The Terriers of Scotland and Ireland: Their History and Development

If You Love Dogs in general and Terriers in particular, then you'll love Terriers of Scotland and Ireland. This book is the first of a two-volume work about the Terriers of the British Isles. Many dog owners are interested in their breed, not from a formal stance, but from the perspective of its "informal" history. For instance, the phenomenal popularity of the Collie and German Shepherd over the years can be traced to the popularity of Lassie and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Every child who watched these shows knew that, if they owned one, their dog would behave in an identical manner to their TV or movie heroes. Terriers of Scotland and Ireland is a "terrier social history." It is more concerned about their working and companion qualities and with the origins of the breed than in detailing the qualities of big prizewinners. The book is historically accurate and provides the professional dog owner with the data needed to develop an improved breeding program. Whether you're a professional or an amateur dog owner, you'll have endless hours of enjoyable reading.