Are you thinking of buying a dog? The Roger Caras Dog Book is the best source for up-to-date information on all dog breeds. Do you know the most popular dog in America, or the latest breed to step into the show ring? Do you need to know which kind of dog will adapt best to apartment life, or will fit in best with your family? Get to know every breed with world-renowned expert and animal lover Roger Caras. He explains their physical traits, their habits, their personalities, and he provides special advice on coat care, exercise, and the unique strengths and challenges of each breed. Each of the 139 breeds recognised by the American Kennel Club is featured in a two-page spread including a photograph. Roger Caras is president of the ASPCA. He has written more than fifty books and hundreds of magazine articles, and he holds professorships at several universities. He lives in Pennsylvania with a large family that includes nine dogs and quite a few other animals.