The Working Retrievers: The Training Care and Handling of Retrievers for Hunting and Field Trials
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In this complete book on retrievers and their training we enter the world of Tom Quinn one of Americas most successful breeders and trainers of bird dogs. Quinn explains the methods he has used in developing a remarkable series of champion retrievers including his first Labrador bitch Nakai Anny who won honors as Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion and is a member of the Retriever Hall of Fame. THE WORKING RETRIEVERS covers every aspect of training dogs for hunting and field trials from the beginning to the most advanced levels. The book also surveys the various retriever breeds--Labradors Goldens Chesapeakes and others--and their histories. Quinn then takes us step by step through the training process. Also included is information on feeding care and transportation; breeding; buying and selling; and other matters of vital importance. Accompanied with photographs line drawings and a gorgeous 16-page full-color insert with both photographs and some of the authors own fabulous paintings THE WORKING RETRIEVERS is an expert comprehensive guide to be cherished by all who love retrievers. It belongs on every outdoorsmans bookshelf.
