[PDF] Coursing eBook

Author : James Matheson
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 32,1 MB
Release : 2011-03-23
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1446545903

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The author was a well-known greyhound man. He was as successful with his dogs on the track as he was in the field. His many years of expert knowledge are encapsulated within this book's two hundred and sixty-eight pages. Twenty-seven comprehensive chapters contain Valuable Information on: Origins and History of Greyhound Racing. Future of the Greyhound? What is a Good Greyhound? Breeding. Walks v. Rearing at Home. The Whelping Hut. Management of the Brood Bitch. Rearing. Management of the Saplings. Training. Proper Racing Weight. Transport and its Effect on Coursing. Blood. Selection of the Racing Brood Bitch. Kennel Ailments and Their Treatment. Weights of Growing Greyhounds. Measurements of Points. Rearing and Training Expenses. The Show Greyhound. Breeding and Rearing Champions. Greyhounds as Companions. Kennel Construction. Etc. The contents are well illustrated with vintage photographs of famous greyhounds and Waterloo Cup winners of the time. This is a fascinating read for any Greyhound enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Adair Dighton
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 49,42 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1447497473

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This early work on greyhounds and coursing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. It contains a history of the sport and details the methods of managing and breeding greyhounds. This is a fascinating work and is thoroughly recommended for anyone with an interest in the sport of coursing. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Marie-Therese Miller
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 11,24 MB
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532170262

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This title introduces young dog lovers to the sports of racing and lure coursing, covering everything from the history of the sport to conditioning, training, and competing. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a photo diagram, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Harding Cox
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 45,74 MB
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1447489004

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The Waterloo Cup is a coursing event. The three-day event is run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire, England. It first started in 1836 and attracts thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches. It was founded by William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton, and, originally, was supported by his patronage. This short volume contains more information on the cup as well as the winners and runners-up.

Author : Anon
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 34,22 MB
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1528764439

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This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.