Dogs of the World: An Illustrated Compendium
In Dogs of the World, animal illustrator Lili Chin introduces more than six hundred breeds of dog from around the globe in a captivating canine gallery, from the English Springer Spaniel and Moroccan Aïdi to the Thai Ridgeback and the New Guinea Singing Dog – as well as those dogs with no defined breed at all.
You’ll learn about different dog types and their working roles, such as herding, livestock guarding, scent detection, dog sports, and companionship; understand what terms like purebreed and landrace mean; trace the history of modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline; and pick up insights on breed health risks, personality traits, and how ancestry DNA tests work.
Featuring adorable artwork alongside rigorous research vetted by dog history experts, behaviour professionals and veterinarians, Dogs of the World is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.
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Description
Lili Chin is an illustrator whose dog and cat behavior illustrations have been used by compassionate animal trainers, behaviorists, educators, and welfare advocates around the world, including in a World Health Organization dog bite prevention campaign. A partial list of organizations that have used her art include Fear Free Pets, RSPCA, International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, American Animal Hospital Association, and International Cat Care. Her first book, “Doggie Language” (Summersdale, Hachette) is a bestseller that has been translated to multiple languages. She is also the illustrator of “What’s Up, Pup?” (FSG, Macmillan) for young readers. Her next book, “Kitty Language” (Ten Speed Press, Penguin Random House) will be published in Summer 2023. Lili currently lives in Los Angeles with a writer-partner and two ridiculously cute rescue cats.
