Domestic animals and pets

First published in 1846, this classic treatise, written by great naturalist Edward Jesse is an in-depth discussion of the most well known breed of dog, including the bloodhound, pug, poodle, setter, Terrier, Spaniel, Foxhound, Turnspit, Beagle, Mastiff, Bull-Dog, Dalmatian, Great Dane and Lurcher.

Originally published in 1929.

Originally published in 1929 this early book on rabbit keeping for profit contains a mass of information that is still practical and useful today.

This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day.

The Great Dane - A Dog Anthology 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.

This anthology includes chapters taken from each of the following books, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day.

This text contains a comprehensive guide utilising 'the widower plan' for pigeon racing, and does so in simple and clear language that will greatly appeal to both the novice and experienced fancier alike.

This early guide is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

The Australian 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 German Shepherd - 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 Irish Wolfhound - 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 Labrador Retriever - 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 Otterhound - 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 Scent Hound Vol.

The Shetland Sheepdog - 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 Smooth Fox 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.

This fantastic and comprehensive handbook on gun dogs contains chapters on everything from breeding and selection to breaking, training, and beyond.

First published in 1934, "e;Hounds"e; by Ivester Lloyd is a comprehensive handbook on hunting dogs, with information on their varieties and breeds, training, management, housing, diseases and ailments, and much more besides.

This volume contains a comprehensive treatise on hunting dogs, with a special focus on history and notable dog breeders.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to training a dog for hunting birds, with chapters on selection and breeding, breaking, psychology, equipment, and much more.

This fantastic handbook on rearing dogs contains chapters on every aspect of the subject from selecting and breeding to training for exhibition.

First published in 1947, "e;The Science of Bird nesting"e; is a comprehensive guide to the wild birds of England, with ornithological notes and hints on nest finding.

Highly recommended or those with a practical interest in hunting and hunting dogs, "e;Some Sporting Dogs"e; is a profusely-illustrated handbook on dogs as used for sport, with chapters on selection and breeding, general management, types of sporting dogs, training, and much more.

This book contains a detailed guide to terriers as used for sport, with chapters on their history, selection, breeding, training, general management, and more.

This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs.

This is a detailed handbook on the Sealyham terrier, a rare Welsh breed of small to medium-sized terrier originating as a working dog in Wales.

A detailed guide to the handling and training of young horses.

A detailed guide to breeding your own horses.

First published in 1912, this is a humorous recollection of the highlights and shenanigans that occurred within the world of Cambridge countryside sport, including fox hunting, shooting and horse racing.

First published in the early 15th century and reprinted with a foreword by American President and hunting fan Theodore Roosevelt.

This is a fascinating work, originally published in 1899 contains a collection of biographies and brilliantly entertaining anecdotes from the cream of the hunting elite in the United Kingdom during the Victorian period.

First published in 1908 this is a guide to the various hunts run throughout the United States and Canada.

First published in 1909 this is a wonderful historical account of life in Victorian Britain, through the eyes of a Master of Fox Hounds.

First published in 1901, this is the second volume of a fascinating history of the Meynell Hounds, one of the most respected and prestigious hunting packs in the United Kingdom.

First published in 1938, this is a short compendium of books on dogs, including authors, publishers and years published.

First published in 1897, just at the end of the Victorian age, this book is a glimpse into a world that few would ever see, the hunting lodges and estates of the upper echelons of British society.

First Printed in 1891 and re-printed here, this is a classic treatise on maintaining the welfare of your dog.

This classic collection of fun, amusing and heart warming stories is a must read for anybody who loves dogs.

A complete and in-depth guide for anybody wishing to better understand what is needed in the breeding and raising of dogs.

This volume contains a detailed handbook on the Bull-Mastiff, a large-sized breed of domestic dog developed by 19th-century gamekeepers and descended from the English Mastiff and the extinct Old English Bulldog.

First published in 1912, "e;Dogs and Their Masters"e; is an illustrated anthology of prose and verse linked through the common theme of dogs.

"e;Canary Breeding and Management for Amateurs"e; is a novice-friendly and profusely-illustrated handbook on keeping canaries, with chapters on everything you might need to know from the construction of cages and perches, to common ailments and their treatment.

First published in 1910, this vintage book explores the various uses of dogs in war, in the police force, and in the home.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to training retrievers, with a special focus on breaking them when they are puppies.

This book contains a comprehensive guide to training retrievers, with a special focus on breaking them when they are puppies.

This book contains a charming and profusely-illustrated little guide to training and breaking gun dogs, with a special focus on managing them when they are puppies.

First published in 1890, "e;Teufel the Terrier; Or the Life and Adventures of an Artist's Dog"e; is a collection of wonderful illustrated stories recounting the various antics of the author's dog, 'Teufel'.

This vintage handbook contains details and instructions on training police dogs.

This vintage book contains a fascinating treatise on the use of Bloodhounds as tracking animals in the police force.