Title: Working Dogs: An Attempt to Produce a Strain of German Shepherds Which Combines Working Ability and Beauty of Conformation (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Jul 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 026660157X
ISBN 13: 9780266601579
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 519 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
Weight: 272 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Discover a groundbreaking approach to tool-made dogs .

This book chronicles a scientific breeding program that aims to create working dogs tailored for courage, intelligence, and reliable performance in real-world tasks.

Framed around the Fortunate Fields project, it shows how careful planning, measurement, and training turn living animals into dependable partners for police work, rescue, guiding the visually impaired, and other demanding roles. The text blends historical insight with practical methods, offering readers a close look at selection, temperament, and the psychology behind canine service.

How breeders select traits to build specialized working dogs.
Why psychology and behavior play as big a role as physical health.
Real-world applications, from police and guard work to guide dogs and rescue efforts.
Steps, records, and milestones that shape a systematic, humane breeding program.

Ideal for readers of canine science, animal breeding, and people curious about how science shapes real-world animal service.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Das Unternehmen AHA-BUCH GmbH: Seit der Gr�ndung von AHA-BUCH im Juli 2005 ist unser Hauptziel, zufriedenen Kunden so schnell und so preisg�nstig wie m�glich ihren B�cherwunsch zu erf�llen. Unsere Firma besch�ftigt 16 Mitarbeiter, die nur ein Ziel kennen: den Kunden und seine W�nsche! Auf �ber 3700 m2 Fl�che haben wir �ber 100.000 B�cher, Modernes Antiquariat und Spiele auf Lager.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

AHA-BUCH GmbH
Garlebsen 48, Einbeck, 37574, Germany

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

General Terms and Conditions and Customer Information / Privacy Policy

I. General Terms and Conditions

� 1 Basic provisions

(1) The following terms and conditions apply to all contracts that you conclude with us as a provider (AHA-BUCH GmbH) via the Internet platforms AbeBooks and/or ZVAB. Unless otherwise agreed, the inclusion of any of your own terms and conditions used by you will be objected to

(2) A consumer within the meaning of the following regulations is any natural person who concludes...

More Information

Shipping Terms

We ship your order after we received them
for articles on hand latest 24 hours,
for articles with overnight supply latest 48 hours.
In case we need to order an article from our supplier our dispatch time depends on the reception date of the articles, but the articles will be shipped on the same day.

Our goal is to send the ordered articles in the fastest, but also most efficient and secure way to our customers.

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Germany to U.S.A.
Order quantity	30 to 40 business days	7 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 70.70	US$ 82.22

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.