Working Terriers offers a commonsense approach to modern terrier work based on the experience of longtime terrier trainers. An ideal introduction for anyone wishing to work their terrier, this book covers getting started, choosing a puppy, necessary equipment, and maintaining working qualities in a dog. It also addresses hunting and digging for rabbits, rats, mink, and fox. * Written by one of the leading figures in the working terrier world * Practical introduction to terrier work * Contains never-before-published historic photos of early working dogs
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Seán Frain has published over twenty books and writes regularly for The Countryman's Weekly. He has written books for a number of different publishers, including The History Press, and also written true crime books. He lives near the Lake District with his wife and dogs.
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Seller: Coch-y-Bonddu Books Ltd, MACHYNLLETH, United Kingdom
Condition: new. ALL UK PARCELS SENT TRACKED! ALL OVERSEAS PARCELS SENT AIRMAIL, TRACKED! (New, Hardcover, 2008). 2008 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 224mm). Ppviii,165. B/w photographs. Laminated boards, issued without dust-wrapper. Fine new copy. Another great practical book from this noted author, who "takes a commonsense approach to modern terrier work that is based on the experience of terriermen who between them have been working earth dogs for several decades. The author traces the development of the principal breeds and includes anecdotes of past hunts and digs." Also serves as a good introduction to anyone wanting to either work their terrier or get involved in breeding working dogs. Chapters include:- The working breeds; Puppy or veteran?; Chosen quarry and reasons for hunting it; Bushing and ferreting; Ratting; Working to fox; Badger digging; Entering to mink; Working terrier packs; Maintaining working qualities in your terriers. Appended is a template letter seeking written permission from a landowner to hunt live quarry on their land. PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 16.95. Seller Inventory # 44894
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Good. Written by one of the leading figures in the working terrier world. Practical introduction to terrier work. Contains never-before-published historic photos of early working dogs. Seller Inventory # 00090695033
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Written by one of the leading figures in the working terrier world. Practical introduction to terrier work. Contains never-before-published historic photos of early working dogs. Seller Inventory # 00106358207
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Written by one of the leading figures in the working terrier world. Practical introduction to terrier work. Contains never-before-published historic photos of early working dogs. Seller Inventory # CIN1846890241G
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