The Dog Selector: Choose the Best Dog or Puppy for Your Family and Lifestyle Based on Size, Traits, and Temperament

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Looking for a dog breed to fit your personality and lifestyle? Then look no further than The Dog Selector! This dog breed guide describes canines of all sizes, traits, and temperaments so you can find the very best dog for your family!

The Dog Selector categorizes and profiles each dog breed with a large color portrait, a brief history of the breed, a description of the animal’s traits, and a chart that pinpoints the dog’s characteristics. Categories discussed in this dog encyclopedia include:

Absolute beginnersFamily-friendly dogsGood mixersDogs for couch potatoesHigh-maintenance hairLarge dogs for large spacesHypoallergenic dogsDogs with special skillsDogs for runnersPortable dogsWeird and wonderful dogsSmart dogsBurglar deterrents

The Dog Selector is a must-have for every prospective owner choosing a dog so that both owner and dog match each other’s lifestyles!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2010
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764163655
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764163654
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.69 x 11.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #1,397,331 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,756 in Dog Breeds (Books)
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