Dog Painting : The European Breeds
William Secord
Antique Collectors Club, 2002
hardcover, 272 p. ISBN: 1851492380
Focusing on the 19th century, the author first delves into the "dog world" of the different European countries. Next, he turns to the paintings themselves. Many of the 580 illustrations are published here for the first time, with the author's lively commentary and captions identifying artist, title and provenance of each painting. Includes the history of each breed depicted.
Dog Painting 1840 - 1940 : Social History of the Dog in Art
William Secord
Antique Collectors Club, 2003
hardcover, 367 p.
ISBN: 1851491392
This artistic record of the most popular breeds is also an invaluable reference work on the many superb painters who specialised in dog painting, providing an record of the dog breeds. Includes a historical overview from the earliest times to 1840 when pure-bred dogs became popular. The author also describes the establishment of The Kennel Club and The American Kennel Club, and the part they played in setting breed standards and regulating dog shows..
Other interesting books featuring dogs
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Dog Friendly Gardens, Garden Friendly Dogs
by Cheryl S. Smith
Paperback: 188 pages
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing; (October 2003)
Suggestions on garden design, plant choice, easy maintenance planning and materials that work well with dogs & tips on teaching your dog acceptable garden etiquette.
Second Chances: More Tales of Found Dogs
by Elise Lufkin (Author), Diana Walker(Photographer)
Hardcover: 180 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.80 x 9.70 x 7.36 Publisher: The Lyons Press; (September 1, 2003)
Full of wonderful photos and words by people who have given dogs a second chance. Celebrities from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Oscar de la Renta and everyday heroes who have found these dogs of all sorts. Picked up on the street or picked out from an animal shelter, some of these dogs are lame, blind, ill or simply unwanted. These dogs, saved from a bad end, are special. And so are the people who have chosen to give them a second chance.
Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog
by Gwen Bailey
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Readers Digest; (April 20, 2000)
This book talks specifically about adopting a shelter dog and provides help for most common issues and potential pitfalls of adopting an adult dog. Shelter dogs indeed have a whole different set of challenges and needs than puppies.
101 Salivations: For the Love of Dogs
by Rachael Hale (Author)
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Bulfinch; (October 9, 2003)
Where Dogs Dream
by Kit Whitfield (Author)
Hardcover: 92 pages
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series; 1st edition (March 2003)
Underdogs : Beauty Is More Than Fur Deep
by Jim Dratfield (Author)
Hardcover: 112 pages
Publisher: Clarkson Potter; 1st edition (February 12, 2002)
Wonderful and most unusal selection of dog photos and sayings.
Dogtionary: Meaningful Portraits of Dogs
by Sharon Montrose
Hardcover: 96 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.60 x 9.28 x 9.31 Publisher: Viking Press; (September 20, 2001)
Dog portraits that have something special, not making them pose, but catching them in the act of being themselves.
