To the Point: A Tribute to Pointing Dogs - Hardcover

Davis, Tom; Spartas, Dale C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811700437 ISBN 13: 9780811700436

Publisher: Stackpole Books, 2003

Synopsis

* Pointers, English setters, German shorthaired pointers, German wirehaired pointers, Brittanies * Esteemed photographer Dale Spartas captures pointing dogs in action Striking full-color photographs show off pointing dogs at their finest. Included in the book are continental breeds, the Viszla, weimaraner, and wirehaired pointing griffon. Davis writes on the breeds' history, physical characteristics, and personality, as well as training the inquisitive puppy into a finished shooting dog with praise, patience, and repetition. A superb gift book for the pointing dog lover.

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Review:

"Like all good photographers, Spartas achieves intimacy with his subjects, a depth of purpose, and a momentary truth that are apparent in every picture. His dogs look out on us calmly, exultant in the thrill of discovery and secure in that knowledge that we love them."

Synopsis:

Striking full-colour photographs show off pointing dogs at their finest. Included in the book are continental breeds, the viszla, weimaraner, and wirehaired pointing griffon. Davis writes on the breeds' history, physical characteristics, and personality, as well as training the inquisitive puppy into a finished shooting dog with praise, patience, and repetition. A superb gift book for the pointing dog lover.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0811700437
• ISBN 13: 9780811700436
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176