Sit? Rollover? Beg? There'll be no crowd-pleasing tricks performed by the canine beauties on these pages, as their stunning portraits are enough to warrant your attention. Featuring 40 of the world's most loved and unique pedigrees, from the French Bulldog to the English Cocker, the German Shepherd to the Alaskan Malamute, Beautiful Dogs showcases man's best friend as you've never seen him before. Each photograph is accompanied by a description of the breed, covering such information as phsyical attributes, origins and uses. An illuminating introduction also explores the history of the dog as faithful companion, working animal and show-stopping pedigree, while delightful reportage photography offers a glimpse of the stars as they prepare for their moment in front of the photographer's lens. A coffee-table book that will delight and astound in equal measure, Beautiful Dogs is the perfect git for all lovers of things canine.

Author Biography

Caroline Coile is an award-winning author of 34 books on dogs, including the Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds, the top-selling breed encyclopedia in the US, and the leading dog show primer, Show Me! She's also a columnist for Dog World and AKC Family Dog as well as a guest on American television and radio shows. Caroline earned her PhD at Florida State University, specialising in canine senses, genetics and behaviour. When she's not writing or speaking about dogs, she's out walking her three Salukis and her sort-of-if-you-squint Russel Terrier.