The Labrador Retriever (Terra-Nova) - Hardcover

Morgan, Diane

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0793836360 ISBN 13: 9780793836369

Publisher: Tfh Publications, Inc., 2005

Synopsis

Discover a whole new world of dogs with this revolutionary, breed-specific guide accompanied by a free DVD. Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the US. What makes these dogs so popular? Discover how to bring out the best in these friendly, versatile dogs.

About this title

About the Author:

DIANE MORGAN has authored numerous books on canine care and nutrition and has also written many breed books. She lives in Williamsport, Maryland.

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The Labrador is inextricably mixed up with the various English Earls of Malmesbury. The second Earl of Malmesbury (1778-1841) had these dogs imported to Heron (Hurn) Court, England, in about 1830. Apparently, while at the British seaport of Poole, he happened to see a pair who had been brought into the country from Newfoundland by various schooners and fishing boats. After observing the dogs happily catching sticks and abandoned fish for some small boys, he conjectured that these dogs might make excellent waterfowl retrievers. He called the dogs "Little Newfoundlers". It was this Earl who began the first actual kennel for Labradors, a hobby to which he devoted himself until his death. In fact, he and his son, the Third Earl of Malmesbury (1807-1889), bred the dogs from which most modern Labradors can trace their ancestry. The third Earl was also the one who gave the dog the name he bears today rather than "Little Newfoundler" or "St. Johns Retriever". Perhaps the Earl had something against St John; perhaps he just liked Labrador. It's hard to tell at this juncture.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tfh Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0793836360
• ISBN 13: 9780793836369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192