Get to Know Dog Breeds: The 200 Most Popular Breeds

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 6, 2014

Review

Part of the Get to Know series, this book covers the 200 most popular dog breeds. Organized into groups designated by what the dogs were originally bred for, the book includes information on the disposition, origin and appearance of more than 200 different dog breeds. The book takes an original approach, grouping dogs by the duties they were bred for versus the official grouping of the World Canine Organization.

There are 8 groupings of the dogs and each section begins with information on that type of dog followed by a one page profile of the specific breed. Each page includes color photographs and a sidebar that lists height, weight, color and coat of that breed.

The book begins with general information on dogs that covers topics such as finding the right breeder to dogs in our society. A further reading page is included in the back that includes books and internet addresses for more information. Bibliographic references and index are also included. A solid choice for middle graders wanting to learn about dogs.

Overall Book Score: good