Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type

Doral Pub, 2002-10-25. hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x0. 2002 Doral Publishing (Phoenix, Arizona), 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 inches tall glossy color pictorial hardcover, no dust jacket, white lettering to front cover and spine, copiously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, xxii, 234 pp. plus errata slip laid in. Very slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Insignificant soiling to blank front free-endpaper and rear pastedown. Otherwise, a near fine copy - clean, bright and unmarked - of this scarce and desirable first edition of a classic title for professional breeders. ~SP19~ [2.0P] Come along with noted dog show judge and syndicated columnist Richard G. Beauchamp on a journey to unveil the mysteries of breed type. Beauchamp offers insight into the essential qualities and finer points of purebred dog breeds, with engaging, anecdotal experiences from his years as a purebred dog breeder and judge. Dog lovers, exhibitors, breeders, and conformation judges will all be entertained and informed. With this knowledge, the reader will gain a greater understanding of the nuances of excellence and a better ability to fulfill their responsibilities as exhibitors, breeders, and judges, thus helping preserve the intent of the founders and pioneers of the breeds. A dog man through and through, Beauchamp gives the reader a detailed view of breed type, delivering real understanding with friendly and approachable instruction that allows his readers to follow along with his appreciation for purebred dogs. Contents: Looking Forward, Looking Back; Essentials; Pictures on a Wall; Eliminating the Confusion; Defining the Term; The Common Denominators; Breed Character; Silhouette; Head; Movement; Coat; The Breed-type Workbook; The Graphing Technique; Bibliography; Index. - 'The standard against which all other dog breeding books will be measured.'