The Ultimate series takes the serious animal lover on a journey into the finer points of dog breeds and dog care, horses, birds and fish. Each book is written by a panel of experts who specialize in distinct areas of interest to pet lovers, including history, breeding, showing, training, and health and veterinary care. Fully illustrated and coffee-table sized, these books also make great gifts for the committed pet enthusiast.
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The Ultimate Greyhound The Greyhound, one of the most ancient of breeds, has had a remarkably colorful history, starting with its role as a supreme hunting dog, its changing role as a coursing dog, to its present status as track racing dog, show dog and loving companion. In The Ultimate Greyhound, editor Mark Sullivan has recruited a cast of specialists to examine the Greyhound in all its aspects. In Part I, there is an in-depth study of the Greyhound as the King of Sighthounds, comparing its temperament and physique to some of the other sighthound breeds. The beauty of the Greyhound is celebrated with a look at paintings through the ages. In Part II, the world of the racing Greyhound is investigated with insights into the mental make-up of the racing dog, feeding and training regimes, and tips from some of the top trainers in the UK, Ireland, North America and Australia. The retired racing Greyhound deserves very special treatment, and in Part III extensive coverage is given to adopting a former racing dog, the care that is required, and the special help some dogs may need to become fully socialized as family companions. Part IV looks at the show greyhound, with an analysis and interpretation of the Breed Standard, and a special pictorial feature evaluating the appearance and anatomy of show Greyhounds. The health of the Greyhound comes in for close examination in Part V, which gives a comprehensive A?Z listing of diseases and conditions which affect the breed, accompanied with detailed methods of treatment. Illustrated with over 200 color photos, this is the book for the true Greyhound connoisseur.
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The Ultimate Greyhound
- King of the Sighthounds
- Celebrating the Greyhound
- The Recing Greyhound
- Understanding
- Rearing and Schooling
- Peak Performance
- Troubleshooting
- The Retired Greyhound
- Adopting a Greyhound
- Health Care
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ultimate Greyhound is ultimate info,
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This review is from: The Ultimate Greyhound (Hardcover)
The Ultimate Greyhound is one of the most thorough greyhound books I have come across to date. Gorgeously illustrated with lots of colorful photographs, the book gives a generous background into the history and origins of the breed as well as origins of Coursing, Track Racing and the development of the Conformation Standard of Greyhounds in both the AKC and UKC. It shares information on the care and upbringing of these beautiful creatures from three different Countries, covering ALL aspects dogs bred both for conformation (show-dogs) and for the track. The Ultimate Greyhound also covers reasons for retirement, troubleshooting both health and common behavioral problems, giving insight into their cause as well as their cures. An excellant book. If you have a greyhound, want a greyhound or just want more info; this is the book to get.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greyt info for Greyhound owners,
By J.B. (Rhode Island USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Ultimate Greyhound (Hardcover)
I found this book to be a wellspring of information covering some of the greyhounds humble beginnings through its racing career. It gives in deapth views of the life of the racing Greyhound in not only the US, but in Ireland, the UK and Australia; the similarities and differences between them. It talks about bringing your new adoptee home and some of the common medical issues you may have to deal with. Lots of color photos. The Ultimate Greyhound is an Ultimate source of info. Definately 5 stars.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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A Great, Informative Book,
This review is from: The Ultimate Greyhound (Hardcover)
This book had informative chapters about how a racer is cared for, Adopting an ex-racer, bringing it home, socializing and training. It also had a a-z common health problem guide in the back. definitely one of the better Greyhound books
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"How dogs performed a job was, for previous generations, far more important than purity of lineage or aesthetic qualities." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tracheal worm, sprung toes, red meat allergy, complete biscuit, metacarpal periostitis, bald thigh syndrome, milk sores, elastic pressure bandage, kennel rest, stopper pad, kennel floor, shin soreness, magnetic field therapy, drag lure, sighthound breeds, racing kennels, left hindlimb, sand toe, retired racer, accessory carpal bone, pad injuries, dislocated toe, nail bed infection, track leg, certain bloodlines Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Ultimate Greyhound, Steve Nash, Anne Finch, Espen Engh, British Standard, Afghan Hound, American Standard, Breed Standards, Italian Greyhound, Pharaoh Hound, Waterloo Cup, Iona Antiques, Robert Leighton, Alabama Rot, British Museum, Broken Nails, Coupling Joint Injuries, The Cirneco, The Taigan, English School, Espen Engb, Foot Rot, Heartworm Disease, Mick Darcy, Pat Norris New!
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"How dogs performed a job was, for previous generations, far more important than purity of lineage or aesthetic qualities." Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tracheal worm, sprung toes, red meat allergy, complete biscuit, metacarpal periostitis, bald thigh syndrome, milk sores, elastic pressure bandage, kennel rest, stopper pad, kennel floor, shin soreness, magnetic field therapy, drag lure, sighthound breeds, racing kennels, left hindlimb, sand toe, retired racer, accessory carpal bone, pad injuries, dislocated toe, nail bed infection, track leg, certain bloodlines Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Ultimate Greyhound, Steve Nash, Anne Finch, Espen Engh, British Standard, Afghan Hound, American Standard, Breed Standards, Italian Greyhound, Pharaoh Hound, Waterloo Cup, Iona Antiques, Robert Leighton, Alabama Rot, British Museum, Broken Nails, Coupling Joint Injuries, The Cirneco, The Taigan, English School, Espen Engb, Foot Rot, Heartworm Disease, Mick Darcy, Pat Norris New!
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- His Lordship by Leslie Thomas on page 14
- Histoire Naturelle by GeorgesLouis De Buffon on page 8
- Veterinary Advice for Greyhound Owners by John Kohnke in Front Matter
- Canine Terminology (Dogwise Classics) by Harold R. Spira on page 0
- Animals and Men: Their Relationship as Reflected in Western Art From Prehistory to the Present Day by Clark on page 5
- Greyhounds (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) by D. Caroline Coile Ph.D. in Back Matter
- Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies by Lee Livingood in Back Matter
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