Dog Breeds

The encyclopedia is a comprehensive collection of the most modern and historically valuable data about the diversity of dogs in the world. Special attention is given to the latest and most authoritative research on the origins and domestication of dogs - genetic, archaeological, and cultural studies. Readers will find the latest scientific information about the wild relatives of domestic dogs and about each representative of the canine family. The characteristics of breed groups and breeds follow the classification of the RKF and contain information necessary for every owner to understand the peculiarities of dog behavior and interaction with them. The author also shares personal observations of wild canines and the behavior of different dog breeds. The encyclopedia concludes with an article on a new cynological discipline - cynogeography, describing the distribution of breed diversity across major zones with the most important centers of breed formation on the world map. The book is intended for all dog owners and enthusiasts, as well as professionals - cynologists, breeders, zoologists. The fourth cover of the encyclopedia contains complete information about dog breeds based on the latest scientific data. A separate chapter is dedicated to the origin of the dog, its domestication, distinguishing features from wolves and the closest relatives in the canine family. The breed characteristics follow the classification of the Russian Cynological Federation and include information important for every dog owner. In addition, the author shares valuable personal observations on the behavior of different dog breeds. The book also includes a chapter on the distribution of breeds on the world map. Anna Mikhalskaya is a zoologist and linguist, a writer and practical dog breeding expert (FCI/RKF kennel of Borzoi Tazis since 2012, first show dog in 1965), author of many popular science publications and books about dogs. Dogs of different breeds and breed groups and their wild relatives (jackals, wolves) have accompanied the author throughout her life. About 30 years ago, her interests focused on the group of sighthounds (Group X FCI), primarily indigenous eastern breeds. Since 1992.