THE GREYHOUND. By H. Edwards Clarke.

(1965) 1970 revised edn. 8vo (139 x 216mm). Pp208. B/w photograph plates, pedigrees bibliography. Revised by the author. Olive drab boards, orange and gilt titles to spine.

H. Edwards Clarke "deals with the Greyhound from its three angles - coursing, racing and showing. Mr. Clarke brings to his subject not only a practical experience but also an infectious enthusiasm." Our Dogs. The author details the revisions to this edition in the introduction. Chapters include: Origins of the breed; The history of coursing; Stars of the leash; Pillars of the breed (coursing; Origins of greyhound racing; Stars of the track; Pillars of the breed (racing); Points of a good greyhound; The exhibition greyhound; First steps to ownership - choosing a dog; The formalities of ownership; Practical breeding; Feeding and rearing; Training and kennel management; The greyhound in the USA; The greyhound overseas. Appendices include: Standard of the breed; Registration totals; Coursing clubs and breed clubs; Tracks approved by the National Greyhound Racing Club; Post-war champions under the Kennel Club Rules; Principles of judging a course - National Coursing Club Rules; Rules of Racing (selected) - National greyhound Racing Club; Winners of The Greyhound Derby, The Waterloo Cup; The Irish Cup.