First published in 1891. A fascinating collection of essays on the
breeding, characteristics and training of each of the major breeds of
dogs in the United States. Including essays on the English and Irish
Setter, the Pointer, Greyhound, Deerhound, Foxhound, Basset Hound,
Dachshund, Bloodhound, Russian Wolfhound, Beagle Hound, Water Spaniel,
Sussex Spaniel, Field Spaniel, the Chesapeake Bay Dog, the Bedlington,
Irish, Bull, White English, Yorkshire, Airedale, Scottish, Skye and
Maltese Terriers, Collie, Old English Sheep Dog, Great Dane,
Newfoundland, Mastiff, Bulldog, Dalmatian, Pug, Mexican Hairless Dog and
Toy Spaniels. This text has been republished here for its historical and
cultural significance. Including a new introduction on dog breeding.