Loades, Mike
Dogs: Working Origins and Traditional Tasks
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526742308
- author:
- Loades, Mike
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- White Owl
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.2 centimeters
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Pets, Dogs,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Dogs Working: Origins and Traditional Tasks by Mike Loades explores how selective breeding for specific tasks shaped the physiology of modern breeds. Through his hands-on experiences, the author highlights the bond between humans and dogs in their traditional roles. From handling camels to working cattle, mushing Huskies, driving carriages with Dalmatians, and flying falcons with Spaniels, Mike Loades takes readers on a journey through history to understand how different breeds developed for specialist jobs. The book features over 250 stunning color photographs of dogs in action, providing an illuminating insight into the methods and practices of their original occupations. This personal tribute celebrates the enduring partnership between humans and dogs, revealing the fascinating stories behind the breeds we know today.