The dog by Henry William Herbert, W. N. Hutchinson, and Edward Mayhew
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"The Dog" by Dinks, W. N. Hutchinson, and Edward Mayhew is a comprehensive manual on canine care and training written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a guide for dog enthusiasts, focusing on topics such as breeding, conditioning, and the management of various dog breeds, alongside significant disease treatment information relevant to dog owners and trainers. It emphasizes practical advice aimed at improving canine health and performance, particularly for
sporting and hunting dogs. The opening of the text introduces an editor's preface by Frank Forester, who outlines the intention behind this compilation and revision of earlier works by the original authors. Forester expresses confidence in the value of the manual as a resource for dog fanciers and those engaged in field sports, elaborating on the importance of specific training methods and care routines. He highlights the need for compassion in training dogs while emphasizing the effectiveness of proper care and understanding of canine health ailments. This sets the tone for a work that combines technical knowledge with a deep appreciation for dogs as companions and working animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Herbert, Henry William, 1807-1858 |
|---|---|
| Author | Hutchinson, W. N. (William Nelson), 1803-1895 |
| Author | Mayhew, Edward, 1813?-1868 |
| Title | The dog |
| Note | Dinks and Frank Forester are both pseudonyms of Henry William Herbert. |
| Credits |
Produced by Julia Miller, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SF: Agriculture: Animal culture |
| Subject | Dogs |
| Subject | Dogs -- Training |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32300 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 927 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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