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The author of this book is a celebrated greyhound aficionado, whose success with his dogs on the racetrack is matched only by his prowess in the field. His extensive expertise, honed over many years, finds expression in this 268-page volume. The book comprises twenty-seven in-depth chapters brimming with invaluable insights on topics such as:
– Origins and History of Greyhound Racing
– The Future of the Greyhound
– Identifying a Superior Greyhound
– Breeding Techniques
– Comparison: Walks vs. Home Rearing
– Understanding the Whelping Hut
– Management of the Brood Bitch
– Rearing Best Practices
– Management of Saplings
– Training Methodologies
– Determining the Optimal Racing Weight
– The Impact of Transport on Coursing
– The Significance of Bloodline
– Selection of the Racing Brood Bitch
– Common Kennel Ailments and Remedies
– Tracking the Weights of Growing Greyhounds
– Measurements of Different Points
– Analysis of Rearing and Training Costs
– The Show Greyhound
– Breeding and Rearing Champions
– Greyhounds as Companions
– Kennel Construction
The book is punctuated with evocative vintage photographs of renowned greyhounds and celebrated Waterloo Cup winners of the era. This volume is not only a captivating read for greyhound enthusiasts and breed historians, but it also offers a wealth of practical information that remains relevant today. Many of the early dog breed books, especially those published in the 1900s and earlier, are now incredibly rare and increasingly costly. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS is proud to republish these timeless classics in affordable, high-quality, contemporary editions, faithfully preserving the original text and artwork.