Product Description
A basic introduction to the "bits and pieces" that put canines together combined with a glossary of everyday vocabulary used to describe dogs and their structure. This book takes intricate, sometimes complicated and challenging subjects and presents them in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 11 reviews)

Needs more illustrations & photos

This was a very good book, no doubt. It would have helped immensely to have more photos or illustrations of features being discussed, especially fronts & rears.
Overall I didn't find it that helpful. I'm sure the seminar another reviewer mentioned would've been really helpful where things are being demonstrated. I'm not sure I'd read this again since I'd already read "THE DOG IN ACTION" by Mcdowell Lyon. I found a few word-for-word matches in this book and "AN EYE FOR A DOG" by Robert W. Cole. I hope this was unintentional by both authors.
July 28, 2008

K-0 Structure and Terminology

I purchased this book after attending a Seminar given by Mr. Gilbert. He made a great many good points, but I wanted to read the book to firm them up in my mind. It is a very good work on the subject of canine conformation and terminology.
November 12, 2007

Excellent!

An excellent, well-written guide for the dog fancier wishing to understand the terminology and the "why" of various dog breed structures and movement. A resource to be read and reread, consulted often.
August 23, 2007

Superior Book on Dog Structure

This book is right on, with very accurate descriptions of Dog structure. Every person who has Show Dogs, or is involved in the Show Ring should keep this book as a reference.
July 12, 2007

EXCELLENT SOURCE OF INFO ON DOGS STRUCTURE

This is a great book for people who are not very involved with dogs and are trying to understand structure ang gait in dogs. Easy to read and well explained, this book is also a good reminder to people who already know about dog's structure. Best book yet.
May 30, 2007

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