{"product_id":"9781632200907","title":"The Pointer and His Predecessors: An Illustrated History of the Pointing Dog from the Earliest Times","description":"Originally published in 1906, \u003ci\u003eThe Pointer and His Predecessors\u003c\/i\u003e is a highly researched guide to anything and everything relating to the pointing hunting dog. These hunting dogs primarily fall under the setter and pointer breeds, and Arkwright has included everything that an owner would need to know. Anyone who has any interest in shooting and hunting culture will find this book of substantial use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pointer and His Predecessors\u003c\/i\u003e includes topics such as:\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics of the Pointer\u003cbr\u003eBreeding and Selection\u003cbr\u003eShooting Over Dogs\u003cbr\u003eBreaking and Training\u003cbr\u003eKennel Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmidst the plethora of factual information are Arkwright’s own theories and anecdotes on the topic of pointing dogs. Arkwright discusses their origin as he pulls biblical quotes and examples to pinpoint where in history these hunting dogs were first spotted. He also recalls on his own experiences with the hounds to exemplify his passion for game dogs. \u003ci\u003eThe Pointer and His Predecessors\u003c\/i\u003e is the top choice for anyone interested in hunting with dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSkyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.","brand":"Skyhorse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151911207152,"sku":"9781632200907","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781632200907_p0.jpg?v=1763673744","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781632200907","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}