Price: $40.29
This intriguing historical work on greyhound racing and breeding, first published in 1927, is now a rare find. Its first edition is increasingly elusive and progressively expensive. However, VINTAGE DOG BOOKS has revived this classic, republishing it using the original text and photographs as part of their esteemed CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The author, a renowned writer of dog books during his era, had a particular passion for sporting dogs. His meticulous research is evident in this insightful book, which will captivate anyone involved with greyhounds.
Within its hundred pages, you’ll find nine comprehensive chapters, adorned with authentic black and white photographs. These chapters include:
– The Origins of the Sport
– Conducting Meetings
– Handicapping System
– Choosing the Right Dog
– The Costs of Racing a Dog
– Behind the Scenes
– Starting a Kennel
– The Fastest Animal
– Heroes of the Track
– Rules of the Greyhound Racing Association and more…
Beyond being an engrossing read for greyhound enthusiasts, this book is imbued with practical and timeless information. Many of the earliest dog breed books, especially those from the 1900s and earlier, are now exceptionally rare and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS, however, are republishing these timeless works in affordable, high-quality, modern editions—preserving the original text and artwork.