The Lion-dog of Buddhist Asia
The Lion-dog of Buddhist Asia

Author: Elsie P. Mitchell

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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This unique book will appeal to students of Buddhism, art lovers, & dog fanciers alike. The lavishly illustrated text traces the origins of one of the most powerful icons of Buddhism, the lion of Buddha; the exquisite evocations of this mythical beast in the arts of three great Buddhist cultures of Asia; & the fascinating history of flesh-&-fur "lion-dogs" bred to resemble their celestial prototype: chiefly the Shih Tzu, but also such breeds as the Pekingese & the Lhasa Apso. Separate chapters elucidate the place of the "dog of Buddha" in the life, lore, & art of China, Tibet, & Japan. The Buddhist attitude toward dogs & other non-human beings is also compared with that of other religions. "A stunningly beautiful book, don't miss it."--Cleveland Amory. Distributed by Charles E. Tuttle, Vermont.

The Giant Book of Dog Names
The Giant Book of Dog Names

Author: Laurie Bogart Morrow

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 145166690X

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A compendium of over 5,000 dog names and their meanings--an exhaustive canine version of the many, exceedingly popular "baby name" books and second to none among dog books today in its scope and content.

Michael, Brother of Jerry
Michael, Brother of Jerry

Author: Jack London

Publisher: Aegitas

Published: 2021-09-27

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1773136321

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Very early in my life, possibly because of the insatiable curiosity that was born in me, I came to dislike the performances of trained animals. and nbsp; and nbsp;It was my curiosity that spoiled for me this form of amusement, for I was led to seek behind the performance in order to learn how the performance was achieved. and nbsp; and nbsp;And what I found behind the brave show and glitter of performance was not nice. and nbsp; and nbsp;It was a body of cruelty so horrible that I am confident no normal person exists who, once aware of it, could ever enjoy looking on at any trained-animal turn.

The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards: The Official Guide to Registered Breeds
The Kennel Club's Illustrated Breed Standards: The Official Guide to Registered Breeds

Author: The Kennel Club

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 1251

ISBN-13: 1473550742

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The Kennel Club's Breed Standards form the basis for judging dogs at all licensed breed shows. This fully revised edition of the authoritative guide outlines the descriptive 'standards' for each of the 201 pure breeds of dog now recognised by the Kennel Club. The book has been completely updated by a panel of experts to incorporate the latest standards for all breeds in each of the principal categories - Hound, Gundog, Terrier, Utility, Working, Pastoral and Toy. As well as providing a beautiful colour photograph of each dog, each entry contains a history of the breed, including its origins and function, as well as a full description outlining its essential features. There is also useful advice on the nature of each breed and practical information to help guide anyone who is buying a dog, as well as a glossary of canine terms. This book is essential reading for anyone who owns, or hopes to own, a pedigree dog and is indispensable for breeders, judges and those professionally involved with dogs.