Following a general introduction on dog breeds, this handbook presents one-page profiles of approximately 200 individual breeds, arranged alphabetically, and with a colour photo for each – more than 200 photos in total.
The author includes supplementary information on dog training and care. These pocket-sized handbooks are handsome and practical quick-reference sources for pet owners, pet fanciers, and aquarium and terrarium hobbyists. Books feature brief descriptive profiles of their subject animals, each profile consisting of a colour photo, the animal's place of origin, its basic housing and feeding needs, and its physical traits and temperament.
In addition to the profiles, each Compass Guide also contains general information on animal species and their families.
