THE PRACTICAL BREAKING AND TRAINING OF GUNDOGS. By C. Mackay Sanderson.

ND (1922) 1st edition. 8vo (136 x 213mm). Ppxii,142. B/w photographs and illustrations. Original brown limp cloth.

C. McKay Sanderson gives a detailed and comprehensive account of dog rearing and training, based in large part on the experience of his father, Mr. C. Sanderson, over fifty years. Chapters include: Pointers and setters - early education. Pointers and setters - advanced trianing; Pointers and setters - on the moors; Common faults in pointers and setters; Pointer and setter trials; Retrievers - early education. Retrievers - advanced breaking; Retrievers - work in the field; Common faults in retrievers; Retriever trials; Spaniels - general remarks on varities; Spaniels - early education; Spaniels - advanced training; Spaniels - introduction to game; Spaniel trials; Breeding and kennel management.