The Whippet Or Race Dog

Download or read book The Whippet or Race Dog: Its Breeding, Rearing, and Training for Races and for Exhibition. (With Illustrations of Typical Dogs and Diagrams of Tracks) written by Freeman Lloyd and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1904 this extremely scarce early work on the Whippet is both expensive and hard to find in this edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. Freeman Lloyd was an expert on dogs and wrote several books on various breeds. This book on the whippet was his best, and is much sought after by true "whippeters." As a respected member of the National Whippet-Racing Club, he wrote from his wealth of experience of this wonderful little racing/hunting dog. The book consists of over a hundred pages divided into sixteen detailed chapters and is illustrated with vintage photos of typical dogs and diagrams of tracks, including an additional gallery of photos at the rear. Contents Include: Make, Shape and Characteristics. Breeding. The Whippet as a Snap-Dog. As a Race-Dog. As a Sporting Dog. As a Show Dog. As a Companion. Training. Tracks and Racecourses. Racing Rules. Management of Meetings. Tables of Times, Distances and Weights. The Rules of Handicapping. Kennels. Food and Clothing. Diseases. This is a fascinating read for any whippet enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Download or read book The English Whippet written by E. G. Walsh and published by COCH Y BONDDU BOOKS. This book was released on 2004-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Whippets Today written by Patsy Gilmour and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the history of the Whippet, highlighting the most influential dogs in the show ring who have become important producers for the breed. There will be detailed chapters on racing, Lure Coursing, and show training, as well as invaluable advice on breeding, rearing, and caring for the Whippet.

Download or read book Comet's Tale written by Steven Wolf and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comet’s Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf? In Comet’s Tale we follow their funny and moving journey as Wolf teaches Comet to be a service dog. With her boundless enthusiasm and regal manners, Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s isolated world. And finally, she plays a crucial role in restoring his health, saving his marriage, and broadening his definition of success.

Download or read book The Whippet Or Race-dog written by Freeman Lloyd and published by . This book was released on 191? with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Born to Run written by Michael Morpurgo and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2008 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's not just cats who have more than one life. Cast aside, kidnapped, or living rough on the streets, Best Mate can always find a way to survive. But will he ever find a real home?

Download or read book The Intelligence of Dogs written by Stanley Coren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-01-05 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions, and inner lives of dogs.