title: Realistic Dogs: A How -to Workbook for Carvers and Artists
author: Jack Kochan
description: Man's best friend receives top-billing in Realistic Dogs by renowned dog artist and carver Jack Kochan. Written for intermediate to advanced carvers using power carving tools, Realistic Dogs will show readers how to capture the unique personality found in a variety of dog breeds. Readers will find detailed carving guidance for long-haired dogs, short-haired dogs and puppies-including step-by-step instructions for three dogs: - Short-haired Dachshund - Lhasa Apso - Golden Retriever Puppy By providing thorough tips and techniques-illustrated with clear, full-color photography-this book gives power carvers a valuable tool to follow for carving these three breeds. Plus, author Jack Kochan provides a thorough sampling of expertly illustrated patterns some of the country's top breeds, including: - Pointer - Dalmatian - Greyhound - Great Dane - Golden Retriever - Boxer - And more Whether a family pet or hunting companion, dogs hold a special place in our hearts, and have been a favorite subject of carvers everywhere. Readers will benefit from the author's years of power carving experience, who provides detailed instruction on all aspects of dog carving-including anatomy, fur, tools, materials and finishing-and will give the reader all the skills they need to become accomplished dog carvers.
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  Copyright © 2020 Rob Phillips
  
  All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form
  without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright
  law.  
  For permissions contact: editor@latahbooks.com  
    
  This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real
  people, or real places are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places,
  and events are products of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to
  actual events or places or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.  
    
  Book design by Gray Dog Press and Kevin Breen  
  Cover image derived from Adobe Stock photos  
    
  ISBN: 978-0-9997075-8-6  
  Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available upon request  
    
  Manufactured in the United States of America  
    
  Production by Gray Dog Press  
  www.graydogpress.com  
    
  Published by  
  Latah Books, Spokane, Washington  
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  The author may be contacted at yakimahunter@yahoo.com  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  