Books About Dog Breeds

The Best Dog Breeds Books for Kids

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Dog Breeds

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023

Dogs

By Lita Judge

Discover how dogs became our protectors, helpers, and family over 50,000 years.

56 pages· 2,452 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud

4.5 Goodreads · 221 ratings

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Summary: Explore the incredible journey of dogs from ancient cave dwellers to modern companions. This beautifully illustrated book reveals how dogs evolved from protectors and helpers to beloved family members. Uncover the secrets of their roles in shaping human history and the unique bond that makes them our best friends. What mysteries lie in the shared past of humans and dogs?

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$2845

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Doberman Pinschers

By Christina Leighton · Awesome Dogs series

These alert, loyal guard dogs are much softer at heart than they look.

24 pages· 217 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.1 Goodreads · 7 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Doberman pinschers are strong, alert dogs that make wonderful guards. They watch over their families and make noise when danger is near. Though known as fierce, these loyal pets are softies at heart who love to play and go on long walks with their owners. Simple text and photos introduce the breed to beginning readers.

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$2845

Picture Book · Ages 5–8

Basset Hounds

By Paige V. Polinsky · Awesome Dogs series

Long, floppy ears help these low-slung hunting dogs follow a scent.

24 pages· 218 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

4.5 Goodreads · 4 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: A basset hound's floppy ears are more than cute: they sweep scents up from the ground toward the dog's powerful nose, which makes the breed a skilled hunter. Beginning readers learn about basset hounds' history, looks and personalities in this leveled photo book.

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$3525

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Terriers

By Valerie Bodden · Fetch! series

Meet the feisty, energetic dogs bred to dig and hunt.

24 pages

4.5 Goodreads · 2 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: A photo-filled introduction to terriers: how they look, how they behave, what they need from an owner, and how to care for them. It ends with a famous pop-culture terrier, Toto from The Wizard of Oz.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

West Highland White Terriers

By Nathan Sommer · Awesome Dogs series

Small but full of energy, these bright white dogs began as Scottish hunters.

24 pages· 222 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.4 Goodreads · 5 ratings

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Summary: West Highland white terriers, or Westies, are small dogs with big energy. This beginning reader explains how the breed started as a hunting dog in Scotland, why Westies work hard to keep their white coats clean, and what they need to stay happy and healthy as pets.

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$2845

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

Shih Tzus

By Kari Schuetz · Awesome Dogs series

A tiny dog with a flowing coat and a royal past nearly disappeared.

24 pages

4.3 Goodreads · 3 ratings

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Summary: Shih tzus are small dogs that can seem to be more hair than body. Early readers learn what these dogs look like, how they behave and how their royal history in China, and a comeback from near disappearance, made them the popular pets they are today.

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$3525

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

Bulldogs

By Martha E.H. Rustad · Favorite Dog Breeds series

Meet a stocky, wrinkly dog breed and learn how it looks, behaves and lives as a pet.

24 pages

5.0 Goodreads · 1 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: This photo-illustrated book for early readers introduces the bulldog, a stocky breed with a wrinkled face. It describes the dog's features, its behavior and its life as a family pet, with a labeled photo diagram, fun facts, a glossary and further resources.

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$2845

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

Akitas

By Chris Bowman · Awesome Dogs series

Meet a loyal dog breed first raised in Japan four centuries ago.

24 pages· 200 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

2.7 Goodreads · 3 ratings

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Summary: Akitas were first bred in Japan about 400 years ago and now live all over the world, working with police, visiting people as therapy dogs and relaxing with their families. This leveled reader introduces the breed with simple text and photos, plus facts about its country of origin, life span, coat colors and how easy it is to train.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018

Irish Wolfhounds

By Paige V. Polinsky · Awesome Dogs series

Once ancient war dogs, these towering hounds are now gentle family pets.

24 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 5 ratings

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Library Binding

Summary: Irish wolfhounds are the tallest dogs in the world, standing about seven feet on their back legs. This beginning reader traces the breed's long history from war dog to family pet and covers its traits and care, with maps and photos.

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2016

Pembroke Welsh Corgis

By Christina Leighton · Awesome Dogs series

Meet the short, sturdy herding dogs that legend says came from fairies.

24 pages· 214 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.7 Goodreads · 7 ratings

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Summary: Pembroke Welsh corgis are short, sturdy herding dogs with big smiles, and an old legend says they came from the homes of fairies and elves. This beginning reader covers the breed's history, looks and behavior, and what corgis are like as family pets.

Ages 3–6Picture Book Club