Working Terriers - Hardcover

Frain, SeA�n

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ISBN 10: 1846890241 ISBN 13: 9781846890246

Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd., 2008

Working Terriers offers a commonsense approach to modern terrier work based on the experience of longtime terrier trainers. An ideal introduction for anyone wishing to work their terrier, this book covers getting started, choosing a puppy, necessary equipment, and maintaining working qualities in a dog. It also addresses hunting and digging for rabbits, rats, mink, and fox.

Written by one of the leading figures in the working terrier world

Practical introduction to terrier work

Contains never-before-published historic photos of early working dogs

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b/w photos throughout.

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Se�n Frain has been keeping, working, and breeding terriers for thirty-five years and is the author of over twenty books, including the best-selling The Patterdale Terrier (978-1-904057-57-4). He lives close to the Cumbrian border, where Patterdale terriers have been bred and worked for decades, and has carefully researched the bloodlines of working breeds of terrier and those who have bred them.

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PublisherQuiller Publishing Ltd.
Publication date2008
ISBN 10 1846890241
ISBN 13 9781846890246
BindingHardcover
Number of pages176

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WORKING TERRIERS: THE PRACTICAL METHODS. By Sean Frain.

Frain (Sean).

Published by Quiller Press. Shrewsbury, Shropshire. 2008. (2008)

ISBN 10: 1846890241 ISBN 13: 9781846890246

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Book Description Condition: new. (Hardcover, 2008 ). 2008 1st edition. 8vo (153 x 224mm). Ppviii,165. B/w photographs. Laminated boards, issued without dust-wrapper. Fine new copy. Another great practical book from this noted author, who "takes a commonsense approach to modern terrier work that is based on the experience of terriermen who between them have been working earth dogs for several decades. The author traces the development of the principal breeds and includes anecdotes of past hunts and digs." Also serves as a good introduction to anyone wanting to either work their terrier or get involved in breeding working dogs. Chapters include:- The working breeds; Puppy or veteran?; Chosen quarry and reasons for hunting it; Bushing and ferreting; Ratting; Working to fox; Badger digging; Entering to mink; Working terrier packs; Maintaining working qualities in your terriers. Appended is a template letter seeking written permission from a landowner to hunt live quarry on their land. PREVIOUS PRICE �16.95. Seller Inventory # 44894

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