The definitive, factual, long awaited book about Griffons tells you not only their history, but also the testing, judging and breeding of versatile hunting dogs. Included is an extensive appendix and bibliography, plus more than 200 photographs covering the period from 1870 to 1995, in 30 chapters, 460 pages. In 2010 Cornell University began using this book as a reference in their canine genetics research program.
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Because of her truth and honesty, Griffons...will benefit from this book...This is THE breed book for ALL breeds. Larry Mueller, hunting dog editor, OUTDOOR LIFE, Introduction of book For Griffon owners, it is a collectors reference without equal...well researched and well written book. Sandy Gunn, DOGS IN CANADA, July , 1997; inclusive, definitive, fast-paced, ... has ... the answers to Griffons each of us has yet to think about asking... --Bill Tarrant, Gun Dog Editor OUTDOOR LIFE, Letter 1995
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Joan Bailey was editor of THE GUN DOG SUPREME for 25 years. Joan is the winner of 13 awards from the DOG WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. She has been a field judge of versatile hunting dogs for 27 years. Larry Mueller, hunting dog editor of OUTDOOR LIFE, calls her ;one of America's great dog people.
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One-of-a-kind 'inside' story of a breed,
This review is from: Griffon Gun Dog Supreme: The History and the Story of How to Improve a Breed (Paperback)
I've seen breed books before. Boring club lists. Here is a change of pace. This is riveting reading for anyone. A rare look inside a breed. (The only look? Any other insider books like this?) If you wonder why a dog book needs to have a lawyer look it over, you'll know why after reading this. Candid reports on the serious troubles a dog breed club faced with its dog going downhill fast. Starts with how the dog was created; its highpoints; its intro to the US; then outlines how the trouble started. A great distillation of the purpose and spirit behind those who work for dogs and why. A great primer! Health, stability and function: these basics were all in trouble. But the club found a way out. A desparate measure. ---The one fault with the book is its one-sided nature. But it is quite clear that it is a personal story. My own subsequent investigation showed that the situation and rescue method was perhaps arguable. But that's second-guessing. This book puts you on the frontline of an emergency. You get the feel that if someone else wanted to stake their career and reputation on the quality of a breed, they could have. But you won't find many who will make such a stand. The characters in this book do. Many people quit the club. But it looks like the dogs are far better off. Quite a tale! As good as any potboiler!
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More than history, this book is about the future.,
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This review is from: Griffon Gun Dog Supreme: The History and the Story of How to Improve a Breed (Paperback)
This book is more than an excellent, well researched, history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. It is about the future of all breeds. That future is in the hands of people. Some individuals use a breed for their own ends. Others cooperate together for a common goal. This book is about people cooperating together to develop the Griffon Gundog Supreme. The history of the Griffon and the methods used by the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Club of America to improve and preserve this breed can apply to any breed.
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Griffon Gun Dog Supreme: The History and the Story of How to Improve a Breed,
This review is from: Griffon Gun Dog Supreme: The History and the Story of How to Improve a Breed (Paperback)
This book is a labor of love for Versatile Hunting Dogs. It includes the detail progress of how to change a breed of dog to a better ( some would say the best ) versatile foot hunters companion dog. The detail on the history, breeding, and testing of a hunting dog is brought together with dog info on a current breeding/program in a special insiders view.This is a single source point of reference for Versatile Dogs. A very interestingly presented lesson in dog breeding. Jack Dallimore
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