THE BEAGLE. By Marcia Foy and Anna Katherine Nicholas.

1985 1st edition. 8vo (155 x 235mm). Pp320. Colour and b/w photographs. Laminated boards.

A comprehensive manual of the breed, aimed at exhibitors and the keener sort of owner. Chapters include: Origin of the Beagle; The Beagle in Great Britain; Beagles in the United States; Some well-known continental American kennels; Beagles in Hawaii; Beagles in Australia; Beagles in Canada; Beagles in South America; Standards for the Beagle; Versatility of the Beagle; The purchase of your Beagle; the care of your beagle puppy; The making of a show dog; Your Beagle and obedience; Hound shows and National Beagle Club recognized packs; Field Trials, by Pearl N. Baker; Training hounds for the field, by Ray Libby; Gundog trials, by Kathleen Carling; Breeding your Beagle; Travelling with your dog; Responsibilities of breeders and owners.