First published in 1939, "The Blue Book of Dogs: Sporting, Working, Herding, Non-Sporting" and its counterpart, "The Red Book of Dogs: Hounds, Terriers, Toys" are now available again in expanded collectible editions. Together, they cover pure breed dogdom from A to Z. "The Blue Book of Dogs" showcases 56 breeds of sporting, working, herding, and non-sporting dogs, along with a new section on mixed breeds. In addition to illustrations of the breeds from the original book, there are now more than 300 gorgeous images - from vintage playing cards, postcards, and advertising premiums to illustrations, paintings, and contemporary photography - all especially selected for this edition. The book"s original description of each breed"s history has been preserved, and its standards updated. Readers will now find a wealth of entertaining contemporary facts and trivia, too. Brimming with anecdotes, amusing pop culture snippets, and hundreds of wonderful images, "The Blue Book of Dogs"...