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 The Irish Setter - Its History & Training (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) - $26.51
THE IRISH SETTER ITS HISTORY AND TRAINING By Colonel J.K. Millner. A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in 1924, this was the first book to be solely devoted to the Irish Setter. It is now extremely rare and very expensive in this first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have now republished it using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a well known judge and breeder, his dogs winning many prestigious prizes during his long career. He was also an experienced shot, and used his Irish Setters to good effect on the grouse moors of Scotland. One hundred and twelve pages contain six detailed chapters:- The Author's Statements. - Some Old Strains. - The Setter up to Dog Show Times. - Irish Setters of the Nineteenth Century. - The Irish Red Setter Club. - Training. There are a number of excellent photographs of famous dogs of the day and also some of their pedigrees. The Publisher has also added an additional gallery of famous dogs at the rear of the book. This is a fascinating read for any Irish Setter 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.
|  The Irish Setter - Its History, Temperament And Training (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) - $26.99
THE IRISH SETTER. ITS HISTORY, TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINING By LEONARD E. NAYLOR. A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published in London 1932, this extremely scarce early work on the Irish Setter is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author was a highly respected dog breeder of the day whose knowledge of this breed in particular was unsurpassed. The book consists of one hundred and thirty two pages and contains photos of several famous Irish Setters and a frontispiece sketch of Field Trial Champion "Sulhamsted Sheilin D'or" by Cecil Aldin. Eleven detailed chapters offer well researched history and professional advice: The Irish Setter's Ancestry and Some Famous Old Strains. - How the Breed has Progressed: Famous Winners and Names. - Choosing an Irish Setter. - The Irish Setter as House Dog. - Standard Description. - Training for Sport and Field Trials. - Some Famous Modern Strains. - Hints on Breeding. - Hints on Showing. - Ailments and Remedies. - The Irish Setter's Future. This is a fascinating read for any Irish Setter enthusiast or historian of the breed and also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. "No Better Breed Exists". Idstone. 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.
|  Working Pointers and Setters - $16.00
David Hudson's new book is a complete manual to the training, breeding, and development of the Pointer and English, Irish, and Gordon setters. Covering all aspects of care, this is an invaluable reference and guide for all owners. The clear and instructive training techniques cover kenneling, feeding, breeding and fieldwork.
|  The History of English Setter Showdogs in America: The Story of the Greatest English Setter Showdogs in AKC History - $17.00
It is generally accepted that English Setters were present and used for hunting over 400 years ago. Today they continue to be one of the more popular hunting breeds and have made their mark in the show ring.
|  The Setter - With Notices Of The Most Eminent Breeds Now Extant; Instructions How To Breed, Rear And Break; Dog Shows, Fiels Traials, General Management, Etc - $23.18
Originally published in 1872, and with the author having over half a century's actual experience in breeding setters, this little novel will prove invaluable to all who have an interes in breeding setters or the history of setter breeding. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
|  The Setter - A Dog Anthology (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) - $26.99
THE SETTER - 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. All of the original photos and illustrations are also reproduced. Contains Chapters From: THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE DOG By Vero Shaw - This rare and desirable work was first published in parts over the years 1879 - 1881 and thoroughly described every aspect of over sixty breeds of dogs. Vero Shaw was a leading authority and editor of dog books and periodicals in the late nineteenth century, but this particular comprehensive work stands as a final testimony to his immense knowledge of the subject. Each breed was discussed in detail. Their physical points, temperaments,, and special abilities are given; celebrated dogs are discussed and pictured; and the history of the breed and pedigrees of famous champions are also provided. This classic work strongly influenced the direction of dog breeding in its time and for decades after. Also, BRITISH DOGS - THE VARIOUS BREEDS. THE POINTS, SELECTION, SPECIAL TRAINING & MANAGEMENT, AND SHOW PREPARATION By W. D. Drury with contributions from numerous authorities. Originally published in two volumes in 1888, but a new edition of 1903 encompassed both volumes. It discusses in great detail over sixty dog breeds with many photographs and other illustrations. The chapters are penned by experts on the particular breeds and this book is now considered one of the finest reference works in the English language. Also, A HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE MODERN DOGS (SPORTING DIVISION) OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND -The author of these three titles was Rawdon B. Lee. He was well known as the editor of "The Field," and also author of the histories of "The Fox Terrier," "The Collie," and other important dog books. The three volumes were devoted to every breed of dog found in Great Britain and Ireland. Every aspect of their history, breeding and management is discussed in great detail. A particular feature of these books were the numerous detailed full page drawings by the famous dog artist Arthur Wardle, which are reproduced here in fine detail.
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