Hunting Dogs An Outdoor Life Skill Book Author:F. Philip Rice & John I. Dahl Hunting over a loyal and well-trained dog is one of the sportsman's greatest pleasures. A good dog is not only an asset to the hunt but a source of deep pride and satisfaction to his master. The authors of this book have pooled their vast knowledge to help the reader choose the best hunting dog and train him to achieve the best that's in him. Th... more »ey describe and evaluate the different breeds of pointing dogs, retrievers, flushers, and hounds, explaining the fine points to look for in each, how different dogs compare on different types of game, what breed to choose for specialized or all-around hunting. They outline the steps in training a hunting dog from puppyhood, prescribe the best diet, housing, and health care. There is extensive information on heredity and breeding, on mating dogs and raising a litter. And for those who want to test their dog in competition, the chapters on field trials explain the rules governing contests for the main classes of dogs. The book is illustrated with many photos of dogs in action and drawings showing obedience training methods, kennels and runs.« less