The Gaines Guide To America's Dogs - A Chart Of Consummate Canines (According To A Dog Food Company). E.M. Stevenson

"This large chart shows colored illustrations of over 100 different breeds of dogs; organized by American Kennel Club groups like hounds, terriers, and toys. Below each animal is an interesting historical snippet and physical description of an ideal specimen. For example, "Great Dane - originated in Germany around 400 years ago as a board hunter, known as the Apollo of dogdom. Av. wt. 130 lbs, ht. 32". Coat smooth. Color: Brindle, fawn, blue, black, harlequin." The artwork for the chart was drawn by E.M. Stevenson. The Gaines Dog Research Center was a unit of a dog food company that published numerous diagrams and pamphlets about family pet care." Sheet Width (in) 28.25 Sheet Height (in) 24.5 Condition Description Creasing along old fold lines and moderate toning visible along a fold in the upper right. Good condition overall.