The History of English Setter Showdogs in America
, by Sparkes, Craig S.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780944875810 | 0944875815
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 3/22/2004
If you love setters and if you love dog shows, you will love this book! This is the first book to chronicle the greatest English Setter show dogs in AKC history. You'll find the fascinating tales of the dogs, owners, and handlers that have lit up the show rings over the last 100 years. Many of the stories are first-hand accounts from the leading dog publications of the day, and really bring life to the achievements of these beautiful dogs. In addition, the book contains over 100 photographs - most never seen before. The book also contains insights from interviews with famous dog show personalities including Anne Rogers Clark, Bob and Jane Forsyth, Virginia Tuck Hall (wife of Davis Tuck and renowned AKC judge), Marsha Hall Brown, and others. In addition, famous professional handlers such as Corky Vroom provide valuable first hand observations. A must for anyone who wants to know what really happened, where it happened and why!