Originally published in 1921, this is one of the earliest detailed works
on Retrievers and Retriever Trials. It is both expensive and hard to
find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using
the original text, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. Two
hundred and sixteen pages contain seven detailed chapters: - The
Flat-Coated Retriever. Early History. - The Flat-Coated Retriever.
History. - The History of the Labrador. - The Labrador at Field
Trials. - Curly-Coated and Golden Retrievers. - The Future of Retriever
Trials by Captain Harry Eley. - A Record of Retriever Trials by Walter
Baxendale. This is a fascinating read for any Retriever enthusiast or
historian of the breeds, but also contains much information that is
still useful and practical today. "Men who shoot without dogs tire of
sport early in life, whilst all who are fond of animals and of training
them retain a long lasting pleasure in it." F.R. Bevan. 1891. 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.