On the basis of new research, this popular writer of classic dog books reveals the fascinating and colorful history of retrievers, and tells how your dog can qualify for the new ratings for well-trained hunting dogs. Photographs and illustrations.
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Humans developed and bred dogs to do specific jobs, but many breeds have lost those skills. Who thinks of the poodle as ever being "a noble hunter"? Emphasis in this history of retriever breeds is on preserving their hunting abilities to save them from the poodle's fate. The story of these dogs is also about the people who have owned them--seamen, ship jumpers, British lords, and American gentry. A brief description of training and field tests ends the book. This will fascinate retriever lovers, and it is recommended for its historical value.
- Helen Sondrol, Lincoln Univ. Lib., Pa.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Helen Sondrol, Lincoln Univ. Lib., Pa.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Good History Book,
By David Engel (Stanwood, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Duck Dogs (Hardcover)
Excellent history lesson for most of the retriever breeds if your in to that sort of thing. Also very good insight to the North American Hunting Retriever Association and how it came to be.
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Fun Wolter's Book,
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This review is from: Duck Dogs (Hardcover)
I generally like all of Wolter's books and recommend them to anyone that is interested in hunting dogs in general or Labrador Retrievers specifically. He is always a fun read and this book is no different. Lots of neat history about the retriever breeds (all of them) and how/when they were created.
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