This advanced guide to carving & illustrating dogs demonstrates how to capture the unique personality found in a wide variety of dog breeds. Detailed tips for depicting long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs, & puppies are provided, including step-by-step instructions for a short-haired dachshund, a Lhasa apso, & a golden retriever puppy. Vital tips & techniques are further clarified with full-color images of each carving project & a sampling of illustrated patterns of the country's top breeds.