Palmer, Joan

Illustrations, photographs, and text profile over 165 international dog breeds. Entries begin with a summary of the breed's good points and its possible drawbacks in the form of an instant consumer guide.

An illustrated guide to more than 190 international dog breeds including information on physical characteristics, general disposition, size, origin and history, grooming, feeding, and good and bad points. Breeds are arranged in order of increasing weight.

Covers the different breeds of cats and how to choose, feed, train, and care for them.

Features more than 100 dog breeds, each with a photograph and information on its origins, physical characteristics, care, and temperament.

Gives instructions for setting up and maintaining an aquarium and for caring and feeding the fish that will make it their home. Also discusses the history of fish as pets and their relationship to people.

Discusses the history of the pony and horse, the different breeds, and their relationship to people. Also gives instructions for feeding, housing, grooming, and exercising a pet pony.