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000022--000033__TTiittllee__DDooggss..iinndddd 22 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM H A N D B O O K S DOGS DAVID ALDERTON Commissioned photography by TRACY MORGAN 000022--000033__TTiittllee__DDooggss..iinndddd 22 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM 000022--000033__TTiittllee__DDooggss..iinndddd 33 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM H A N D B O O K S DOGS About this eBook Due to the complex integration of images and text, this DK eBook has been formatted to retain the design of the print edition. As a result, all elements are fixed in place, but can easily be enlarged by using the pinch-to-zoom function. For previewing rotated pages or spreads, please lock screen rotation in your device first. If you are previewing this eBook on a mobile phone, portrait mode is recommended. If previewing on a tablet or larger display, landscape mode will allow you to see facing pages at the same time (two page view). NEW EDITION DK LONDON DK DELHI Managing Editor Angeles Gavira Guerrero Desk Editor Saumya Agarwal Managing Art Editor Michael Duffy Art Editor Shipra Jain Production Editor Andy Hilliard Managing Editor Saloni Singh Senior Production Controller Meskerem Berhane Senior Managing Art Editor Arunesh Talapatra Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT Jacket Designer Juhi Sheth Associate Publishing Director Liz Wheeler Senior DTP Designers Tarun Sharma, Harish Aggarwal Art Director Karen Self DTP Designers Umesh Singh Rawat, Anurag Trivedi, Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf Satish Chandra Gaur, Rajdeep Singh, Nand Kishor Acharya Production Manager Pankaj Sharma Pre-production Manager Balwant Singh Editorial Head Glenda Fernandes Design Head Malavika Talukder Author David Alderton FIRST EDITION Project Editor Damien Moore Series Art Editor Spencer Holbrook Art Editors Vicki James, Shaun Mc Nally Production Controller Caroline Webber This edition published in 2022 First published in Great Britain in 1993 by Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London, SW11 7BW The authorised representative in the EEA is Dorling Kindersley Verlag GmbH. Arnulfstr. 124, 80636 Munich, Germany Copyright © 1993, 2022 Dorling Kindersley Limited A Penguin Random House Company Text copyright © 1993, 2022 David Alderton 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 001–328697–Apr/2022 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN: 978-0-2415-5854-6 Printed and bound in the UAE For the curious www.dk.com This book was made with Forest Stewardship Council™ certified paper – one small step in DK’s commitment to a sustainable future. For more information go to www.dk.com/our-green-pledge 000044--000055__IImmpprriinntt__CCoonntteennttss__DDooggss..iinndddd 44 0077//1122//2211 22::5577 PPMM Contents INTRODUCTION 6 NEW EDITION DK LONDON DK DELHI Author’s Introduction 6 Managing Editor Angeles Gavira Guerrero Desk Editor Saumya Agarwal How This Book Works 9 Managing Art Editor Michael Duffy Art Editor Shipra Jain Production Editor Andy Hilliard Managing Editor Saloni Singh Domestic Dog Groups 10 Senior Production Controller Meskerem Berhane Senior Managing Art Editor Arunesh Talapatra What is a Dog? 12 Jacket Design Development Manager Sophia MTT Jacket Designer Juhi Sheth Associate Publishing Director Liz Wheeler Senior DTP Designers Tarun Sharma, Harish Aggarwal Coat Types 14 Art Director Karen Self DTP Designers Umesh Singh Rawat, Anurag Trivedi, Senses and Instincts 16 Publishing Director Jonathan Metcalf Satish Chandra Gaur, Rajdeep Singh, Nand Kishor Acharya Production Manager Pankaj Sharma Puppies 18 COMPANION DOGS 34 Pre-production Manager Balwant Singh Choosing a Dog 20 Editorial Head Glenda Fernandes GUNDOGS 56 Design Head Malavika Talukder Pet Care 22 Dog Identification Key 24 Author David Alderton HERDING DOGS 101 FIRST EDITION HOUNDS 134 Project Editor Damien Moore Series Art Editor Spencer Holbrook Art Editors Vicki James, Shaun Mc Nally Production Controller Caroline Webber TERRIERS 202 This edition published in 2022 First published in Great Britain in 1993 by WORKING DOGS 227 Dorling Kindersley Limited DK, One Embassy Gardens, 8 Viaduct Gardens, London, SW11 7BW DESIGNER DOGS 292 The authorised representative in the EEA is Dorling Kindersley Verlag GmbH. Arnulfstr. 124, 80636 Munich, Germany Dog Credits 296 Copyright © 1993, 2022 Dorling Kindersley Limited Useful Addresses 298 A Penguin Random House Company Text copyright © 1993, 2022 David Alderton Glossary 299 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 001–328697–Apr/2022 Index 300 All rights reserved. Acknowledgments 304 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN: 978-0-2415-5854-6 Printed and bound in the UAE For the curious www.dk.com This book was made with Forest Stewardship Council™ certified paper – one small step in DK’s commitment to a sustainable future. For more information go to www.dk.com/our-green-pledge 000044--000055__IImmpprriinntt__CCoonntteennttss__DDooggss..iinndddd 44 0077//1122//2211 22::5577 PPMM 000044--000055__IImmpprriinntt__CCoonntteennttss__DDooggss..iinndddd 55 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM 6 | Introduction AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION DESPITE THE VARIETY of shapes and northern hemisphere, at a time when sizes in today’s domestic dog breeds, wolves had a far wider distribution all are directly related to the Grey than they do today. The early semi- Wolf. The process of domestication wild dogs were probably kept for began more than 40,000 years ago, herding and guarding stock, rather probably in disparate regions in the than as companions. Archaeological evidence has now revealed that Ancient gods marked distinctions in the sizes of domestic dogs Dating from about 200 bce, had already become apparent over 9,000 years this mummified dog ago, even in dogs living in the same region. This was prepared by the Egyptians to resemble trend seems to have gathered momentum, with the jackal-god, Anubis. the characteristic build of many of today’s breeds being established by Roman times. By this stage BREED STANDARDS in their history, dogs were being kept largely for the same purposes as they are today: hunting; In the past, many dogs working with livestock; guarding property; and may have been similar in acting as companions. Highly selective breeding general appearance to the and natural adaptation to various climatic conditions way they are today, but they led to the emergence of countless new forms of were not then classified in dogs through the Middle Ages. By the 1800s many specific breeds. The most of the gundog breeds known today had evolved. significant change in this This process is ongoing, with new breeds still being respect occurred very created today, primarily as companions. recently in canine history. As dog shows became fashionable in the late 19th century, the need arose for specific criteria against which individual dogs could be compared and judged. Enthusiasts in Great Britain grouped together in 1873 to form what became known as the Kennel Club. This led directly to the establishment of stud books and set standards for certain dog breeds. It also set basic rules for shows. Similar organizations followed in other countries: the American Kennel Club was formed in 1884, and its Canadian counterpart in 1888. BREED RECOGNITION Nowadays, certain breeds, such as the German Shepherd Dog, have become popular throughout Off to the hunt This medieval hunting scene depicts a distinctly the world. Others, however, such as the American greyhound-type breed in pursuit of its quarry. coonhounds, remain far more localized, perhaps Leaner, sleeker dogs were better adapted for speed. even restricted to one specific region of a single 000066--000077__AAuutthhoorr__IInnttrroo..iinndddd 66 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM 6 | Introduction Introduction | 7 AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION DESPITE THE VARIETY of shapes and northern hemisphere, at a time when Early foxhound sizes in today’s domestic dog breeds, wolves had a far wider distribution Many hounds have been developed to pursue a particular all are directly related to the Grey than they do today. The early semi- quarry; foxhounds are bred to Wolf. The process of domestication wild dogs were probably kept for have the pace, stamina, and tenacity needed for fox hunting. began more than 40,000 years ago, herding and guarding stock, rather probably in disparate regions in the than as companions. Archaeological evidence has now revealed that Ancient gods marked distinctions in the sizes of domestic dogs Dating from about 200 bce, had already become apparent over 9,000 years this mummified dog ago, even in dogs living in the same region. This was prepared by the Egyptians to resemble trend seems to have gathered momentum, with the jackal-god, Anubis. the characteristic build of many of today’s breeds being established by Roman times. By this stage BREED STANDARDS in their history, dogs were being kept largely for the same purposes as they are today: hunting; In the past, many dogs working with livestock; guarding property; and may have been similar in acting as companions. Highly selective breeding general appearance to the country. The main purpose of this book countries. Wherever possible, and natural adaptation to various climatic conditions way they are today, but they is to serve as a guide to identifying these and with the co-operation of top led to the emergence of countless new forms of were not then classified in breeds, whether worldwide or local. breeders in countries throughout dogs through the Middle Ages. By the 1800s many specific breeds. The most Official recognition of breeds, however, the world, this book includes of the gundog breeds known today had evolved. significant change in this depends largely on the individual illustrations of top class examples This process is ongoing, with new breeds still being respect occurred very countries and organizations. Breed of the dogs as representatives of created today, primarily as companions. recently in canine history. standards often differ slightly between their breeds. As dog shows became Charles Cruft fashionable in the late The founder of the 19th century, the need arose Early show famous Crufts dog for specific criteria against Clumber Spaniels come under scrutiny show started his career at the 1933 Crufts dog show (below). as a dog food salesman. which individual dogs could be compared and judged. Enthusiasts in Great Britain grouped together in 1873 to form what became known as the Kennel Club. This led directly to the establishment of stud books and set standards for certain dog breeds. It also set basic rules for shows. Similar organizations followed in other countries: the American Kennel Club was formed in 1884, and its Canadian counterpart in 1888. BREED RECOGNITION Nowadays, certain breeds, such as the German Shepherd Dog, have become popular throughout Off to the hunt This medieval hunting scene depicts a distinctly the world. Others, however, such as the American greyhound-type breed in pursuit of its quarry. coonhounds, remain far more localized, perhaps Leaner, sleeker dogs were better adapted for speed. even restricted to one specific region of a single 000066--000077__AAuutthhoorr__IInnttrroo..iinndddd 66 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM 000066--000077__AAuutthhoorr__IInnttrroo..iinndddd 77 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM 8 | Introduction SHOWING Agility events Not all opportunities to show a dog are dependent At an agility event, both pure-bred and mongrel dogs on the animal’s adherence to breed standards. Nor are judged on their competence in negotiating obstacles and obeying verbal commands. are they as demanding, on dogs or owners, as championship shows such as Crufts. Open shows follow the same format as the championship shows, concentration, and penalties incurred for barking and but they are considerably shorter: the best-of-breed nipping when dogs grow impatient. The teamwork winners compete for the best-in-show award. For between handler and dog displayed at these events dogs and owners new to showing, these can prove is perhaps the most striking example of the progress that to be excellent venues at which to learn what is has been made since humans and wolves embarked on expected by judges. their curious alliance over 40,000 years ago. Field trials (to put gundogs through their paces) and sheepdog trials are specialized events. At sheepdog trials, a dog herds a flock over a preset course into an enclosure. Points are given for speed and Top dog The winner’s cup or rosette is not only a reward for a good performance on the day – it is the culmination of months of dedicated hard work. 000088--000099__DDoogg..iinndddd 88 0066//1122//2211 55::1144 PPMM
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