POINTERS and SETTERS. By Derry Argue.

(1993) 1999 2nd edition. 4to (190 x 250mm). Pp192. Colour plates, b/w photographs. Burgundy boards, spine titled in gilt.

Derry Argues's useful book "includes chapters on the origins of pointers and setters and advice on choices. There is an emphasis on the psychological approach to training, explaining how dogs think and learn. Dog work is covered in detail with guidance on field training and much else." Chapters include: The pursuit of style; Origins of the bird dogs; The Llewellin setter; Choices; How dogs learn; Training; Training in the field; Further training; Home life; Hunting; Breeding, field trials and selection; Learning more.