Originally published in 1922 as "Terriers", this scarce early work on
British terrier breeds is both expensive and hard to find in its first
edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have now republished it, using the original
text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The
book's two hundred and thirteen pages discuss nineteen breeds of
terriers originating within the British Isles. (with the possible
exception of the Boston Terrier which although bred from a British
Bulldog cross, can now rightfully claim to be an American breed). The
first part of the book deals with the origins, history, description and
standards of each of the nineteen breeds, and includes thirty one
vintage photos of typical dogs: - The Fox Terrier. - The Sealyham
Terrier. - The Welsh Terrier. - The Scottish Terrier. - The Cairn
Terrier. - The West Highland White Terrier. - The Skye Terrier. - The
Clydesdale Terrier. -The Dandie Dinmont. - The Border Terrier. - The
Bedlington Terrier. - The Airedale Terrier. - The Irish
Terrier(Dare-Devil). - The Kerry (Blue) Terrier. - The Bull Terrier. -
The Boston Terrier. - The Black and Tan Terrier. - The English White
Terrier. - The Yorkshire Terrier. Part two of the book contains chapters
on - Feeding. - Washing, Grooming, and Exercise. - The Stud Dog. - The
Brood Bitch and Her Management. - Some Terrier Ailments and Accidents.
This is a fascinating read for any Terrier 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 1900's 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.
