K-9 Structure & Terminology (Paperback)

by Edward M. Gilbert Jr. (Author), Thelma R. Brown (Author) "The breed Standard describes the breed, but without prior knowledge of the meaning of dog terms, the description is nebulous..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Every person in the sport can gain from this book. I encourage all to include it in your canine library. -- Pat Hastings - Author, Judge, Lecturer - Forword Jan 2002

If you wish to begin or advance your knowledge of canine conformation, this book provides the information needed. -- James W Edwards Ph.D. Emeritus Professor of Biology & AKC Director - Foreword Dec 1995

There's a need in the dog world for a comprehensive book on canine structure. This book fills that need. -- William Bergum -Judge, Breeder, Past Director AKC - Foreword Dec 1995

Product Description
A basic introduction to the "bits and pieces" that put canines together combined with a glossary of everyday vocabulary used to describe dogs and their structure. This book takes intricate, sometimes complicated and challenging subjects and presents them in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Dogfolk Enterprises (January 8, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967841410
• ISBN-13: 978-0967841410
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #152,716 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good review of general canine structure., June 5, 1998

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This review is from: K-9: Structure and Terminology (Hardcover)

I found this book to give me a better understanding of the movement of a dog in the show ring. It describes quite well the parts of the skeleton and how they relate to this movement. The full impact of the information is probably best used in a class where examples can be shown. Even with this shortcoming I found I increased my understanding and knowlege of conformation show movement.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ~*Highly Recommended*~, October 4, 2006

By	Rebecca L. King "Enchanted Gypsy" (California, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this book from the author while attending one of his Canine Structure & Movement seminars during the spring of 2006. This particular seminar was focused on sighthounds, and being a newbie to the world of sighthounds I found both this book and the seminar immensely informative! I highly recommend people interested in dog sports to purchase this book; and it will also give you a head start prior to attending one the author's seminars!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, October 14, 2003

By	Annette Neeley (Ogden, UT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a must have for anyone seriously concerned about breeding. Forget that, it's a must have for anyone that is breeding dogs. It's an eye-opener with an immense amount of easy to understand information. You'll learn a lot from this book. Follow it up with Tricks of the Trade by Pat Hastings and you're on your way to being a great breeder.