One of the handiest books I found in my quest for dog knowledge was a big encyclopedia of dog breeds.
1. The New Encyclopedia of the Dog
Bruce Fogle's Dog Encyclopedia contains an unbelievable wealth of dog information, as well as profiles of over 400 popular and rare breed dogs.
2. Encyclopedia of Dog Breeds
Covering 150 of the most popular dog breeds, the easy to read and understand layout make this encyclopedia a hit with all dog lovers.3. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Dogs
A good beginners, this ebcyclopedia has tons of info on puppyhood all the way through adulthood, and hundreds of breed profiles. Very user-friendly.