HUNTER-POINTER-RETRIEVER: THE CONTINENTAL GUNDOG. Edited by Tony Jackson.

1989 1st edition. 8vo (158 x 240mm). Ppviii,151. Colour plates, illustrations by Marion Jones. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

Twelve experts contibute to this comprehensive look at the six HPR breeds: the Brittany, German Shorthaired pointer, German wire-haired pointer, large Munsterlander, Hungarian vizsla and Weimaraner. A synopsis of the history and origin of each breed is followed by information on characteristics and temperament and suggestions for rearing and training, plus chapters on field trials, showing, working tests, veterinary aspects, falconry and deer tracking.