Reaching for the Stars: Formerly Advanced Labrador Breeding (The Pure Dog Bred Series) (Hardcover)

by Mary Roslin Williams (Author)

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Product Description
In Reaching for the Stars , Mary Roslin Williams analyzes what qualities make a good breeder and the problems they have in reaching the top of their field.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 172 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing; 2nd edition (February 18, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875645
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875643
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #676,271 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The gospel according to Mary: how to breed Labradors!, September 26, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Advanced Labrador Breeding (Hardcover)

The owner of the famous Mansergh Kennels, what Mary Roslin Williams didn't know about Labrador Retrievers isn't worth finding out. In this book, the distillation of years of experience, Mary ruthlessly dissects the business of building a better lab. Her examination of what separates the mediocre breeding program from the spectacular is required reading for any serious student of the breed. Beautifully written, this book spills over with Mary's intelligence and tough-minded wisdom. Crammed with inspirational photos of famous labradors, Plate 17 deserves special mention. A head study of Fulbeck Flashing Stream, it shows the perfect labrador head and expression. Also lovely is the photo of Fabracken Georgie Girl.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A facinating read and highly informative, April 19, 2000

By	Alvin Grossman (Columnist for Dog World magazine) - See all my reviews

Learing about the five stages of the development of a dog breeder and exhibiter was mind boggling. Mary Roslin Williams is an excellent story teller and her knowledge cuts across all breeds. With the added information bringing the book up-to-date and adding famous dogs and breeders from around the world has made this book even more valuable.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for the serious dog fancier., March 14, 2001

By	Dee Dee Mac - See all my reviews

If you could only have one book to guide you as a serious breeder and/or canine judge, this would be it! All the knowledge, experience and wisdom is contained in this one book and all you have to do is absorb it. Don't be put off by her Laborador Retriever background, the information pertains to all breeds. I only wish I had read this book 10 years ago.