Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type (Hardcover)

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One of America's foremost personalities on the dog scene has written an insightful analysis of why we can't consistently breed better dogs.

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Every once in a while I pull out the photograph I have of the Colonel - a treasured gift from the dog's owner, Bill Holt - to see if the dog was as wonderful as I remember. I am never disappointed. Here was a dog that clearly illustrated "a sucessful sum of all the parts."

The classic elegance of his exquisiste head, his overall balance, the angles, the ease at which one portion of his anatomy flowed on to the next and allowed him to float around the ring - all sheer perfection. Add to this a ring presence that commended every eye, and you have what all who breed or show or judge keep looking for - that once-in-a-lifetime dog that makes all the rest of the effort worth working through. Although I had no idea at the time, I had been introduced to a dog who not only had - but was - type. ...

I was fascinated by Mrs. Sutton's knowledge of the countless breeds we discussed and in awe of her ability to capture in just a few words what was in effect the absolute essence of the breeds she talked about. ...

As editor and publisher of Kennel Review magazine for over thirty years, I was also directly involved in the promotional campaigns of a vast majority of the great winners of that era. I became privy to a great deal of the knowledge and experience that was invested in the winning and producing success of the dogs owned by our clients. ...

My judging experience put me in touch with the variations that time and distance can create within our breeds. This lifelong and multi-layered expereince in the world of dogs taught me one monumentally important lesson - the more fully an individual understands the meaning of the term "breed type" the more effective and successful the person will be in any chosen purebred-related endeavor. ...

A full understanding of what "breed type" really means can't help but provide greater access to understanding what separates quality from mediocrity and elevates an individual dog or breeding program to excellence. The greater our understanding of the nuances of excellence, the better our ability to fulfill our responsibilities as brreder, judge, or exhibitor. In doing so, we help preserve the intent of the founders of our given breeds and assist in the selection of stock that will best accomodate that goal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 356 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing (October 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875890
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875896
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,390,556 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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30 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From coat and head shape to silhouette and movement, November 9, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Solving The Mysteries Of Breed Type by Richard Beauchamp (syndicated columnist, dog show judge, and former publisher of "Kennel Review" magazine) is a straightforward and detailed instructional guide for aspiring dog breeders, and novice dog show judges, and purebreed connoisseurs aspiring to acquire a degree of professionalism, about discerning the subtle distinctions of breed type. Individual chapters competently address what to look for in various physical characteristics, from coat and head shape to silhouette and movement. Black-and-white photographs enhance the meticulous text descriptions in this succinctly written resource which should be considered a core reference title for personal, professional, and community library collections.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, June 17, 2008

By	Debbie (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type (Kennel Club Pro) (Hardcover)

This book answers the age old question "What is breed type?" in a clear and easy to read format. It should be in every dog person's library.

1.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up edition, September 10, 2009

By	E. Green "E Green" (Atlanta, Ga) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type (Kennel Club Pro) (Hardcover)

9 out of 10 stars on this one. Although I am not a fan of his writing style, did gain some insight from this book. As a owner of the original version I was glad to see that this oone held together after the first chapter. I only have pieces of the 1st edition. Common sense approach to evaluating dogs and a useful test....