Dogs in Britain: A Description of All Native Breeds and Most Foreign Breeds in Britain.
First edition. London, Macmillan & Co., Ltd., 1948. 16 x 23.5cm. (10), 471 pages, 7 colour plates, with black and white photographs throughout. Original hardcover with gilt lettering and badge. Slight signs of external wear, including water stain to rear board, mild foxing, otherwise in very good condition.
Contents include:
Part I – Origin and Classification of Dogs: Origin / Relations / Classification / Edible and Sacred Dogs
Part II – Training, Breeding and Management: Science of Breeding / Kennelling / Feeding / Training / Exhibiting / Choosing a Dog / Mongrel or Pedigree? / Dogs and Children / Dogs and the Law
Part III – Breeds and Varieties: The Greyhound Group / The Mastiff Group / The Spitz Group / The Sheepdog Group / The Spaniel Group / The Terrier Group / The Hound Group / Wild Dogs
Part IV – Diseases and Ailments: The Dog in Health / Common Ailments / Major Diseases
Part V – Appreciation and Uses: The Dog in Literature and Art / The Uses of Dogs
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