Visualizations of the Dog Standards (1962) — a rare illustrated reference from the Popular Dogs Publishing Co., England. Filled with mid-century breed standard visuals and photos — a perfect gift for vintage dog lovers or décor collectors.
Publisher: Popular Dogs Publishing Co.
Copyright: 1962
Binding: Brown faux-leather (textured hard cover) with gilt title lettering. Spine is showing wear - see photo.
🧠 Background
This was a reference book for breeders and show judges, published by the Popular Dogs Publishing Company in London — the same publisher behind The Kennel Gazette and Popular Dogs Annual.
The book contains illustrations and photographs depicting official breed standards — structure, posture, and coat type — used for judging in conformation shows. It’s basically a visual encyclopedia of purebred dogs, intended to help professionals interpret breed specifications.
A Note on Vintage
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The 1962 edition is among the more desirable because:
It was printed before the major breed standard revisions of the late 1960s–70s.
It includes early photography and line drawings from English kennel clubs.
It was published in relatively limited numbers, mostly for trade use.