Download or read book A Matter of Breeding written by Michael Brandow and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A provocative look at the ‘cult of pedigree’ and an entertaining social history of purebred dogs—“a must-read for all dog lovers” (Booklist). So-called “purebreds” are the mainstay of the dog industry. Expert Michael Brandow argues these aren’t time-honored traditions—but rather commercial inventions of the 19th century that were marketed as status symbols to a growing middle class. Combining social history and consumer studies with sharp commentary, this reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name pets pay the price with devastatingly poor health. It includes chapters devoted to popular breeds such as: • Golden Retrievers • Boston Terriers • English Bulldogs • Labrador Retrievers An essential read for animal lovers and animal rights activists everywhere, A Matter of Breeding is a fresh take on the history pedigree dogs and encourages us to love all our furry friends—no matter the coat color or price tag. “If you’re considering welcoming a dog (or two) into your family, read Michael Brandow’s fascinating and eye-opening book before visiting a pet store or breeder.” —Betsy Banks Saul, founder of Petfinder.com

Download or read book The Old Breed written by George McMillan and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of the First Marine Division in World War II.

Download or read book The Complete Rhodesian Ridgeback written by Peter Nicholson and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within Africa and around the world, the Ridgeback has proven its versatility, devotion and intelligence. This text examines the breed's unique appearance and its ability to hunt, as well as its adaptability as a family companion.

Download or read book The Pug Dog Its History and Origin written by Wilhelmina Swainston-Goodger and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1930, this is a detailed and informative study of the history and origins of the breed. Contents Include; 'Theories as to the Origin of the Breed,' 'China,' 'Holland,' 'England During the 17th and 18th Century,' 'France and Italy,' 'England During the Nineteenth Century,' 'Black and Other Coloured Pug-Dog,' 'The 20th Century Pug-Dog,' 'The Pug-Dog in America,' 'Schedule of Show Points,' and 'Schedule of Post-War Champions'.

Download or read book The Saint Bernard A Presentation of the Origin History and Development of this Noble Breed Along With a Discussion of its Care Showing Physical Perfection Kenneling Training Uses and Dispositions A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic written by Joseph H. Fleischli and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SAINT BERNARD - A Presentation of the Origin, History and Development of this Noble Breed. Its Care, Training, Showing and Breeding. By Joseph H. Fleischli. Originally published in Chicago in the early 1930s, this scarce early work on the Saint Bernard is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a noted show judge and breeder of champions. He writes with all the glow and enthusiasm of a true lover of this most noble of breeds. The Saint Bernard is a breed famous in story, legend and history and deserves nothing less. One hundred and ten pages contain ten Detailed chapters: Origin and History. History and Development of the Saint Bernard in America. Nature of the St. Bernard. Official Standard and its Interpretation. Breeding Principles. Whelping. Training. Health and Management. Showing. Profitable Kennel Management. The contents are well illustrated with numerous photographs and illustrations. This is a fascinating read for all breeders, exhibitors, owners and lovers of the Saint Bernard, which also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Download or read book The New Breed written by Kate Darling and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For readers of The Second Machine Age or The Soul of an Octopus, a bold, exciting exploration of how building diverse kinds of relationships with robots—inspired by how we interact with animals—could be the key to making our future with robot technology work There has been a lot of ink devoted to discussions of how robots will replace us and take our jobs. But MIT Media Lab researcher and technology policy expert Kate Darling argues just the opposite, suggesting that treating robots with a bit of humanity, more like the way we treat animals, will actually serve us better. From a social, legal, and ethical perspective, she shows that our current ways of thinking don’t leave room for the robot technology that is soon to become part of our everyday routines. Robots are likely to supplement—rather than replace—our own skills and relationships. So if we consider our history of incorporating animals into our work, transportation, military, and even families, we actually have a solid basis for how to contend with this future. A deeply original analysis of our technological future and the ethical dilemmas that await us, The New Breed explains how the treatment of machines can reveal a new understanding of our own history, our own systems, and how we relate—not just to nonhumans, but also to one another.

Download or read book The Great Book Of Bulldogs Bull Terrier and Molosser written by Marlene Zwettler and published by epubli. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part II of "The Great Book of Bulldogs Bull Terrier and Molosser" deals with the so called Molosser breeds - their origin, history and work. It doesn't show the common bred show dog, but the sound and useful dog. All breeds are described from their origin to present time. The regard of the historical context is of special importance, for you hardly could understand and put in its proper place many characteristics of today's existing dog breeds without the historical background. We have tried to present our cynological knowing legible and easy to understand, adding own experiences of breeding too. Photos in black/white or colored, many out of our own collection, but many we've got from breeders and owners all over the world.

Download or read book An Ancient History of Dogs Spaniels Through the Ages written by M. Ed J. C. Judah and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-03-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Historical Roots of All Dogs, History of the Hunt, Medieval Writings about Dogs, History of Field Trials, Dog Shows and Dog Associations, Spaniels Depicted in Artwork through the Ages, photographs of the English Springer Spaniels of today, and, Selected Pedigrees of Early English Springer Spaniels. Venture into the archeological evidence, modern DNA studies and the ancient descriptions of the masters, such as Plato, Aristotle and Pliny, as they wrote about ancient dogs. Settle back and enjoy the stories of dog heroism through the ages and meet some "real-life" working springers of today. Included is a guide to the early English and American pedigrees of the English Springer Spaniels during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. Meet the ancestors of today's spaniels. Enjoy over 180 pictures of dogs and spaniels from cave etchings to show dogs. Come sit a bit and take the time to learn more about your most trusted family companion and best friend, the spaniel.

Download or read book Art and Science in Breeding written by Margaret Derry and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2012-01-21 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chickens are now the most scientifically engineered of livestock. How have the methods used by geneticists differed from those employed by domestic breeders over time? Art and Science in Breeding details the relationship between farm practices and agricultural genetics in poultry breeding from 1850 to 1960. Margaret E. Derry traces the history and organization of chicken breeding in North America, from craft approaches and breeding as an ‘art,’ to the conflicts that had emerged between traditional and scientific methods by the 1940s. Derry assesses links between the 'scientific' revolution of chicken farming and the development of corporate breeding as a modern, international industry. Using poultry as a case study for the wider narrative of agricultural genetics, Art and Science in Breeding adds considerable knowledge to a rapidly growing field of inquiry.

Download or read book The Bulldog written by John Frazer Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Rhodesian Ridgeback written by T. C. Hawley and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book History and Origin of All Recognized Breeds of Dogs written by F.H. Bennett Biscuit Co and published by . This book was released on 1930 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book AMER BK OF THE DOG THE ORIGIN written by G. O. (George O. ). 1846-1925 Shields and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book An Introduction to Heritage Breeds written by D. Phillip Sponenberg DVM and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-04-06 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed for the particular needs of the working farm, heritage breeds have proved invaluable to small-scale agricultural production for centuries. This comprehensive guide explains why conserving heritage breeds remains important and how they often can be a better choice for the modern farmer than conventional animals. With profiles of heritage poultry, sheep, cattle, and more, you’ll learn how to select and successfully raise the breed that is right for your specific needs. Enjoy the benefits of resilient livestock while preserving genetic diversity for future generations.

Download or read book Pit Bull written by Bronwen Dickey and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2016-05-10 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hugely illuminating story of how a popular breed of dog became the most demonized and supposedly the most dangerous of dogs—and what role humans have played in the transformation. When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate, timid pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed—beloved by Teddy Roosevelt, Helen Keller, and Hollywood’s “Little Rascals”—come to be known as a brutal fighter? Her search for answers takes her from nineteenth-century New York City dogfighting pits—the cruelty of which drew the attention of the recently formed ASPCA—to early twentieth‑century movie sets, where pit bulls cavorted with Fatty Arbuckle and Buster Keaton; from the battlefields of Gettysburg and the Marne, where pit bulls earned presidential recognition, to desolate urban neighborhoods where the dogs were loved, prized—and sometimes brutalized. Whether through love or fear, hatred or devotion, humans are bound to the history of the pit bull. With unfailing thoughtfulness, compassion, and a firm grasp of scientific fact, Dickey offers us a clear-eyed portrait of this extraordinary breed, and an insightful view of Americans’ relationship with their dogs.

Download or read book A Matter of Breeding written by Michael Brandlow and published by Bloomsbury Academic. This book was released on 2016-08-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The provocative look at the 'cult of pedigree' and an eye-opening and entertaining social history of purebred dogs.

Download or read book Racehorse Breeding Theories written by Frank J. Mitchell and published by The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here, in one volume, is a wide and varied assessment of the major breeding systems or theories, as well as the history and background of each. The writers give the reader all the necessary information they need to implement the theory and make it part of a breeding program. They also verify the relative scientific validity of the theories and various approaches to breeding" -- publisher website (April 2007).