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Hunt-Point-Retrieve Dogs for Work and Showing
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The Hunt, Point, Retrieve (HPR) breeds of dog are unique in the gundog world. They are extraordinary all-rounders, and no other gundog has the sheer range of capabilities in the show ring and in the field, as well as in the home as pets. Aimed at...
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Topics covered: The different breeds of HPR dogs and their history and development How to choose an HPR dog that meets and individual's needs Showing your dog, the HPR dog in the field and basic training Examines in detail the working tests, spring pointing and field trials
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The Hunt, Point, Retrieve (HPR) breeds of dog are unique in the gundog world. They are extraordinary all-rounders, and no other gundog has the sheer range of capabilities in the show ring and in the field, as well as in the home as pets.
Aimed at both the beginner and those with more experience, this invaluable book opens up all aspects of the fascinating Hunt, Point, Retrieve world for you and your dog to explore and enjoy. This fascinating and wide-ranging book is aimed at all those interested in gundogs and Hunt, Point, Retrieve dogs in particular, as well as those with an interest in dogs, dog training, field sports, and country interests.
Hunt-Point-Retrieve Dogs for Work and Showing guides the reader through the world of HPR, the breeds, their history, and development. It offers advice on choosing the right breed, what to watch for, which breeder to choose, fitting the dog into your lifestyle, and the basic training required.
Illustrated with 77 colour photographs and diagrams.
Nigel Dear is an acknowledged expert on HPR dogs and chairman of the HPR Field Trial Association.
AUTHOR: Nigel Dear obtained his first HPR dog, a Hungarian Vizsla, Aldom Red Grouse (Jack), a few years ago and was lucky enough to be trained by the only couple who have achieved three dual HPR champions (that is, field trial champion and show champion) and two field trial champions, a feat that is unlikely ever to be equalled. Nigel is the field trial secretary for the Hungarian Vizsla Society and chairman of the Hunt, Point, Retrieve Field Trial Association. Resident - Shropshire.
77 colour illustrations and diagrams.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780719844447
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 October 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Illustration: Halftones, color; 77 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 189.0mm
Height: 246.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
The author has been working with dogs since the mid-1980s – his first dogs were Irish Setters. The arrival of a Hungarian Vizsla in 2003 heralded the move to the HPR group of gundogs with success in Field Trials and Working Tests and is an A Panel Field Trial Judge. As well as other Vizslas, he also owned and worked a German Shorthaired Pointer. He was the Field Trial Secretary for the Hungarian Vizsla Society prior to employment at The Royal Kennel Club as Field Trial Secretary for nearly 10 years. He enjoys working and picking-up at a local shoot and is Chairman of the Hungarian Vizsla Society.
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