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The book of the Labrador retriever / by Anna Katherine Nicholas ; with special sections by Janet Churchill ... [and others].
Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) SF429.L3 N5 1983
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Nicholas, Anna Katherine.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Labrador retriever.
- Physical Description:
- 478 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Neptune City, NJ : T.F.H. Publications, [1983]
- Contents:
- Chapter 1 Origin and Development of the Labrador Retriever 11
- Chapter 2 Labradors in England 17
- Chapter 3 Labradors in the United States 27
- Chapter 4 Labrador Retriever Kennels in the United States 49
- Agber
- Ahawahnee
- Aldenholme
- Amber-field
- Ambersand
- Ambleside
- Ayr
- Beechcrofts
- Broad Reach
- Campbellcroft
- Cedarhill
- Chidley
- Chilbrook
- Chucklebrook
- Croysdales
- Driftwood
- Eireannach
- Elden
- Fantasy
- Finching-field
- Forecast
- Franklin
- Groveton
- Hart Lake
- Highland
- Hywater
- Hywind
- Jollymuff
- Killingworth
- Kimvalley
- Labradese
- Lobuff
- Lockerbie
- Lyric
- Mandigo
- Manora
- Ma-Pat-Ma
- MiJan
- Moorwood
- Northwood
- Riverroad
- Rupert
- Scrimshaw
- Shababaland
- Shamrock Acres
- Simerdown
- South Gate
- Spenrock
- Springfield
- Stonecrest
- Sunnybrook Acres
- Waterdog
- Whygin
- Winterset
- Yarrow
- Chapter 5 Labrador Retriever Kennels in Canada 195
- Annwyn
- Braunayr
- Carho
- Casadelora
- Ebonylane
- Okkak
- Ranchman's
- Redsky
- Romillar
- Ro-Shan
- Shadowvale
- Chapter 6 Standards for the Labrador Retriever 225
- The Official A.K.C. Standard
- An Analysis of the Lab and the Standards / Janet Churchill
- Chapter 7 Breeding Labrador Retrievers 259
- The Stud Dog
- The Brood Bitch
- Pedigrees
- Colors in Your Breeding Program
- Gestation, Whelping, and Litter
- Chapter 8 Selecting Your Labrador Retriever 281
- Chapter 9 Caring for Your Labrador Puppy 291
- Advance Preparation
- Joining the Family
- Socialization and Training
- Feeding
- Grooming
- Chapter 10 Showing Your Labrador Retriever 323
- General Considerations
- Grooming for the Show
- Match Shows
- Point Shows
- Junior Showmanship
- Preparing for the Day of the Show
- Going to the Show
- Chapter 11 Obedience and Working Labradors 347
- Obedience
- Gun Dogs
- Working Certificate / Janet Churchill
- Tracking Dogs / Mhyra Stapf
- Field Trial Dogs
- Guide Dogs for the Blind
- Chapter 12 You and Your Labrador 395
- Labradors as Family Companions
- Responsibilities of Labrador Breeders and Owners
- Travelling with Your Labrador
- Chapter 13 Veterinarian's Corner / Joseph P. Sayres, D. V. M. 403
- Congenital Defects
- Vaccines
- Infectious and Contagious Diseases
- External Parasites
- Internal Parasites
- Home Remedies and First Aid
- Care of the Older Dog
- Canine Nutrition
- Ocular Disease in Retrievers / Dr. Lionel F. Rubin.
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- ISBN:
- 0876667485
- OCLC:
- 9827735
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