The Encyclopedia of North American Sporting Dogs: Written by Sportsmen for Sportsmen

by Smith, Steve

• ISBN13: 9781572235014
• ISBN10: 1572235012
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Willow Creek Pr

Summary

This heavily illustrated full-color volume includes thorough discussions on 76 spaniel, retriever, pointer, hound, and versatile breeds. A history of the use and development of sporting dogs in North American is also included, as well as chapters on selecting a puppy, training, anatomy, pedigrees, and breeding. This book is written and compiled by hunters for hunters. The authors were hand-picked for their experience and expertise with the sporting breeds. They have spent collectively more than a century in the field - hunting, observing, and formulating their opinions of the sporting breeds. These experts acquired their experience and knowledge in the field - not the show ring - walking endless miles behind bird dogs; sitting next to retrievers in countless duck blinds and goose pits; and following the clarion baying of a hound on hot scent. They bring their insight and experience to every page.

Table of Contents

Hunting Dogs in Early America	8	(18)
Tom Davis
Breeding 101	26	(10)
David Gowdey
Reading a Pedigree	36	(12)
Amy Dahl
Hips, Elbows and Eyes	48	(8)
Vickie Lamb
Picking a Pup	56	(30)
Steve Smith
General Training and Obedience	86	(18)
Jason Smith
The Retriever Breeds	104	(22)
Steve Smith
The Spaniels	126	(16)
Jason Smith
The Pointing Dogs	142	(38)
Ben O. Williams
The Hounds	180	(40)
Vickie Lamb
Versatile and Cur Breeds	220	(10)
Vickie Lamb
Final Thoughts	230	(4)
Bob Wehle
About the Authors	234	(2)
Appendix	236	(2)
Index	238