David Alderton is a UK-based writer specialising in pets and natural history topics. Growing up in a home surrounded by pets, he originally trained to become a veterinary surgeon. An allergic dermatitis acquired in his final year of study forced a change of career however, and so led him into the field of writing about pets and their care. He has since become a regular contributor of articles on this subject to a wide range of newspapers and magazines in the UK and abroad, and also participates frequently in radio and television programmes. His books have currently sold over six million copies, and have been translated into 30 different languages. David’s titles have won awards in the USA from the Cat Writers' Association of America and the Maxwell Medallion from the Dog Writers’ Association of America, as well as being nominated for the Sir Peter Kent Conservation Book Prize. He has also chaired the National Council for Aviculture, the umbrella organisation for bird-keeping clubs and associations in the UK, and is a member of the Kennel Club, as well as editor of the monthly magazine Practical Reptile Keeping.
Series
Books
Encyclopedia of Aquarium & Pond Fish
2005
The Dog Selector
How to Choose the Right Dog for You
2010
Firefly Encyclopedia of the Vivarium
Keeping Amphibians, Reptiles, and Insects,
2007
Bettas and Gouramis
Understanding Siamese Fighting Fish, Paradisefish, Kissing Gouramis, and Other Anabantoids
2003
The Mutt Book
2007
The Ultimate Guide To Cockatiels
The Only Pet Cockatiel Book You’ll Ever Need! Includes: Breeding, Training, Housing, Feeding, Health Care, Facts and More!
2023
Encyclopedia of Animals
2010
The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of Birds of the World
2006
How to Talk with Your Dog
2004
101 Essential Tips
Caring For Your Pet Bird
1996
Birds of Asia and Australia
2004
Cats
1992
Dogs
1993
Freshwater Aquariums
Basic Aquarium Setup and Maintenance (CompanionHouse Books) Beginner-Friendly Guide to Keeping Fish, Choosing Varieties, Setting the Tank, Achieving Optimum Water Quality, & More
2003
Crocodiles & Alligators Of The World
1991
DK Pockets
1999
DK Illustrated Oxford Dictionary
1998
The Dog Decoder
The Essential Guide to Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
2011
Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards
From Black Caimans to Komodo Dragons
2024
Wild Cats of the World
1993
The Dog
Finding Your Forever
2020
Guía visual del gato
como escoger al gato adecuado
2011
Horses
1995
Your Perfect Dog
The Ultimate Breed-by-Breed Guide to Choosing a Dog that's Your Ideal Match
2014
Visual Encyclopedia of Animals
2001
Foxes, Wolves and Wild Dogs of the World
1994
Ultimate Encyclopedia Caged & Aviary Birds
2000
Practical Guide to Cat and Kitten Care
A Complete Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Caring for Your Cat or Kitten
1987
Encyclopedia of Dogs
2008
