GERMAN WIREHAIRED POINTERS TODAY. By Sharon Pinkerton.

1994 1st edition. 4to (192 x 252mm). Pp160. B/w photographs and illustrations. Pictorial laminated boards in matching dust-wrapper.

"The German Wirehaired Pointer is the ideal all-round gundog, specialising in hunting, pointing and retrieving ...able to work in thorn and bramble, which is a great asset on rough shoots. [Includes] what to look for when choosing a puppy [and] training and socialising the Wirehair in order to maximise [its] full potential." Includes discussion of the breed standard as well as "more specialised training activities, including deer stalking, falconry, agility, drug detection and therapy work [as well as] choosing breeding stock and rearing a litter." Chapters include:- History of the breed; Inspection and selection; Upbringing; The importance of training; The breed standards; The show ring; The wirehair in Britain; The wirehair in North America; The wirehair worldwide; Principles of breeding; Whelping and rearing; The working wirehair; Specialised activities; Common ailments.