Dogs as pets

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A gift that will bring cries of delighted recognition from anyone who has ever owned a dog and, dare one say it, charm the pants off even those who strongly prefer cats.

I had no idea that Frieda would enter my life and alter it in the most profound way, but that s one of the beautiful things about animals.

Pippa Mattinson, dog-training specialist, tells you everything you need to know about training and caring for your new puppy.

Haatchi and Little B tells the inspiring and moving true story of Owen Howkins (also known as Little B, short for 'Buddy') and Haatchi, an Anatolian shepherd dog who was abandoned on a railway line as a puppy and left for dead.

The perfect gift for all animal lovers.

As a girl, Sheila never let her gradual descent into blindness prevent her from trying to do everything a sighted person could do.

From two revered experts, a concise guide to caring for a beloved senior dog and skillfully introducing a puppy to the household in a way that allows both dogs to flourish Its a natural impulse: As you watch your canine best friend age, you think about getting a puppy, hoping that the new pup will be influenced by the older dog while softening the inevitable loss.

The enchanting story of a very remarkable dog from the author of the bestselling Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

Originally published in 1928, this book deals in a clear and concise way with all the fundamentals of dog breeding.

THIRTY YEARS WITH FIGHTING DOGS GEORGE C.

Originally published in London 1915 and revised and updated in 1922.

A fascinating and original selection of early writings on the Bulldog and the French Bulldog.

THE IRISH SETTER ITS HISTORY AND TRAINING By Colonel J.

Originally published in 1932 and edited by A.

Originally published in early 1900s.

Originally published in 1920, this extremely rare early work on the Yorkshire Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

HARE HUNTING By "e;TANTARA.

The Bedlington Terrier - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.

The Doberman Pinscher - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.

Originally published in 1930, this is a detailed and informative study of the history and origins of the breed.

Herbert Summers Lloyd MBE, (April 1, 1887 - January 26, 1963), known commonly as H.

SPANIELS AND THEIR TRAINING THEIR BREEDING AND REARING BENCH SHOW POINTS AND CHARACTERISTICS By Freeman Lloyd A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally privately published in the early 1900s, this scarce work on the Spaniel is both expensive and very hard to find in its first edition.

Originally published in 1920, this extremely rare early work on the Bulldog is both very expensive and very hard to find in its first edition.

This rare book was one of the few early 20th century dog books to deal solely with the true `Working Terrier'.

The Sealyham Terrier - His Origin, History, Show Points and Uses As A Sporting Dog - How to Breed, Select, Rear, And Prepare For Exhibition.

This is a truly fascinating book which will appeal to all dog lovers with its enormously varied content of articles and items on the dog culled from the literature of all nations.

Originally published in 1912, this extremely scarce early work on the Bull Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Originally published in the 1930s, this very scarce early work on the Great Dane is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Originally published in 1912, this extremely rare early work on the Great Dane is much sought after.

Originally privately published by the author in 1924, (as The Up-to-Date Pekingese and All Other Toy Dogs) followed by a later revised and updated issue, this extremely scarce book on Toy Dogs is both expensive and hard to find in any edition.

The Boston Terrier And All About It - A Practical, Scientific, And Up To Date Guide To The Breeding Of The American Dog (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) By Edward Axtell A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT This excellent and important work on the Boston Terrier or "e;American Dog"e;, was first published in Battle Creek U.

Originally published in 1926 as "e;Training the Rabbit Hound"e;, this extremely scarce early work on Bassets and Beagles is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

This scarce early work on the Scottish and Irish Terrier was first published in 1912 and revised in 1925.

Originally published in 1878 while the Rev.

Originally published in 1923, this extremely scarce early work on Guard Dogs is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Originally published in 1848, this book was so well received by sportsmen and dog owners alike, that several more editions were published in ensuing years.

Originally published New York 1925, this scarce early work on theGerman Shepherd Dog (G.

First published in 1928, this volume contains a timeless guide to breeding animals, with a special focus on breeding to type.

Originally published in Washington 1924, and republished in a revised and up-dated edition in the same year, this extremely scarce early work on the Collie is both expensive and hard to find in any edition.

The Dingo - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.

Originally published in Edinburgh 1892.

Originally published in 1917, this entertaining book was written in memory of the authors old friend "e;Jock,"e; an Aberdeen or Scottish Terrier.

The colourful early history of the breed is here vividly told, while in the chapters dealing with breeding, rearing, exhibiting, field trials and police work the comments of leading fanciers will be found of great value to the novice owner and indeed to labrador lovers of longer standing.

Originally published in 1897 this was one of the rarest early monographs on this noble breed.

"e;Buff: A Collie And Other Dog Stories"e; is a collection of short stories by Albert Payson Terhune.

Off the Leash: A Dog's Best Friend rounds up a second selection of the best cartoons celebrating the unique friendship between dog and owner.

An ideal gift for dog lovers, Off the Leash: The Secret Life of Dogs showcases the best of Rupert Fawcett's brilliantly observed cartoons in book form for the first time.

Now a major film, starring Dennis Quaid.

The Saluki - A Complete Anthology of the Dog gathers together all the best early writing on the breed from our library of scarce, out-of-print antiquarian books and documents and reprints it in a quality, modern edition.