Price: $40.46
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This rare early masterpiece on greyhound racing and breeding, first published in 1927, has become a coveted and increasingly pricey find. Now, VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have meticulously republished it, retaining the original text and photographs, as part of their esteemed CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The book’s author was a renowned writer of dog-related literature of his time, specializing in sporting dogs.
This meticulously researched book is a must-have for anyone engaged with greyhound racing or breeding. It spans over a hundred pages and features nine comprehensive chapters, each beautifully illustrated with vintage black and white photographs. The chapters include:
– The Origin of the Sport
– Conducting Meetings: A Guide
– The Handicapping System
– Choosing the Right Greyhound
– The Economics of Racing a Dog
– Behind the Scenes: An Inside Look
– Starting a Kennel: An Overview
– Greyhounds: The Fastest Animals
– Track Heroes: Tales of Triumph
– The Greyhound Racing Association: Rules and Regulations and more.
This book is not only an intriguing read for greyhound enthusiasts, but it also offers a wealth of practical and relevant information, even in the present day.
Many classic dog breed books, especially those from the early 1900s, are now incredibly rare and becoming costly. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS aims to make these timeless classics accessible by republishing them in affordable, high-quality modern editions, staying true to the original text and artwork.