To the Point: A Tribute to Pointing Dogs - Softcover

Davis, Tom; Spartas, Dale C.

 
9780811700436: To the Point: A Tribute to Pointing Dogs

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.

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