Photo-encyclopedic approach
This book is designed for all those who love horses. Horses traces the evolution of equines, explains the differences between horses and ponies, looks at how different breeds evolved or were selectively developed, and examines equine anatomy and behavior.

Identification made easy 
A visual identity key helps you recognize the different breeds of horses and guides you to the correct entry. Each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs to highlight the main characteristics and distinguishing features, with details on color, country or region of origin, uses, and breed history. Finally, a concise glossary provides instant understanding of equine terms. 

Contents
Introduction - How This Book Works  - The Horse Family - Primitive Horses - Postulated Horse Types - Arabian, Barb, and Spanish Influence - Conformation - Life Cycle of the Horse - Coat Colors - Markings - paces - Sports and Leisure - Working Horses - Saddles - Bridles and Bits - Carriages - Identification Key - Ponies - Horses - Heavy Horses - Types - Horse Credits - Glossary - Index - Acknowledgements

Description
Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make Cats the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to cats of the world. Packed with more than 700 full-color photographs of over 250 breeds, Cats is designed to cut through the complex process of identification to enable you to identify a breed instantly.

Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each breed entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the cat's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while color-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference.

Cats traces the evolution of the domestic cat, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, and looks at how breeds are classified. It also gives tips on choosing cats and putting them on show. For the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual identity key that helps you recognize the different cat breeds and guides you to the correct breed entry. Finally, a concise glossary gives instant understanding of technical and scientific terms used. 


Contents
Introduction - The Cat Family - What is a Cat? - Senses and Instincts - Cats and Kittens - Breed / Color Development - Choosing a Cat - Grooming for Showing - Showing - Fur Types - Fur Colors - Coat Patterns - Identification Key - Long-haired Cats - Persian - Himalayan - Birman - Turkish Angora - Turkish Van - Angora - Javanese (UK) - Maine Coon - Norwegian Forest - Siberian Cat - Ragdoll - Somali - Balinese / Javanese - Tiffany - Cymric - Scottish Fold - American Curl - Nonpedigree - Short-haired Cats - British Shorthair - Color Pointed British Shorthair - Exotic - Manx - Japanese Bobtail - Scottish Fold - Snowshoe - American Shorthair - American Wirehair - American Curl - European Shorthair - Color Pointed European Shorthair - Chartreux - Cornish Rex - Devon Rex - Sphynx - Selkirk Rex - Russian Shorthair - Korat - Siamese / Colorpoint Shorthair - Burmese / Malayan - Tonkinese - Burmilla - Asian - Bombay - Singapura - Oriental Shorthair - Egyptian Mau - Abyssinian - Wild Abyssinian - Ocicat - California Spangled - Bengal - Nonpedigree - Cat Credits - Glossary - Index - Useful Addresses and Acknowledgments

Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each breed entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the dog's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Fur "swatches" give a unique indication of coat colors, while colour-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. 

For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, Dogs traces the evolution of the domestic dog, explains the difference between pedigrees and non-pedigrees, looks at how breeds are classified, and examines their characteristics in detail. It also gives tips on choosing dogs and exhibiting them successfully. To assist you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual identity key that helps you recognize the different dog breeds and guides you to the correct breed, Finally, a concise glossary give instant understanding of technical and scientific terms used.

Contents
Author's Introduction - How This Book Works - The Dog Family - Domestic Dog Groups - What is a Dog? - Coat Types - Senses and Instincts - Puppies - Choosing a Dog - Pet Care - Showing Your dog - Dog Identification Key - Companion Dogs - Gundogs - Herding Dogs - Hounds - Terriers - Working Dogs - Dog Credits - Useful Addresses - Glossary - Index - Acknowledgments