The Greyhound Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training and Running (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) Originally published in London 1886, this rare early work on the Greyhound is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have now republished it using the original text and illustration. The author was a highly respected expert on dogs who wrote several important breed books. He was also Kennel Editor of "The Bazaar." The book contains six detailed chapters on: - History of The Modern Greyhound. - Coursing. - Breeding. - Rearing. - Training. - Waterloo...

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.

BRITISH DOGS - THEIR VARIETIES, HISTORY, CHARACTERISTICS, BREEDING, MANAGEMENT, AND EXHIBITION. ILLUSTRATED WITH PORTRAITS OF DOGS OF THE DAY. By HUGH DALZIEL. PREFACE: WHEN reminded by the Publisher that a dozen or so lines of Preface were needful in introducing British Dogs to the public, the following questions were forcibly presented to my mind First, whether the book should have been written and, secondly given the necessity for it whether I should have undertaken the work. Both these questions I propose handing over to the reader for solution, as I fear I might not be altogether an...

Originally published in the mid 1800s. This is the revised and enlarged edition of 1897. It also contains Instructions in cases of Injury and Poisoning and brief directions for maintaining a dog in good health. The author was a well known personality in the dog world and wrote many other breed and veterinary books. Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

This special re-print edition of the First Edition of Hugh Dalziel's book "The Fox Terrier and All About It" has not been available to fans of this breed since it first appeared on the scene back in 1900. Mr. Dalziel's famous work on this breed offers a unique look at the early history of the Fox Terriers. The devotees of these breeds praise their liveliness, courage, intelligence, loyalty and their appearance. The demand for this rare book by this famous breeder has brought forth the much needed reprint of this famous classic work on these two terrier breeds. "The Fox Terrier and All About...

This special re-print edition of the First Edition of Hugh Dalziel's book "The Collie As a Show Dog, Companion and Worker" has not been available to fans of this breed since it first appeared on the scene back in 1904. This famous work on this breed offers a unique look at the early history of the Collie and how they were handled in his day. The devotees of these breeds praise their liveliness, courage, intelligence, loyalty and their appearance. The demand for this rare book by this famous breeder has brought forth the much needed reprint of this famous classic work on Collies. "The Collie...

This special re-print edition of the First Edition of Hugh Dalziel's book "The Greyhound Its History, Points, Breeding, Rearing, Training and Running" has not been available to fans of this breed since it first appeared on the scene back in 1887. This famous work on this breed offers a unique look at the early history of the Greyhound and how they were handled in his day. The devotees of these breeds praise their liveliness, courage, intelligence, loyalty and their appearance. The demand for this rare book by this famous breeder has brought forth the much needed reprint of this famous classic...

This special re-print edition of the First Edition of Hugh Dalziel's book "The St. Bernard Dog, Its History, Points, Breeding and Rearing" has not been available to fans of this breed since it first appeared on the scene back in 1888. This famous work on this breed offers a unique look at the early history of the St. Bernard and how they were handled in his day. The devotees of these breeds praise their liveliness, courage, intelligence, loyalty and their appearance. The demand for this rare book by this famous breeder has brought forth the much needed reprint of this famous classic work on...