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This revised and expanded edition covers all the AKC sighthound breeds, plus the coldbloods, staghounds, coyote hounds, lurchers, etc. From the farm fields of the Midwest through the wind-swept North Plains to the desert Southwest, join the author on hunts for jackrabbits, coyotes, fox, and cottontails with a variety of purebred and mixed-breed hounds. Meet some of the great old houndmen of the past and the legacy and lore they left behind. Learn the technique of the trailhound/sighthound combination hunt. Gazehounds & Coursing is provocative -- the author blasts the anti-hunters, insists on a strong conservation ethic, and says that some AKC breeds need an infusion of new blood to restore their working talents. Gazehounds & Coursing is evocative -- the author recounts great hounds he loved well who have crossed the great divide, and game animals he wishes in retrospect had gotten away. Above all, Gazehounds & Coursing is informative -- herein is the necessary methodology for choosing, raising, training, breeding, and running the lithe and graceful "longdogs." .
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The graceful, noble Saluki holds the distinction of being the most ancient pure-bred dog on earth, predating Christ by hundreds of years. Originally used to hunt gazelles in vast deserts of Asia and Africa, today the breed is revered for its dignity and intelligence as well as its unspoiled natural beauty. As a working dog, the Saluki still possesses keen vision, tremendous speed and running ability and strong hunting instincts. Written by sighthound specialist, breeder and judge Ann Chamberlain, this Special Limited Edition offers reliable and up-to-date information to help Saluki owners better understand, train and raise this independent and active dog. Whether owners keep Salukis solely as companions or are investing time in showing, racing or coursing their dogs, this book provides sound, helpful advice for all fanciers, beginners and experienced. Owners no doubt will welcome the author’s helpful chapters on house-training and obedience lessons, everyday care, exercise and basic problem-solving techniques based on positive training. The lavishly illustrated chapter on canine health, written by popular veterinarian Dr. Lowell Ackerman, addresses topics vital to every Saluki owner, including selecting a veterinarian, vaccinations, parasite control and more. Complete and fully up-to-date, this comprehensive guide is the first-choice of top breeders and trainers, providing everything a new owner needs to know about living with a Saluki from puppyhood to the senior years..
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Sighthounds or gazehounds -swift and athletic canines that have hunted by sight, rather than scent, for thousands of years - comprise a small but elite segment of known dog breeds. Few events are tailored for their particular skills, and new folks are overwhelmed by the confusion of running rules, policies, and procedures within the various organizations. In 1994 Como published a simple flyer to help explain the differences.The flyer grew into a brochure, and in 1996 the brochure metamorphosed into a "how to" handbook, So, You Want to Run Your Sighthound The handbook, in turn, spawned a completely revised and greatly expanded edition in Sighthounds Afield: The Complete Guide to Sighthound Breeds and Amateur Performance Events (with a Comprehensive Chapter on Adopted Ex-Racing Greyhounds).Sighthounds Afield includes many new photos, original cartoons, and illustrations. This manual explores diet and conditioning, training for field and track, overviews of all amateur performance events and how to attend them to your best advantage, and basic running procedures - including point requirements and titles - for field, track, and open field hunts. Included is veterinary care, where to buy good stuff, a complete library section, and pages of important resources. The author delves into the centuries-old history of sighthounds, and over 40 breeds are explored in photos and text. With the inclusion of an entire chapter devoted to ex-racing Greyhounds, this book is a complete "if you can't find it here, you can't find it" package. SighthoundsAfield puts everything you need to know about these exotic breeds - and how to enjoy them - at your fingertips..
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Sight Hounds gives advice on the care and management of the breeds from breeding, whelping, and rearing to grooming, training, and general health. Author Juliette Cunliffe also investigates common problems specific to each breed. She reveals both the varied past and the fascinating present of the hounds and also includes a comprehensive chapter on lurchers and longdogs and gives a brief insight into some of the less well-known classic sight hounds. With its informative text and wealth of illustrations, Sight Hounds makes thoroughly absorbing reading for anyone interested in dogs..
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