The Dog Show: 125 Years of Westminster (Hardcover)

by William F. Stifel (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you're a dog lover or a dog shower, this is a mandatory book."-- The Dayton Daily News

"Hundreds of amazing photographs and informative captions make this book fun and enriching to flip through. The true connoisseur will appreciate the enlightening information be it cultural, or canine, which lies between these captivating pictures."--Dog & Kennel magazine

Product Description
The minute you open this book you enter a world of pedigree, class, and breeding infused by individuals who are the model of devotion and determination. In the midst of a country unconnected and unrefined, blossomed one of the most eloquent and elite groups in history, and it is still flourishing today. This book examines the lives of the founders of the Westminster Kennel Club, founded in 1877, and praises their work and the positive influence they've had on the sport. Against all odds, these great men kept politics and personal whim from tainting the sport or causing the club to stray from its objective. Stifel follows the progression of the dog show, outlining the influences that war, depression, cultural changes, and change in management has had on the shows, as well as the dogs. Hundreds of amazing photographs and informative captions make this book both fun and enriching to flip through, but it is so much more: The true connoisseur will appreciate the enlightening information, be it cultural, or canine, which lies between these captivating pictures.



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Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592282636
• ISBN-13: 978-1592282630
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,494 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Westminster History, April 27, 2007

By	Gardening in Upstate NY (New York State) - See all my reviews

A large and beautifully produced book that shows the winners of Westminster each of its years as it provides a social history of THE big dog event. Doesn't matter what breed you have, the winners here are all top dogs of their type and just beautiful. A great dog is a great dog, and usually they know it. For someone who has followed Westminster since the 1960's, its a trip down memory lane. The winners' photographs are stunning. the text also lets you know what happened to the winners' after their big win, like catching up on old friends. A nice gift for anyone interested in confirmation showing.

4.0 out of 5 stars The Dog Show: 125 Years of Westminster, March 3, 2008

By	Angelica T. Gordon "shortstuf kennel" (Lugoff, SC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Another great reference book for people who show dogs! There are pictures (or paintings) of all the winners of Westminster and also a little bit of information about each dog!