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The Labrador Retriever: The History...the People...Revisited; Second Edition Hardcover – April 1, 1992

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Richard A. Wolters (Author), Gene Hill (Foreword)
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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Dutton Adult; 2 edition (April 1, 1992)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0525933603
  • ISBN-13: 978-0525933601
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,743 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 starsFascinating book, great to add to collection of Lab books.
By A Customer on November 5, 1997
Format: Hardcover
This is a lavishly illustrated book that is just plain a treat for the eyes. It's also well written; slanted toward the working side of the breed and containing a few digs at the show breeders, it nonetheless offers up some good reading. The most controversial part of the book deals with Mr. Wolter's theory of the history of the Labrador (lost in the mists of time, so open to [wild] speculation), but the theory is interesting whether or not you buy it, and the photographs and supporting documents of interest. I like this book even though I have quibbles with parts of it and recommend it to people seriously interested in Labradors. If you're just looking for basic info on the lab, though, I would start with something else.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Book, The Labrador Retriever, and Bad Jack Cassidy
By Noreen Pendzick on December 31, 2010
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I have a great love of the Labrador Retriever and have been an AKC Field Trial judge, a trainer, a handler, and a breeder of Field Champion Labradors under the name of Saltair Labradors. I had run across a blog stating that Jack Cassidy, a long time fellow labrador enthusiast, and National Champion breeder, was mentioned in this book. I set about getting a copy to cherish for myself. This is a GREAT BOOK for true labrador enthusiasts. It is a really comprehensive history of the breed and is one of the very few books that deals with the Field Trial World where Labradors became King of the retriever breeds. Yes, there was a very active and real Field Trial World, devised of people who lived for these dogs. They were most often not the owners, sometimes not the handlers, but they were the trainers. This era of true love of the breed was the era of "Bad" Jack Cassidy and yes, there was a "Good Jack", but few people remember the bland. Read this book if you LOVE this breed.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLabrador Retriever History
By Luis A. Bouza on March 26, 2010
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This is a great book! It gives a good historical source of the breeds history, breeders instilled traits, and gives insight as to what the dogs natural abilities are, and how they came to be. If you are interested in hunting dogs, and are thinking of a Labrador Retriever this is a good book to have.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood Book
By Darren Proctor on January 7, 2012
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Good book, covers the Labrador retriever and all of the interesting history behind this breed that has made the retriever the great dog that it is today.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA CLASSIC read for owners of " The Cadillac of Dogs "
By Stuart McConnell on January 2, 2015
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I've always been a Richard A. Wolters fan & have followed his methods TO THE LETTER with great success. I'm not a field trialer but use my dog in upland and waterfowl hunting here in Nebraska. So, I was expecting a "good read" when I ordered this book, but this book far exceeded my expectations! The breadth of information, the depth of effort & research, the plentiful artwork /photos and the engaging style make this book a CLASSIC. I would highly recommend it to any serious Lab ( the Cadillac of dogs ! ) owner.
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