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*Dogs of the World* is a delightful deep dive into the incredible variety of dog breeds across the globe! With over 600 breeds covered, from the noble Afghan Hound to the charming New Guinea Singing Dog, this book is packed with fascinating facts and adorable illustrations. Not only does it explore purebred dogs, but it also celebrates the often-overlooked mutts and village dogs. You'll learn about their roles, histories, personalities, and even health tips. Whether you’re a dog lover or just curious, this vibrant guide is a must-have for anyone who appreciates our furry friends!

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Lili Chin’s Dogs of the World is an absolute delight for dog lovers everywhere! This beautifully illustrated book showcases a stunning array of pups, from beloved purebreds to endlessly charming mutts, celebrating the diversity and uniqueness of every canine companion.

The vibrant and playful illustrations perfectly capture the spirit and personality of each breed and mix. Chin’s attention to detail is remarkable, and her love for dogs shines through every page. Beyond the visuals, the book offers fun and fascinating tidbits about different breeds, making it both entertaining and educational.

Whether you’re a seasoned dog enthusiast, a curious potential pet parent, or someone who loves adorable dog art, Dogs of the World is a joy to flip through. It’s the perfect coffee table book, a thoughtful gift for dog lovers, or an excellent way to learn more about our furry friends. Highly recommend!

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I won’t lie. For the first few pages of this book, I wished the pictures of the dogs were photos rather than drawings. If the same feeling happens to you, I suggest you stick with this, as in time, the drawings really grew on me. I LOVED THEM!!

The author takes us through the history of puppers, various breeds, defining a breed, dog types and roles and then – we go through what seems like every dog in the world. Country by country, region by region. Even including street, village and wild dogs. Each accompanied by a delightful drawing.

I couldn’t leave this review without mentioning the first dog ever to be cloned was an Afghan Hound called Snuppy in 2005. He lived a normal life for ten years. I’d never heard of Snuppy,

If you love dogs, you might just enjoy this. I have no doubt you’ll learn something about our best friends too.

A delightful and informative book.

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This is an easy and fun book for dog lovers of all ages! There is so much great information in here plus the illustrations are adorable.

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Thank you NetGalley,
I loved this book. It will be a fun book for people of all ages. I learned so much about different types of dogs. As someone who thought they knew a lot of dog breeds I was wrong. So many different breeds from all over. I loved the illustrations of the different types of dogs and the description. It was like Dogs 101 but in an easy to follow book.

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I love this book and I can’t wait to buy a physical copy! The illustrations are so cute and the author did a phenomenal job with their research.

A few things that stood out to me:

- Soooo much yes as far as sports mixes go (there’s a lot of controversy about sports mixes and I’m so glad they were included in the book).
- I loved the disclaimer about docking. It’s standard in AKC but not allowed in other countries.
- I really loved the genetics side of the book. Such as changes in the breed that have made them adapt well to their jobs.

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This was so cute and informative! I had a great time reading through it and learning about all the breed around the globe.

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