The Terrier Breeds (Patten, Barbara J., Read All About Dogs.)
Worth buying if: You want a brief, visual primer on terrier types.
Skip it if: You need in‑depth breed histories, genetics, or training guidance.
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Summary
The Terrier Breeds provides a short, accessible overview of terrier types, highlighting key characteristics and breed variety in a 24‑page illustrated guide aimed at general readers and young enthusiasts.
Why this book now
This compact 1996 Rourke Pub Group title still serves as a straightforward primer for readers exploring terrier varieties or beginning breed research.
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- You want a brief, visual primer on terrier types.
- You’re collecting or completing the Read All About Dogs series.
- When you prefer lyrical prose, the choices here have no easy moral answers.
- You need in‑depth breed histories, genetics, or training guidance.
- You expect a comprehensive breed encyclopedia or long reference.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780865934580
Worth buying if: You want a brief, visual primer on terrier types.
Skip it if: You need in‑depth breed histories, genetics, or training guidance.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Quick Easy to move through
At 24 pages, this is a quick read—suitable for a single short sitting or as a reference to skim for specific terrier traits.
What stands out here
This Rourke Pub Group 1996 edition emphasizes a short, illustrated general‑interest approach within the Read All About Dogs series.
Best way to approach it
Browse by breed illustrations and short entries; use it as an introductory snapshot rather than a technical manual.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780865934580
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