The American Book of the Dog - The Origin, Development, Special Characteristics, Utility, Breeding, Training, Points of Judging, Diseases, and Kennel Management of all Breeds of Dogs

First published in 1891. A fascinating collection of essays on the breeding, characteristics and training of each of the major breeds of dogs in the United States. Including essays on the English and Irish Setter, the Pointer, Greyhound, Deerhound, Foxhound, Basset Hound, Dachshund, Bloodhound, Russian Wolfhound, Beagle Hound, Water Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel, Field Spaniel, the Chesapeake Bay Dog, the Bedlington, Irish, Bull, White English, Yorkshire , Airedale, Scottish, Skye and Maltese Terriers, Collie, Old English Sheep Dog, Great Dane, Newfoundland, Mastiff, Bulldog, Dalmatian, Pug, Mexican Hairless Dog and Toy Spaniels. This text has been republished here for its historical and cultural significance. Including a new introduction on dog breeding.

© 2017 Vintage Dog Books (Ebook): 9781473341876

Release date

Ebook: September 21, 2017