
Dogs of the World
A Gallery of Pups from Purebreds to Mutts,
An Illustrated Compendium (UK)
Written and Illustrated by Lili Chin
Dogs of the World is packed with over six hundred dog illustrations and fascinating tidbits, expanding on the poster series of the same name. Tracing the history of our modern dogs through a vibrantly visual timeline, this book combines my love of drawing diverse-looking dogs - breeds, landraces, village dogs, mutts - with explanations of all the different labels we use to classify them.
US Publisher: Ten Speed Press (Penguin Random House)
UK Publisher: Particular Books, Penguin Books
Publication Date: April 1st (UK), April 15th, 2025 (US)
ISBN: 9781984862006
288 pages

Playful yet well researched, Dogs of the World treats dogs as not just breeds, but international citizens. From ancient dogs kept for their function, through the myriad resplendent mutts of today, Chin's illustrations smile out at you, happy to keep your company. This is a welcome addition and critical supplement to breed books.
- Alexandra Horowitz, author of Inside of a Dog and The Year of the Puppy
Dogs of the World takes you on a fascinating journey into how coevolution and selective breeding has resulted in the hundreds of dog breeds we see today. Chin’s wonderful illustrations make this vast and complex subject entertaining and accessible and you are sure to discover breeds you never even knew existed. This is one book that your dog definitely wants you to read!”
- Victoria Stilwell, dog behavior expert, author, and TV host
A delightful, informative, and important book! A must read for dog lovers of all ages.
- Julie Hecht, canine scientist, dogspies.com
Lili's adorable drawings of hundreds of dog breeds will put a huge smile on your face (not least because the book includes so many happy pups). It would be a great gift for anyone who loves dogs.
- Zazie Todd, author of Wag and Bark
It's the perfect travel size. I plan on taking my copy everywhere I go. I highly recommend this not only to all dog lovers but also to the Kennel Club organizations around the world.
- Chris Nelson, dog show announcer for AKC and UKC
It's like a world tour through dogdom, with Lili Chin as your joyful guide.
- Leonardo Ashreyandi Numberi, canine scientist
Where To Buy
Dogs of the World can be purchased from your favorite independent bookseller and all good bookstores! (Please note that the UK edition has a different cover)
Dogwise | Amazon | Bookshop | Stuart Ng Books | Kinokuniya
Penguin Books (UK)
Signed copies are available from this website.
Wholesale/Bulk Orders
Penguin Random House
Phone: 1800.722.3000 (Press 2 for customer service)
Languages
American English, UK English, Dutch, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
Press
Please direct all press enquiries to Felix Cruz, fcruz@penguinrandomhouse.com
or Shauna Lacy (UK) SLacy@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk
DogCast Radio: Dogs of the World with Lili Chin (podcast)
This Adorable New Illustrated Book Will Introduce You To 600 Dog Breeds - Kinship
Dogs of the World: An Interview with Lili Chin - Companion Animal Psychology blog
600 kinds of dogs? Pet illustrator Lili Chin aims to capture them all in whimsical drawings - AP News
Kazakh Tazy joins Global Dog Encyclopedia - The Astana Times
Resources
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Book Notes and References
Visit this blog post for my references and recommended reads. I have also made note of a couple of corrections.