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Dogs of all nations a complete work, profusely illustrated, bearing on the world's different varieties of the dog, grouped under their several nationalities, with descriptive matter explaining the characteristics and utility of each

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Dogs of all nations a complete work, profusely illustrated, bearing on the world's different varieties of the dog, grouped under their several nationalities, with descriptive matter explaining the characteristics and utility of each

by Walter Esplin Mason

EN·~4 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total

DOGS OF ALL NATIONS

1:12

Preface

1:30

English Breeds

30:24

Irish Breeds

3:53

Scottish Breeds

7:11

Welsh Breeds

2:45

British Colonial Breeds

8:44

French Breeds

26:01

German Breeds

18:37

Italian Breeds

3:43

Description

The volume offers a compact, richly illustrated tour of the world’s canine varieties, organized loosely by the nations where each breed first earned its reputation. Though the origins of some types are debated, the author groups them to give listeners a sense of regional character and purpose. Written in a clear, concise style, it presents essential details without overwhelming the casual enthusiast.

From the scent‑driven Bloodhound and the steadfast Bulldog to the agile Greyhound, versatile Retrievers, and countless terriers, the guide surveys more than a hundred breeds. Each entry highlights color, size, head shape, ears, tail and typical temperament, along with a brief note on the breed’s traditional work. Ideal for anyone curious about the diversity of dogs, the book serves as an accessible reference that brings the rich history and function of each breed to life.

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Dogs of all nations a complete work, profusely illustrated, bearing on the world's different varieties of the dog, grouped under their several nationalities, with descriptive matter explaining the characteristics and utility of each a complete work, profusely illustrated, bearing on the world's different varieties of the dog, grouped under their several nationalities, with descriptive matter explaining the characteristics and utility of each

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (243K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States:1915.

Credits

Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2022-09-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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Walter Esplin Mason

b. 1867

Best known for a richly illustrated 1915 survey of dog breeds around the world, this early 20th-century writer brought together practical descriptions and a clear affection for working dogs. His surviving reputation rests largely on one ambitious canine reference book that still interests breed historians and dog lovers.

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