Meet more than six hundred breeds of dog from around the globe in this colourful compendium, from the English Springer Spaniel and Moroccan Aidi to the Thai Ridgeback and the New Guinea Singing Dog - as well as those dogs with no defined breed at all.

You'll learn about different dog types and their working roles, such as herding, livestock guarding, scent detection, dog sports and companionship; understand what terms like purebreed and landrace mean; trace the history of modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline; and pick up insights on breed health risks, personality traits and how ancestry DNA tests work.

Featuring artwork alongside rigorous research vetted by dog history experts, behaviour professionals and vets, Dogs of the World is a loving and accessible guide to the diversity of our canine companions.