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Book The Estes Formula for Breeding Stakes Winners

Download or read book The Estes Formula for Breeding Stakes Winners written by Joseph Alvie Estes and published by The Russell Meerdink Company Ltd.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Born to Win  Breed to Succeed

    Book Details:
  • Author : Patricia Craige Trotter
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2012-11-13
  • ISBN : 1621870715
  • Pages : 429 pages

Download or read book Born to Win Breed to Succeed written by Patricia Craige Trotter and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most important book on dog breeding and showing ever written just got bigger and better! Complete with new and updated content by Patricia Craige Trotter, who won her signature breed group at Westminster a record-breaking ten times, Born to Win, Breed to Succeed, 2nd edition is now the most inclusive how-to guide on dog shows ever written. This full-color edition feature's updated and revised information on everything from tips for breeders, owners, and handlers to the proper documentation of your breeding program. In addition to the expanded content, this book also contains more than 400 color photographs of historic and current show dogs with informational sidebars.

Book Best in Show

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bo Bengtson
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2012-11-13
  • ISBN : 1620080532
  • Pages : 657 pages

Download or read book Best in Show written by Bo Bengtson and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 657 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bo Bengtson is regarded today as the foremost international authority on dog shows past and present, and his definitive volume Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows has become an "instant classic," hailed by critics around the world as the most important book ever written about the sport of dogs. Richard G. Beauchamp, a revered judge and author, praises Best in Show: "At long last a factual and meticulously researched history of the purebred dog scene. It's an everything-you-ever-wanted-to know book about the fascinating world of show dogs;" Best in Show spans the history of dog shows from its beginnings in England to the present-day, highlighting the most important dogs, shows, judges, handlers, breeders, and more in 656 pages overflowing with over 700 full-color and historical black-and-white images.Bengtson is at once a student of dog-show history, an accomplished scholar, a highly regarded international judge, a breeder of champions, and, as Kerrin Winter-Churchill surmises, "the greatest living dog writer of our times." His ultimate achievement, the award-winning Best in Show begins with a history of the dog sport, "How Dog Shows Began," a chapter that talks about the development of pure breeds, the beginnings of the dog fancy, and the first dog shows. To understand the essence of dog shows, it's critical to understand what show judges are looking for, a topic that Bengtson covers in the chapter "The Breed Standards." "Without breed standards, dog shows could not exist. It would be impossible to conduct any meaningful comparison of dogs without universally accepted descriptions of each breed;. At their best, the standards;give a vivid, colorful word picture of the image each breed represents, in motion and standing, when alert and at rest." With illustrations from early and modern breed standards, this chapter discusses the evolution of the standards and addresses the variations in certain breed standards from country to country.The third chapter is devoted to dog shows and highlights the most important shows in Britain and the United States. A detailed discussion of England's most famous dog show, Crufts, begins with the origins of the show and traces its development through the 21st century. (A complete roster of the winners of Crufts is presented in the appendix of the book.) America's most highly regarded show, the Westminster Kennel Club is discussed, accompanied by many photographs of the show and its Best in Show winners. (Roster of WKC winners can also be found in the appendix.) Bengtson also discusses other premiere shows in the U.S. including Santa Barbara, Morris & Essex, AKC/Eukanuba as well as the Fdration Cynologique Internationale's annual event, the World Dog Show. The following chapter discusses specialty shows (shows for one breed or one group), addressing the importance and purpose of specialty shows as well as some of the anomalies of certain breed events. The chapter also highlights some top winners as well as America's most famous group specialty show, the Montgomery County Kennel Club's terrier classic.Separate chapters are dedicated to the judges, breeders, and handlers who have made their mark on the sport of purebred dogs. International in scope, each chapter highlights the most accomplished individuals in the sport, summarizing their accomplishments and their special areas of expertise. The chapters also explain what's required to become a professional in the sport. The historical photographs in these chapters do a splendid job of spotlighting the careers of some of the pillars of the sport, including Anne Rogers Clark, Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, Anna H. Whitney, Alva Rosenberg, Louis Murr, Anna Katherine Nicholas, Percy Roberts, Robert and Jane Forsyth as well as many contemporary greats such as Peter Green, Maxine Beam, Corky Vroom, Patricia Craige-Trotter, Jimmy Moses, David Fitzpatrick, Sylvia Hammarström, Roger Rechler, Julia Gasow, and dozens of others.The author devotes individual chapters to the greatest dogs from Britain, the United States of America, and the international scene. It is in these insightful, detailed chapters that the interplay of breeders, handlers, and dogs takes focus and the complex picture of the purebred dog scene is exposed. From studying thousands of show records and breed books and from his five decades' experience in the sport, Bengtson is able to put the sport of dog showing into perspective. He highlights important kennels, breeders, and leading dogs in each country and manages to weave all of these individual threads into an elaborate quilt that depicts the history of the sport. Each chapter chronologically presents the dogs and breeds that had the greatest impact on the show world. In the chapter "The Best of Britain," the author traces the nation's history beginning with early Best in Show winners, the emergence of the Collie and Fox Terrier as leading breeds, how other terrier breeds came to the fore in the 1920s, as well as Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and Irish Setters. In post-war Britain, the focus shifts to Chow Chows and Poodles and then to Toy breeds, like the Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Yorkshire Terrier. The depth and breadth of each chapter, accomplished through insightful, detailed information and exhilarating photography, must be experienced to be truly appreciated.The chapter "Tops in America" is a detailed 150-page chapter;a book in itself;retells the stories of America's most beloved and accomplished show dogs. Readers will feel bolstered by the amount of information and great photography on offer here, as they meet such iconic greats as the Boxer Ch. Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, arguably the most famous show dog in history and the first to win 100 Best in Show awards; Ch. Warren Remedy, the Wire Fox Terrier whose claim to fame is three consecutive Best in Show victories at the Westminster Kennel Club; the Afghan Hound Ch. Tryst of Grandeur; the German Shepherds Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill's Manhattan and Ch. Altana's Mystique, two top-winning dogs that each won over 200 Bests in Show; the famous English Setter Ch. Rock Fall's Colonel, Bang Away's rival and also the winner of 100 Best in Shows; plus the many great winners of the Westminster Kennel Club and other important shows.The author walks the reader through the decades in America, highlighting the breeds that made the greatest impact in the show rings, from the German Shepherds and Sealyham Terriers of the 1920s, the Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers of 1920s and 1930s, the English Setters and Cocker Spaniels of the 1940s and 1950s, to the Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Pointers, and Poodles that later dominated the scene. Afghan Hound, English Springer Spaniel, and German Shepherd greats of the modern age are also featured in photography and great detail.The international chapter "On Top Around the World" offers a perspective on the greatest show dogs of Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Asia. An archivist and journalist for the international dog scene, Bengtson, himself a Swedish import to the United States, has remained extremely well informed for decades, and he remains uniquely qualified to present the kind of global overview on offer in this chapter.

Book The Dog Show

    Book Details:
  • Author : William F. Stifel
  • Publisher : Lyons Press
  • Release : 2003-11
  • ISBN : 9781592282630
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book The Dog Show written by William F. Stifel and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2003-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive history of America's favorite dog show.

Book Dachshund

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ingrid Schwartz
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2011-09-27
  • ISBN : 1593788843
  • Pages : 147 pages

Download or read book Dachshund written by Ingrid Schwartz and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few breeds trigger as much pride as the Dachshund, as only Dachshund people understand why this breed is superior to all others! Any Dachshund owner will explain it to you, as will author Ingrid Schwartz, an owner of Dachshunds for many generations. This Comprehensive Owner’s Guide dedicated to Germany’s Teckel (or weiner dog, as he’s sometimes affectionately called) paints a vivid portrait of this dwarf-sized scenthound originally bred to hunt badger, surely a calling that requires a determined, feisty fellow. Although many Dachshund folk deny it (you can’t blame them for their loyalty), Dachshunds may be the most stubborn canines on the planet and they’re not for everyone, even though there are many varieties to choose from. The chapter dedicated to the breed’s characteristics discusses not only the breed’s two sizes and three coat types but also its comical, intelligent, and determined personality. New owners will welcome the well-prepared chapter on finding a reputable breeder and selecting a healthy, sound puppy. Chapters on puppy-proofing the home and yard, purchasing the right supplies for the puppy as well as house-training, feeding, and grooming (all three coat types) are illustrated with photographs of handsome adults and puppies. In all, there are over 135 full-color photographs in this useful and reliable volume. The author’s advice on obedience training will help the reader better mold and train into the most well-mannered dog in the neighborhood. The extensive and lavishly illustrated chapter on healthcare provides up-to-date detailed information on selecting a qualified veterinarian, vaccinations, preventing and dealing with parasites, infectious diseases, and more. Sidebars throughout the text offer helpful hints, covering topics as diverse as historical dogs, breeders, or kennels, toxic plants, first aid, crate training, carsickness, fussy eaters, and parasite control. Fully indexed.

Book Golden Retriever

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jeffrey G. Pepper
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2012-07-31
  • ISBN : 1621870340
  • Pages : 265 pages

Download or read book Golden Retriever written by Jeffrey G. Pepper and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourth in the Kennel Club Books' Classics series, The Golden Retriever recognizes the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume. Written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book's engaging chapters on everything from the breed's accomplishments in performance events, to their participation as service dogs make it much more than just "another breed book." With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner.

Book Dog Shows and Showing

    Book Details:
  • Author : Source Wikipedia
  • Publisher : University-Press.org
  • Release : 2013-09
  • ISBN : 9781230566023
  • Pages : 64 pages

Download or read book Dog Shows and Showing written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 62. Chapters: List of Best in Show winners of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Pedigree Dogs Exposed, List of Best in Show winners of Crufts, Scenthound Group, Utility Group, Purebred, Terrier Group, Conformation show, Dog anatomy, Dog grooming, Toy Group, Breed group, Canine terminology, Breed club, Sighthound & Pariah Group, Championship, Companion Group, Northern Breed Group, Breed standard, Working Group, Gundog Group, World's Ugliest Dog Contest, Junior Showmanship, Fault, Breed type, Old Jock, H. S. Lloyd, Sporting Group, Foundation Stock Service Program, Leonard Pagliero, Herding Group, Fred Lanting, World Dog Show, Best of Breed, Gait, Show dog, Non-Sporting Group, National Dog Show, Scruffts, AKC/Eukanuba National Championship, Richard Curtis, Breed show, Pastoral Group, Guardian Dog Group, Velcro dog, Miscellaneous Class, James Mortimer, Rug, Cording, Specialty show, Companion dog, Professional handler, Dog Show Superintendents Association, Novelty show, Dog showmanship, General Specials.

Book Briards Past and Present

Download or read book Briards Past and Present written by Ellen Myers and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-12 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author felt it worthwhile to create a record of some long established, and successful breeders, attempting to capture in their own words, their concerns and views when breeding. There are interviews from the breed country of origin, France, vibrant with hundreds of years of history, breed development, and continual pedigrees. Rich with experience and knowledge, France remains an undisputed resource, their experts respected worldwide. A few interviews are with people who are French in origin but moved to the USA and continued their involvement. The balance is with breeders from the authors home country, the USA. She acknowledges other countries with excellent breeders. She regrets she could not include all the existing talent. This book, the author hopes will be "a means to leave messages to future breeders, to communicate through time and space, some valuable points." This book is meant to contribute to the large task of breeding this fine, complex old breed of working sheep dog. "No honest breeder will ever tell you that the pup you buy from him is a sure winner. Neither will he promise you an easy road to success. All he can ever give you is the chance to learn and the admonition that having perseverence, perspective and purpose, will give you a fifty-fifty chance." USA breeder, Harold Marley, highly respected influential breeder of Marha Briards, from 1964- died 1976

Book Dogdom

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1916
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 918 pages

Download or read book Dogdom written by and published by . This book was released on 1916 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Dog Fancier

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  • Author : Eugene Glass
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1920
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 654 pages

Download or read book The Dog Fancier written by Eugene Glass and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Field Illustrated

Download or read book Field Illustrated written by and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 966 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Dog Grooming For Dummies

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  • Author : Margaret H. Bonham
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2022-10-18
  • ISBN : 1119883210
  • Pages : 439 pages

Download or read book Dog Grooming For Dummies written by Margaret H. Bonham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2022-10-18 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your puppy look as perfect as you know they are When Fido is getting a bit too fluffy and Milo is downright mangy, it might just be time for a trim to get your pup looking their best. But where do you even begin? Dog Grooming For Dummies walks you through exactly how to groom your dog so they come out looking like they could win an award at the American Kennel Club, every time! You’ll learn about prepping your canine for the shears, bathing your dog, cutting and brushing fur, all without help from a professional dog groomer. From the most down-on-their-luck rescue dog to pampered designer doodles, you’ll discover how to use the latest equipment and supplies to get people asking, “Did you get a new pup?” (Nope! They just look like one!) In the book, you’ll get: A totally revamped section on the impact of canine nutrition on your pet’s coat New information on how to go about hiring a professional dog groomer and what qualifications you should look for Practical and hands-on advice on becoming a mobile, professional dog groomer A fantastic and page-turning read full of step-by-step explanations, product suggestions, tips, and techniques, Dog Grooming For Dummies is the one-stop resource you need to stop chasing your tail and start washing, cutting, and styling your pooch into perfection.

Book Some We Love  Some We Hate  Some We Eat

Download or read book Some We Love Some We Hate Some We Eat written by Hal Herzog and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does living with a pet really make people happier and healthier? What can we learn from biomedical research with mice? Who enjoys a better quality of life—–the chicken destined for your dinner plate or the rooster in a Saturday night cockfight? Why is it wrong to eat the family dog? Drawing on more than two decades of research into the emerging field of anthrozoology, the science of human–animal relations, Hal Herzog offers an illuminating exploration of the fierce moral conundrums we face every day regarding the creatures with whom we share our world. Alternately poignant, challenging, and laugh-out-loud funny—blending anthropology, behavioral economics, evolutionary psychology, and philosophy—this enlightening and provocative book will forever change the way we look at our relationships with other creatures and, ultimately, how we see ourselves.

Book Maltese

    Book Details:
  • Author : Juliette Cunliffe
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2011-09-20
  • ISBN : 1593788762
  • Pages : 151 pages

Download or read book Maltese written by Juliette Cunliffe and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts at Kennel Club Books presents the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed.

Book Mastiff

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  • Author : Christina De Lima-Netto
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2011-09-27
  • ISBN : 1593788819
  • Pages : 159 pages

Download or read book Mastiff written by Christina De Lima-Netto and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts at Kennel Club Books presents the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed.

Book Country Life in America

Download or read book Country Life in America written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Bearded Collie

    Book Details:
  • Author : Bryony Harcourt-Brown
  • Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
  • Release : 2012-05-29
  • ISBN : 162187009X
  • Pages : 151 pages

Download or read book Bearded Collie written by Bryony Harcourt-Brown and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Special Limited Edition provides everything a new owner needs to know about caring for and training a Bearded Collie. Author Bryony Harcourt-Brown, a long-time Beardie breeder from England, has written an insightful chapter on the breed's origins in its homeland, and guest author Christine Walkowicz has provided an insider's view of the breed's development in the US. This colorful handbook also covers the breed's characteristics and breed standard as well as helpful information about selecting and rearing a puppy, behavior and specific health concerns. With an emphasis on positive-training methods, the chapters on training cover everything from socialization and preventing puppy problems to house-training and obedience lessons. The well-illustrated chapter on preventive healthcare, written by popular author and veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, discusses all aspects of canine health including selecting a qualified vet, inoculations, parasite control and more. Every owner of a Beardie will welcome this comprehensive and entertaining new guide as a valuable addition to his home library.