Calling the Dog: The Sources of AKC Breed Names
Abstract The official names of the 136 dog breeds currently recognized by the American Kennel Club reflect the role of the canine in human civilization. Some names are exotic, but most are practical. Most names derive from sources pertaining to geography, appearance, and behavior.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
1995-03-01
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| Series: | Names |
| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1423 |