The Pointer is the classic bird dog, bred to range wide and freeze on point at the scent of game. In The Pointer and His Predecessors, William Arkwright traces the breed from its earliest origins to the modern day.First published in 1906, it draws on early sources to follow the breed's development, its type and character, and the people who shaped it. An illustrated history of the pointing dog from the earliest times.Long sought after by collectors...

Originally published in 1906, The Pointer and His Predecessors is a highly researched guide to anything and everything relating to the pointing hunting dog. These hunting dogs primarily fall under the setter and pointer breeds, and Arkwright has included everything that an owner would need to know. Anyone who has any interest in shooting and hunting culture will find this book of substantial use.The Pointer and His Predecessors includes topics such as:Chara...

The Greyhound has coursed hare across open country since antiquity, and by the turn of the twentieth century excelled equally on the coursing field and the track. James Matheson's The Greyhound sets down its breeding, its running and the lore of the coursing field.First published in 1900, it covers the practical work of breeding and conditioning coursing stock alongside the traditions and great days of the leash.A scarce record of the coursing worl...

The English Mastiff is a giant guardian breed of great antiquity, known in Britain since Roman times. The English Mastiff gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the English Mastiff's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing it, assembled from the works ...

The herding breeds - Collie, Old English Sheepdog and their kin - are the shepherd's indispensable partners, bred to gather and drive the flock. The Sheepdog gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the sheepdog's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing ...

The smallest of the sighthounds, the Italian Greyhound is an ancient companion breed prized at the courts of Europe for its grace and gentle nature. The Italian Greyhound gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the Italian Greyhound's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing,...

A massive guardian of the Himalaya, the Tibetan Mastiff has watched over flocks and monasteries for centuries. The Tibetan Mastiff gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the Tibetan Mastiff's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing it, assembled from t...

The smallest of the sighthounds, the Italian Greyhound is an ancient companion breed prized at the courts of Europe for its grace and gentle nature. The Italian Greyhound gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the Italian Greyhound's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing,...

This antiquarian volume comprises a comprehensive and interesting treatise on breeding race horses, with information on crossing, stallions, selection, and many other aspects of horse breeding. This text contains a wealth of useful, timeless information on horse breeding, and will be of considerable utility to the modern reader with an interest in the subject. A fascinating and informative read, this vintage book would make for a great addition to any personal library, and is certainly one...

Bred by the Russian aristocracy to course wolves across the open steppe, the Borzoi is a sighthound of great elegance and speed. Borzoi: The Russian Wolfhound gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the Borzoi's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing i...

The Mastiff is one of Britain's most ancient breeds, a massive guardian dog known since Roman times. The Mastiff gathers the scattered early literature of the breed – its history, description, character and management – into a single readable volume.These collected accounts range across the Mastiff's history and origins, its description and character, and the practical business of rearing, breeding and showing it, assembled from the works of the fanciers a...

The Pug is an ancient toy breed of Chinese origin, a compact and comical companion that charmed the courts of Europe. In The Pug-Dog, Wilhelmina Swainston-Goodger traces the breed from its earliest origins to the modern day.First published in 1930, it draws on early sources to follow the breed's development, its type and character, and the people who shaped it.Long sought after by collectors, this scarce study is restored here in an affordable mode...