Book description
THE ITALIAN GREYHOUND - A DOG ANTHOLOGY gathers together all the best
early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print
antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern
edition. This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the
following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their
day. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced.
Contains Chapters From: THE DOG BOOK By James Watson - First published
in London, 1906, in two volumes and limited numbers. Now a rare and much
sought after work. Its full title is "A Popular History of the Dog,
with Practical Information as to Care and Management of House, Kennel,
and Exhibition Dogs; and Descriptions of All the Important Breeds. In
Ten Parts." The contents were well illustrated with numerous
photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era. James Watson was a
renowned authority on all dog breeds and his knowledge is imparted in
great detail throughout this famous book. Also, THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF
THE DOG By Vero Shaw - This rare and desirable work was first published
in parts over the years 1879 - 1881 and thoroughly described every
aspect of over sixty breeds of dogs. Vero Shaw was a leading authority
and editor of dog books and periodicals in the late nineteenth century,
but this particular comprehensive work stands as a final testimony to
his immense knowledge of the subject. Each breed was discussed in
detail. Their physical points, temperaments,, and special abilities are
given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of
the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. This
classic work strongly influenced the direction of dog breeding in its
time and for decades after. Also, BRITISH DOGS - THE VARIOUS BREEDS. THE
POINTS, SELECTION, SPECIAL TRAINING & MANAGEMENT, AND SHOW
PREPARATION By W. D. Drury with contributions from numerous authorities.
Originally published in two volumes in 1888, but a new edition of 1903
encompassed both volumes. It discusses in great detail over sixty dog
breeds with many photographs and other illustrations. The chapters are
penned by experts on the particular breeds and this book is now
considered one of the finest reference works in the English language.
The Twentieth Century Dog (Non - Sporting) and its companion volume The
Twentieth Century Dog (Sporting) Edited by Herbert Compton. These two
well illustrated volumes were first published in London 1904 and were
compiled from the contributions of over five hundred experts. The editor
first gleaned the professional views of dog judges, dog breeders and dog
exhibitors by distributing over two thousand questionnaires to gain the
information set out in these two leading dog books.
