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THE GUN DIGEST BOOK OF SPORTING DOGS: HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN THE HUNTER'S BEST FRIEND. By Carl P. Wood.

Wood (Carl P.).

Published by DBI Books. Northbrook, Illinois. 1985, 1985

ISBN 10: 0910676720 ISBN 13: 9780910676724

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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom

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Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (S/hand, Paperback, 1985). 1985 1st edition. 4to paperback (209 x 272mm). Pp256. B/w photographs and illustrations. Rather browned and used but solidly intact, second-hand paperback. Lots of good articles on the history of gundogs, and on American sporting dogs of today and their training. Mostly retrievers and pointers, but includes a section on using beagles for hunting and flushing rabbits. Chapters include: Early man, early dogs; Early breed development; Emergence of modern breeds; Canine body structure; Modern breeds and their uses; A matter of versatility; A look at field trials; Kennelling; Thoughts on yard-breaking (back garden training); A proper start; Introduction to pointing; Field work for pointing breeds; Finishing the pointer - there is no reason for the woods and fields to be full of half-trained dogs; Training the retriever - new thoughts and new signals are needed for this canine pursuit; Training the versatile dog; A matter of philosophy - choose the training method that fits your own personality and that of your dog; when to call the bet - some illnesses you can treat, others require the attention of an expert; A problem of breeding - science searches for cures for hip displasia, but the real problem is heredity; Feeding and nutrition - a lot of expertise goes into keeping your dog on a healthy diet. . Seller Inventory # 44192

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