The Whippet or Race Dog: Its Breeding, Rearing, and Training for Races and for Exhibition. (With Illustrations of Typical Dogs and Diagrams of Tracks)

Author: Freeman Lloyd
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144654883X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 109

Book Description
Originally published in 1904 this extremely scarce early work on the Whippet is both expensive and hard to find in this edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and illustrations as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. Freeman Lloyd was an expert on dogs and wrote several books on various breeds. This book on the whippet was his best, and is much sought after by true "whippeters." As a respected member of the National Whippet-Racing Club, he wrote from his wealth of experience of this wonderful little racing/hunting dog. The book consists of over a hundred pages divided into sixteen detailed chapters and is illustrated with vintage photos of typical dogs and diagrams of tracks, including an additional gallery of photos at the rear. Contents Include: Make, Shape and Characteristics. Breeding. The Whippet as a Snap-Dog. As a Race-Dog. As a Sporting Dog. As a Show Dog. As a Companion. Training. Tracks and Racecourses. Racing Rules. Management of Meetings. Tables of Times, Distances and Weights. The Rules of Handicapping. Kennels. Food and Clothing. Diseases. This is a fascinating read for any whippet 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 English Whippet

Author: E. G. Walsh
Publisher: COCH Y BONDDU BOOKS
ISBN: 9781904784036
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 314

Book Description

Whippets Today

Author: Patsy Gilmour
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780948955594
Category : Whippet
Languages : en
Pages : 171

Book Description
This book traces the history of the Whippet, highlighting the most influential dogs in the show ring who have become important producers for the breed. There will be detailed chapters on racing, Lure Coursing, and show training, as well as invaluable advice on breeding, rearing, and caring for the Whippet.

Comet's Tale

Author: Steven Wolf
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 161620186X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
Comet’s Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf? In Comet’s Tale we follow their funny and moving journey as Wolf teaches Comet to be a service dog. With her boundless enthusiasm and regal manners, Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s isolated world. And finally, she plays a crucial role in restoring his health, saving his marriage, and broadening his definition of success.

The Whippet Or Race-dog

Author: Freeman Lloyd
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dog racing
Languages : en
Pages : 90

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Born to Run

Author: Michael Morpurgo
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007230591
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
For Best Mate, being rescued is only the start of his adventures. From unwanted burden to favourite companion, and from pet to champion race dog, this remarkable greyhound proves that it's not just cats who have more than one life. Cast aside, kidnapped, or living rough on the streets, Best Mate can always find a way to survive. But will he ever find a real home?

Wiley the Whippet, Superhero

Author: Karolyn Emore
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781618976390
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Wiley the Whippet is a super cute, super fast Superhero. Besides saving the world, Wiley loves to nap. The story begins with Wiley looking for the perfect place to snooze, but he is interrupted by a cry for help from his friend, Duck. The poor duck is stuck in the muck and mud near the pond's edge. Wiley dashes to his rescue, saves his friend and is off once more searching for a quiet place to nap. During his search, friend after friend request Wiley's help. No rest for this superhero, not when the woods are full of treachery for his animal friends. Wiley the Whippet, Superhero to the rescue! Says author Karolyn Emore, Wiley the Whippet, Superhero was inspired by my own Whippet, Wiley. Known as the Ferrari of dogs, Whippets have impeccable speed, reaching up to 35 miles per hour. They are also known for their agility, being able to turn corners on a dime. Our Wiley would race around the yard chasing squirrels and jump over branches with ease and grace. It only seemed fitting that he became a superhero. Our Wiley has passed on and is currently sprinting up and down in Doggie Heaven. Karolyn Emore resides in Holly Springs, N.C.When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my three daughters, Paige, Julia and Brooke, and with my amazing husband, Geoff. We play tennis, swim, go for bike rides or just hang out with our two dogs, Butler, a Great Dane, and Kathy, our newest Whippet. http: //sbpra.com/KarolynEmor

The Intelligence of Dogs

Author: Stanley Coren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743280873
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 322

Book Description
Combining heroic stories of dogs with the latest scientific and psychological information, this book has provoked controversy with its lists that rank more than 100 breeds and its exciting new insights into the thoughts, emotions, and inner lives of dogs.

The Whippet

Author: Bo Bengtson
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1621870359
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 850

Book Description
Fifth in the Kennel Club Classics breed series, The Whippet, written by renowned Whippet breeder, judge and historian Bo Bengtson, is the bible on the Whippet, one of the world's most popular and beloved purebred dogs. This book's detailed chapters on everything from the history of the breed to the breed's accomplishments in dog shows around world to the Whippet's participation in racing and coursing events make it the most important and beautiful book ever published on the Whippet. With hundreds of vintage and modern photographs, this book is a must-have for every whippet owner.

The Whippet - A Complete Anthology of the Dog

Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446549704
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 105

Book Description
The Whippet - 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 anthology includes chapters taken from a comprehensive range of books, many of them now rare and much sought-after works, all of them written by renowned breed experts of their day. These books are treasure troves of information about the breed - The 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. The contents were well illustrated with numerous photographs of leading and famous dogs of that era and these are all reproduced to the highest quality. Books used include: My Dog And I by H. W. Huntington (1897), British Dogs by W. D. Drury (1903), Hounds by Frank Townend Barton (1913) and many others.