Includes information on: Origin; Breed development in England; the English standard; the Labrador as a field dog; the Labrador as a show dog; the Labrador in obedience and tracing; the Labrador as a service dog; breeders and kennels in England; basic genetics; the three colours; Labradors in other countries; becoming a breeder; the stud dog; the bitch and her puppies; nutrition for puppies and adults; outstanding winners; top producing sires; best producing dams.
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As Reviewed by Paula Roberts
" 'The Versatile Labrador Retriever' by Nancy Martin is probably one of the best of the Labrador books. It is full of photos of top show and field dogs and is thus of great interest and value to breeders." -- Paula Roberts writing in DOGS IN CANADA, July 1997
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