Dogs

To mark the momentous 125th anniversary of the American Kennel Club, the complete history of the club is chronicled in this authoritative volume that traces the formation of the AKC, the dramatic growth and challenges that it encountered in the early years, the emergence of dog shows on the American scene, the popularity of each AKC-recognized breed, and the expansion of women's roles in the dog fancy. Dog lovers and fanciers will return again and again to this essential source book, which is the perfect companion volume to the AKC's best-selling The Complete Dog Book.

The American Kennel Club (New York, NY) was founded in 1884 as an advocate for purebred dogs, for pets, and for sport. It constantly works to promote canine health and well-being throughout the country and is considered the complete canine historical reference resource.