Dog Breeds

The encyclopedia is a comprehensive compilation 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 origin and domestication of dogs - genetic, archaeological, and cultural. The reader will find the latest scientific information about the wild relatives of domestic dogs, about each representative of the canine family. The characteristics of breed groups and breeds follow the classification of the Russian Cynological Federation and contain information necessary for every owner to understand the behavioral traits of dogs and how to interact with them. The author shares personal observations of wild canines and the behavior of dogs of different breeds. The encyclopedia concludes with an essay on a new cynological discipline - cynogeography, describing the distribution of breed diversity across the main regions and the most important centers of breed formation on the world map. The book is aimed not only at all owners and dog lovers but also at professionals - cynologists, breeders, and zoologists. The back cover of the encyclopedia contains complete information about dog breeds, based on the latest scientific data. A separate chapter is devoted to the origin of dogs, their domestication, and distinguishing features from wolves and their closest relatives from the canine family. The breed characteristics follow the classification of the Russian Cynological Federation and contain information important for every dog owner. In addition, the author shares valuable personal observations about the behavior of dogs of different breeds. The book also includes a chapter on the distribution of breeds on the world map. Anna Mikhalskaya is a zoologist and linguist, writer, and practical dog breeder (FCI/RKF kennel of Greyhounds 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 greyhounds (Group X FCI), primarily the indigenous eastern ones. Since 1992.