Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type, Second Edition (CompanionHouse Books) Essential Qualities and Finer Points of Purebred Dogs - Characteristics, Silhouette, Head, Movement, & Coat (Kennel Club Pro)

Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type is one of the leading titles in the Kennel Club ProTM series, targeted at experienced and avid dog fanciers who demand the absolute best. This book is the “standard” against which all other dog breeding books will be measured. Come along with noted dog show judge and syndicated columnist Richard G. Beauchamp on a journey to unveil the mysteries of breed type. Beauchamp offers insight into the essential qualities and finer points of purebred dog breeds, with engaging, anecdotal experiences from his years as a purebred dog breeder and judge. Dog lovers, exhibitors, breeders, and conformation judges will all be entertained and informed. Illustrated with high-quality color pictures, Mr. Beauchamp unravels the intricacies of breed type in a thoughtful and charming manner. The book *The Enigma of Breed Type, including Essentials, Pictures on a Wall, Eliminating Confusion, and Defining the Term *The Five Elements of Breed Type, including Common Denominators, Breed Characteristics, Silhouette, Head, Movements, and Coat *Applying Your Knowledge, including the Breed Type Workbook, The Graphing Technique, and The Journey Taken. With this knowledge, the reader will gain a greater understanding of the nuances of excellence and a better ability to fulfill their responsibilities as exhibitors, breeders, and judges, thus helping preserve the intent of the founders and pioneers of the breeds. A dog man through and through, Beauchamp gives the reader a detailed view of breed type, delivering real understanding with friendly and approachable instruction that allows his readers to follow along with his appreciation for purebred dogs. Richard G. Beauchamp's Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type became an instant classic when it first appeared in 2002 and since then has remained essential reading for every person who cares about the future of purebred dogs. Now in its second edition, expanded and completely illustrated in color, this groundbreaking, even controversial, primer is strongly recommended for every dog-show professional and hopeful newcomer to the dog sport.

Author Rick Beauchamp, the ideal mentor for the dog world, is able to capture the ineffable arts of judging and breeding and to solve the enigma of breed type, "those two little words with the great big meaning."

Until a college for dog show judges opens its doors, Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type will remain the textbook for every master breeder and top judge as well as every intellectually curious exhibitor.

Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type is one of the leading titles in the Kennel Club Pro series, targeted at experienced and avid dog fanciers who demand the absolute best. This book is the ℗أstandard" against which all other dog breeding books will be measured