The Working Retrievers: The Classic Book for the Training, Care, and Handling of Retrievers for Hunting and Field Trials

Quinn, Tom

ISBN 10: 1592281745 / ISBN 13: 9781592281749

Published by Lyons Pr, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Working Retrievers: The Classic Book for the Training, Care, and Handling of Retrievers for Hunting and Field Trials
• Publisher: Lyons Pr
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592281745
• ISBN 13: 9781592281749
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In this complete book on retrievers and their training, we enter the world of Tom Quinn, one of America's most successful breeders and trainers of bird dogs. Quinn explains the methods he has used in developing a remarkable series of champion retrievers, including his first Labrador bitch, Nakai Anny, who won honors as Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion, and is a member of the Retriever Hall of Fame.

THE WORKING RETRIEVERS covers every aspect of training dogs for hunting and field trials, from the beginning to the most advanced levels. The book also surveys the various retriever breeds--Labradors, Goldens, Chesapeakes, and others--and their histories. Quinn then takes us, step by step, through the training process.

Also included is information on feeding, care, and transportation; breeding; buying and selling; and other matters of vital importance. Accompanied with photographs, line drawings, and a gorgeous, 16-page, full-color insert with both photographs and some of the author's own fabulous paintings, THE WORKING RETRIEVERS is an expert, comprehensive guide to be cherished by all who love retrievers. It belongs on every outdoorsman's bookshelf.

About the Author

TOM QUINN is one of America's most successful breeders and trainers of champion retrievers. He is also a talented and accomplished painter and illustrator, an active conservationist, an articulate lecturer on retriever training, and a top-rated field-trials judge. He lives in California.