Dog Breeds
A Pathfinder for Fifth Graders


William McLoughlin
Centerville Workshop


 


NONFICTION BOOKS


Clutton-Brock, Juliet. Dog. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2000.

Text and photographs highlight the evolutionary history of the dog family, their domestication, anatomy, behavior, and breeds.


Dog Breeds: An Illustrated Guide. Skokie, IL: Anatomical Chart Co., 2002.

An illustrated guide to the history, physical characteristics, and temperament of thirty-five popular dog breeds.


Fogle, Bruce. The New Encyclopedia of the Dog. New York: Dorling Kindersley, 2000.

The table of contents lists seven standard categories (herding, working, sporting, hound, terrier, toy, nonsporting), the characteristics of each category, and an alphabetical list of the breeds. Group charts display all the breeds listed in each group, making comparison very easy.


Morris, Desmond. Dogs: The Ultimate Dictionary of Over 1,000 Breeds. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Publishing, 2002.

An authoritative guide to the origins and characteristics of every recognized breed.


Patten, Barbara J. Canine Companions. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke, 1996.

Illustrations and brief text present various breeds of dogs known as companions, or non-sporting dogs, including the Dalmatian, Keeshond, Poodle, and Shar-Pei.


Patten, Barbara J. Hounds on the Trail. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke,
1996.

Illustrations and brief text present various breeds of dogs known for their tracking skills, including the Afghan, Irish wolfhound, Beagle, and Dachshund.


Patten, Barbara J. Sporting Dogs. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke, 1996.

Illustrations and brief text present various breeds of dogs that often are used in hunting.


Patten, Barbara J. The Terrier Breeds. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke,
1996.

Illustrations and brief text present various breeds of dogs known as both companions and hunters, including the Cairn terrier, the Dandie Dinmont, and the Airedale terrier.


Silverstein, Alvin. Different Dogs. Brookfield, CT: Twenty-First Century
Books, 2000.

Examines the pros and cons of keeping less common dog breeds such as Akitas, Chihuahuas, and Saint Bernards, discussing their care, feeding, and emotional needs.


Squire, Ann. Understanding Man's Best Friend: Why Dogs Look and Act the Way They Do. New York: Macmillan International Publishing Group, 1991.

Looks at the similarities and differences among different breeds of dogs


Verhoef-Verhallen, Esther J. J. The Dog Encyclopedia. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books, 1996.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Beagle. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1998.

An introduction to the smallest member of the hound family, which includes its history, development, uses, and care.

This and all the following titles by Charlotte Wilcox are volumes in the LEARNING ABOUT DOGS series.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Bloodhound. Mankato, MN: Capstone High-Interest Books, 2001.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Boxer. Mankato, MN: Capstone High-Interest Books, 2001.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Bulldog. Mankato, MN: Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Cocker Spaniel. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1998.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Collie. Mankato, MN: Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Dachshund. Mankato, MN: Capstone High-Interest Books, 2001.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The German Shepherd. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1996.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Golden Retriever. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1996.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Greyhound. Mankato, MN: Capstone High-Interest Books, 2001.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Irish Setter. Mankato, MN: Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Labrador Retriever. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1996.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Saint Bernard. Mankato, MN: Capstone Press, 1998.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Siberian Husky. Mankato, MN: Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.


Wilcox, Charlotte. The Weimaraner. Mankato, MN: Capstone High/Low Books, 1999.



MEDIA


"Dogs and More Dogs: The True Story of Man's Best Friends" (DVD). Boston, Mass.: WGBH, 2004.

John Lithgow narrates this insightful look at how dogs evolved from fierce wolves to playful pets--and why there are so many types of dogs today. Running time: 60 minutes.


"Microsoft Dogs" (CD-ROM for Windows). Redmond, WA: Microsoft Home, 1995.

Information about dog care, behavior, different breeds, and their origins. Explore on your own, search the index, or take a guided tour.


"Multimedia Dogs 2.0: the Complete Interactive Guide to Dogs" (CD-ROM for MAC/PC). Boulder, CO: Inroads Interactive, 1995.

Comprehensive interactive reference with over 700 articles on dog breeds.



WEB SITES


American Kennel Club's List of Breeds

Exhaustive resource with alphabetical index, pictures, and video clips.


Digital Dog

An alphabetical list of breeds with comprehensive, easy-to-read profile charts.


Dog Breeds in Alphabetical Order

An alphabetical listing of breeds with extensive photos and detailed profile charts.


Dog Owner's Guide

An online magazine with an alphabetical listing of articles.



ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FROM INFOHIO


Search the Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia by typing the name of a dog breed. The encyclopedia will retrieve articles about the breed.

 


Search for dog breed articles on Middle Search Plus. Type the name of a dog breed (or other keywords) and click on SEARCH to retrieve articles.

 


William McLoughlin