The Gaines Guide to America’s Dogs
$75.00
A chart of consummate canines (according to a dog food company).
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Description
This large chart shows colored illustrations of over 100 different breeds of dogs; organized by American Kennel Club groups like hounds, terriers, and toys. Below each animal is an interesting historical snippet and physical description of an ideal specimen. For example, “Great Dane – originated in Germany around 400 years ago as a board hunter, known as the Apollo of dogdom. Av. wt. 130 lbs, ht. 32″. Coat smooth. Color: Brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin.”
The artwork for the chart was drawn by E.M. Stevenson. The Gaines Dog Research Center was a unit of a dog food company that published numerous diagrams and pamphlets about family pet care.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1967
Author: E.M. Stevenson
Sheet Width (in): 28.25
Sheet Height (in): 24.5
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Creasing along old fold lines and moderate toning visible along a fold in the upper right. Good condition overall.
$75.00
1 in stock