The german shepherd dog by diane morgan, hardcover. The german shepherd dog in word and picture 9789993280057. The german shepherd dog in word and picture wikipedia. The breeder can indeed lay the foundations of a good and serviceable dog but the trainer must see to it that he brings to their highest possible development, the physical and mental foundations already laid and thus his is the more grateful task. Facts about german shepherds about german shepherds. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite.
He also wrote the socalled bible of the breed the german shepherd dog in word and picture, the first edition written about in 1918. Probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed. This max v stephanitz education site was done out of love for our breed, and the hopes that we all could get a better understanding of what the founder of the breed envisioned. This volume is highly recommended for owners and breeders alike, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Born in dresden, germany, he was born into german nobility. Stamped the gsd with their type wolflike appearance. Presenting the great, new third edition of the most respected book in print on the german shepherd in the english language.
Thuringian known for the bountiful energy, sharpness, and wolflike appearance. Includes sit, stay, heel, come, crate, leash, socialization, potty. The coloring of the dog has no significance whatever for service. German shepherd training the ultimate guide to training your german shepherd puppy. This book contains information pertaining to the first domestic dogs and the emergence and design of the german shepherd dog through selective breeding practices. Best german shepherd books for your summer 2017 reading list. The intelligence, loyalty, and devotion he developed in this breed made them the worlds preferred policemilitary breed. History of the german shepherd ruskin house of shepherds. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The german shepherd today by winifred gibson strickland. The german shepherd dog in word and picture is a book first published in 1923. Reading his book, you will find a man of strong opinion, a militant attitude toward control of his working dog and its standards, and a bit of bigotry that reflects the time in which he lived.
History of german shepherds ayers legends german shepherds. Best sellers todays deals new releases customer service gift ideas books gift cards. The paperback of the the german shepherd dog in word and picture by v. In 1917 the american kennel club registered the first white german shepherds from anne tracys new york kennel. The german shepherd dog in word and picture a book by max. The white german shepherd dog german shepherd country.
The german shepherd dog in word and picture is the english translation of what is probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed. Discover the history and origin of the german shepherd dog. He created a stud book for german shepherds, registering horand as the. To maintain its importance, he worked with the police and other service workers to secure a place for dogs in the workforce. He also wrote the socalled bible of the breed the german shepherd dog in word and picture, the first edition written about 1918. German shepherd, the most accomplished and versatile breed known today, was the creation of capt. A mediumsized yellowandgray wolflike dog caught his attention. The front and back free endpapers and pastedown endpapers have some foxing. Since the german shepherd was bred to be extremely intelligent and athletic, it was easy to train them and they were tedious workers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Twenty years later they published the korbuch breed survey book, which. Originally published in germany in 1923, the german shepherd dog in word and picture is the english translation of what is probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed. The german shepherd was created using three foundation lines. The newark oxfam book and music shop is one of a chain of such outlets owned by oxfam. It is possible that she had another name before 1897. In 1932 he completely revised and enlarged the book. Coloring therefore is only a fad of the amateur and as such is often liable to changes of whim. In the year 1932 he completely revised and enlarged the book publishing the 8th edition. In late 19th century germany, there were many types of shepherd dogs that protected the flocks mostly sheep from thieves and predators. The back cover has a very small bump to the left hand side bottom corner. It all started at a dog show in karlsruhe in western germany. These pages have had many sites linking to them since 1998, i hope youll join them. Not so much for their basic look, but especially for their innate intelligence.
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