THE WORKING TERRIERS OF GARY MIDDLETON'S STRAIN. SPECIAL EDITION. Also featuring THE WORKING TERRIER MISCELLANY. By Sean Frain.

2017 1st edition. 8vo paperback (151 x 229mm). Pp137,79. B/w photographs.

"Book One: Delves into the history of Gary Middleton's working strain of Lakeland Terrier and the famous ancestors of the modern bloodlines, with exciting hunting anecdotes threaded throughout. Entering methods, working qualities, terrier rescues, showing terriers and breeding are also subjects that are discussed in detail, with several photographs, making this both an interesting and informative read. Book Two: Covers a multitude of working terrier related subjects which are all of interest to any who have even a passing interest in working dogs, with terrier rescues, hard digs and other subjects covered in an interesting and easy-to-read style. This is an informative and practical book for lovers of earth dogs. There is also a list of working terrier names at the back of this book which is probably the most extensive list ever published, helping the breeder of owner of a new puppy to choose the correct name. These two books make great reading for all who keep and work terriers - whatever the bloodlines." Chapters include: Origins of the Middleton Strain; Working qualities; Middleton's entering methods; Notes on Gary Middleton; The showring and working qualities; The Middleton Strain at work; The White Lakeland Terrier. Book Two: The Working Terrier Miscellany. List of working terrier names.