Originally published in Sydney 1914 in a Limited Edition, this rare
early dog book is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.
A later, and still very scarce edition was enlarged and revised with the
addition of many early dog breed photographs. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have
republished this edition using the original text and photographs, as
part of their Classic Breed Books series. Although this book deals
mainly with observations, history and research on the Kelpi, Heeler, and
other Australian Sheep and Cattle Dogs, several other dog breeds
peculiar to Australia are discussed in some detail. Two hundred and
fifty six pages contain twenty two comprehensive chapters: - The Origin
of the Dog. - Variations of the Dog Species. - Creation of Tame Dogs. -
The Noble Dingo. - The Australian Cattle Dog. - The Kelpie. - The
Barb. - Sheep-dog Trials. - Judging and Buying. - Kangaroo Dogs. - Bush
Greyhounds. - True Greyhounds. - Beagles. - Cocker Spaniels. - Fox
Terriers. - Alsatian Wolf Dog. - Laws on Dogs. - Dog Fighting. - Dog
Fancying. - Australian Dog Workers. - A Premier Sheep-dog Trial Judge. -
"God's Dogs". This is a fascinating read for any Sheep and Cattle Dog
enthusiast or historian of the breeds, 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.
