BIRD DOGS AND FIELD TRIALS The Story of a Hall of Fame Breeder, Handler, and Writer by Jack Harper
"There are many books on upland game bird hunting, field trial competitions, and the art of training pointing dogs, but this one is unique in many respects. The principal reason is the author: John 'Jack' Pelham Harper, a member of the Field Trial Hall of Fame, enjoyed a successful career as a top professional handler in leading pointing dog trials, winning countless championships with dogs he developed, trained and handled, so he is recognized as a master of the art of bird dog training.
The eminent A.F. Hochwalt, dean of field trial reporters, whose books are cherished by all, declared Jack Harper was especially gifted when it came to writing on any subject but particularly about bird dogs. Not since the days of Caleb B. Whitford has anyone written so clearly on canine psychology as has Jack Harper in this excellent book." - from the Introduction
"There have been several good books written on the training of gun dogs but, so far as I know, this is the first written specifically on the breeding, raising, nutrition, health care, training, and handling of field trial bird dogs.
I will recount some of the details of the training and careers of champion dogs that I have handled, not to attempt to glorify them, but to furnish insights into dog character and the psychological influence exerted in trying to develop them to their fullest potential.
As most dog training books are a little dull, written just as text books, I'll attempt to interject a few of my amusing experiences just to keep the reader awake. Be assured, however, that everything included is factual and as accurate as I can remember it." - Jack Harper in the Preface
One of Jack Harper's most famous champion dogs was CH. The Texas Ranger who won 9 open championships on quail.
This scarce, out-of-print title was published by Cass Hill, Inc. 1983 Hardcover, No Dust Jacket, 280 Pages, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2," B/W Illustrations.
Book is in Very Good USED condition: Some marks on the front endpapers; pages have some edgewear; copyright page has one (small) creased corner; small scuff on the front cover.
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