Greyhound Racing And Breeding (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)

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Greyhound Racing And Breeding (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)

Dog racing Dogs as pets

Author: A. Croxton-Smith

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Language: English

Published by: Vintage Dog Books

Published on: 11 March 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 710 Kb

ISBN: 9781446545003


Introduction

This scarce early work on greyhound racing and breeding was originally published in 1927. It is now very hard to find in its first edition, and consequently increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it using the original text and photographs as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series.

Author and Content

The author was a well known dog book writer of his day, with his main interest being dogs of a sporting variety. This well researched book will prove of much interest to all with an involvement with greyhounds.

Chapters and Illustrations

Its hundred pages contain nine Detailed chapters, all well illustrated with vintage black and white photographs: How the Sport Originated. Method of Conducting Meetings. System of Handicapping. How to Choose a Dog. The Cost of Racing a Dog. Behind the Scenes. How to Start a Kennel. The Fastest Animal. Heroes of the Track. Rules of the Greyhound Racing Association. Etc.

Practical Value and Reprints

In addition to being a fascinating read for any greyhound enthusiast, the book also contains much information that is still practical and useful 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.

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