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The Complete Dog Book by the American Kennel Club | 1979 16th Edition Golden Anniversary Hardcover
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The Complete Dog Book (Golden Anniversary Edition)
Official Publication of the American Kennel Club — 16th Edition, First Printing (1979, Howell Book House Inc.)
This authoritative Golden Anniversary Edition of The Complete Dog Book marks fifty years of the American Kennel Club’s definitive reference on purebred dogs. It features photographs, history, and official standards for every AKC-recognized breed, along with expert guidance on selection, training, breeding, care, and feeding of purebred dogs.
This collectible 1979 first printing was the first edition to include 113 full-color photographs among its 322 illustrations, making it one of the most comprehensive and visually engaging editions ever released.
- Publisher: Howell Book House Inc., New York, 1979
- ISBN: 0-87605-462-9
- Edition: 16th Edition — First Printing (Golden Anniversary Edition)
- Format: Large hardcover with dust jacket featuring color photographs and gold title lettering
- Condition: Very Good — pages clean, binding tight, dust jacket bright with light wear along edges.
- Price on jacket: $10.95 U.S.
- Pages: 760+ richly illustrated reference pages
A beautiful collectible for dog breeders, historians, and AKC enthusiasts, this edition remains a classic reference and display-worthy piece for any canine library.