updated from his original 1974 book. If you are interested in the history of the sheltie, or love stats, etc. you might enjoy this book. However, if you are looking for practical information, save your money for another book.

This is a great reference book for breeders/exhibitors. It is loaded with info and pictures. Definately worth the money for someone serious about shelties

I've found this book to be very comprehensive, it has alot of good information on genetics, colour inheritance, especially the merle gene (which I've been able to do little research on outside this book) I think it's definitely worth the money.

Maxwell Riddle is very informed and knowledgeable. The book is very complete- even has a chapter on what to name your Brittany! I especially appreciated the training chapter. The one problem I had with this book is that it is 13 years old, which meant that some of the information was outdated. Definitely the best Brittany book on the market.

This book is full of great history on the breed and information on how to show and sled your dog (once you get to that stage in growth and training!). If you have or are bringing home a new puppy it is not the book for you. I searched for this book because it was recommended to me. I think now that recommendation was only because this certain breeder had a few "mentions" in the book. I am looking for NOW information on my new puppy. This book is great for my friends who stop by -- they look at the pictures.

If you already own a malamute or are thinking of getting one this book prvides the best guide for you. It not only tells you the pros about the breed but also the cons, and gives you a realistic look on what the breed is about. Ignorance leads to problems with malamutes so the best way to prepare yourself is HAVE THIS BOOK!!! Remember Owning A Malamute Is Not A Right! It Is A Privillage! Jamie Wiatowski, Mimmenuk Alaskan Malamutes

The New Complete Alaskan Malamute is exactly what the title implies, a compendium of facts and relative information about the breed. Covered are aspects of the history, personality of the breed, sledding, backpacking, medical/genetic issues, grooming, the breed Standard interpreted, a glossary of terms, and much much more. For the prospective or fisrt-time owner, and even long term fancier, this book is a gem for the wealth, depth and breadth of information. Acquisition of this notable work is a must for all fanciers.