ALL ABOUT THE LURCHER. By Katharine Tottenham. The 'All About' series.

1983 1st edition. 4to (192 x 258mm). Ppx,115. B/w photographs. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

In this book "Katharine Tottenham covers all aspects of care and management from puppyhood to old age. ...The author gives advice on choosing and rearing a puppy; foods and weaning; basic training and training for sport. ...She discusses mating and gestation; kennelling; the birth and management of bitch and litter; weaning the puppies and their management to eight weeks. Lurcher shows are becoming increasingly popular and the chapter covering this will give much useful advice and help to the lurcher owner. ...An invaluable book". History of long-dogs in England; Lurcher types around the world; Breeds that make lurchers; Choosing a puppy; Foods and feeding; General management; Training; The lurcher in sport; Breeding; Ailments and accidents; Shows and showing; First catch your hare...