A Breed Apart - AKC Museum of the Dog Art Book: Canine Paintings & Sculpture

CONDITION
Superb vintage condition. Hardcover with light, age-appropriate shelf wear to the dust jacket and boards. Binding is sound and pages are clean and bright throughout. No tears, writing, or damage noted.

SIZE
Large-format hardcover volume.
Approximately oversized art book proportions.
330 full-color pages.

PROVENANCE
Published in 2001 and produced in association with the American Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog.

MAKER
William Secord — renowned authority on canine art and historian of sporting and working dog breeds.

MATERIAL
Hardcover with dust jacket. High-quality glossy paper with full-color reproductions throughout.

WHY WE LOVE THIS
A Breed Apart is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and visually rich explorations of canine art ever published. Drawing from the combined collections of the American Kennel Club and its Museum of the Dog, this monumental volume showcases paintings, watercolors, prints, porcelain, and bronze sculptures spanning the 19th and 20th centuries.

With expert commentary by William Secord, the book not only celebrates iconic artists such as Sir Edwin Landseer, but also reintroduces lesser-known talents whose work helped define the golden age of dog breeding and depiction. The result is a sweeping visual and cultural history that honors the enduring bond between humans and dogs.

This is a statement book — equally at home in an English country library, equestrian estate, or refined dog lover’s collection.

STYLING SUGGESTION
Style this volume horizontally on a coffee table or console, layered with a bronze dog sculpture or antique desk magnifier for a classic Ralph Lauren–esque vignette. It also anchors a library shelf beautifully when paired with sporting prints or leather-bound volumes.