THE GREYHOUND. By H. Edwards Clarke.

(1965) 1980 7th edition. Pp222. B/w photographs, diagrams, bibliography, appendices. Revised by Charles Blanning.

H. Edwards Clarke was a breeder, owner and trainer of some note. In this book he covers coursing, racing and showing. Chapters include; origins of the breed; history of coursing; stars of the leash; pillars of the breed (coursing); origins of greyhound racing; stars of the track; pillars of the breed (racing); points of a good greyhound; the exhibition greyhound; first steps to ownership - choosing a dog; the formalities of ownership; practical breeding; feeding and rearing; training and kennel management; the greyhound in the USA; the greyhound overseas; the modern show greyhound (by Kay Douglas-Todd). Appendices include; standard of the breed; coursing clubs and breed clubs; post-war champions under Kennel Club Rules; principles of judging a course - National Coursing Club Rules; Rules of Racing (Selected) - National Greyhound Racing Club; winners of the Greyhound Derby, the Waterloo Cup, the Irish Cup. This seventh edition was revised and updated by Charles Blanning.