This text comes from plummers practical lurcher breeding so he essentially says that one can easily procure an exotic sight hound from someone who got it as a fashion accessory. My family also consists of morgan and carys, offspring of gower and gwena. It is what is known in livestock circles as a landrace. Jay lush knew a lot about practical animal breeding, and he set some of it down in this book. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
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This book is an idiots guide to lurcher breeding a step by step account of the breeding of lurchers and longdogs, not only to continue a fam. This precious girl loves loves loves loves, but not small dogs or cats. Downtoearth practical information is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding and whelping. Practical lurcher breeding has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun shop the allnew. Practical lurcher breeding book by david brian plummer 3. A lurcher is not a breed of dog but is a type of hound that results from cross breeding a sighthound with another type of working dog such as a collie or terrier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
One parent is a sighthound usually a greyhound, and while the other parent can be any type of dog, they are usually pastoral working dogs like collies or terriers. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse. The lurcher is the offspring of a sighthound mated with another type, most commonly a pastoral breed or a terrier. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Buy practical lurcher breeding by david brian plummer from waterstones today. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. The various lurcher breed clubs are the best way forward to give names of reputable breeders who have a lot of experience in the breed and who follow the guidelines of good breeding, health checks, backup service and advice after a puppy is sold. This book fully explains how to choose the right breed of dog for you and the. You may be able to find one of the following books at your local library. Five books every animal breeding student should read tweet. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The latest addition, loki, was born in 20 at the david platts kennel in england.
Practical lurcher breeding half price books marketplace. This book is so practical and obviously written from years of experience. Plummer brian working long dogs book practical lurcher breeding paperback new. Practical breeding does not deal with indepth genetics. Brian plummer, also known as david brian plummer 11 september 1936 12 september 2003, was a british writer, teacher and dog breeder. There are a number of excellent books on greyhound adoption. Advice, opinion and anecdote in plummers customary style. Sports medicine and occupational health for the working longdog. We have written this article so you have the definitive list of the best dog breeding books that should already be on your bookshelf, kindle or ipad. Bourdons introduction to animal breeding text is dated, but has some very nice. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. An original lurcher book for sale for 150 condition. It covers not just the origins, uses, structure, breeding advice.
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Practical lurcher breeding david brian plummer not in library. However, it does not mean that practical breeding is totally devoid of science. Brian plummer, also known as david brian plummer 11 september 1936 12 september 2003. Titlepage inscription to former owner by brian plummer. Mechanic by alexa riley, coach by alexa riley, thief by alexa riley, kingpin by alexa riley, and judge by alexa riley. A lurcher, rather than being an actual breed of dog, is a specific category of mixed breed dog, the combination between any breed of sighthound and any other breed of dog, although the shepherding breeds, hunting dogs, and terrier breeds are the most common crosses.
Mel was seen by an internist at medvet and was diagnosed with water diabetes insipidus. In his books he hints at various episodes in his life including a couple of abortive spells of selfsufficiency. For the occasion, we have listed 5 amazing dog breeding books for dog breeds who are really passionate and devoted to improving their breed and want to flirt with breeding excellence. Posts about david brian plummer written by swestfall3. Books by david brian plummer author of tales of a rat. Click download or read online button to get breeding is a bitch book now.
David brian plummer has 32 books on goodreads with 247 ratings. It is neither a breed nor a crossbreed, technically. Also, at about that time, books, magazines and tv shows on sabong started proliferating, thus, it did not take long for me to acquire a wealth of knowledge on breeding the game fowl. I saw this book in a vet s waiting room and thought it may be helpful after a brief skimming over. Lets not confuse ourselves with too many technical matters. The lurcher is not easily defined and there are nearly countless possibilities of what constitutes one. Historically a poachers dog, lurchers in modern times are. We strongly recommend that you read one book on adoption.
Slight use but very good in slightly faded dustwrapper. My first breeding pair of lurchers, gower, the offspring of a british national coursing champion, and lady guinevere aka gwena, are both from the famous david platts kennel one of the top greyhound x deerhound breeders in england. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Coursing the pursuit of game with gazehounds there are a few marks on dj more indentations than marks shelf wear to edges but internally very crisp and clean. The best lurcher breeds for the different things to hunt. Your definitive ebook to start, run, market and grow your dog breeding business from day one. Practical lurcher breeding has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lurcher breeders and breeding information lurchers. The lurcher is unique to ireland and britain and has been with us a very long time. Books by david brian plummer author of tales of a rathunting man. Rather it sets realistic desirable objectives and try to achieve these goals as economically as possible in terms of time, money and effort. Five books every animal breeding student should read. Buy lurcher books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
This new practical guide to dog breeding sheds scientific and technical light on such topics as genetics, reproduction, puppies, behaviour, care and accommodation. Brian plummer for sale in uk 53 used brian plummers. David brian plummers most popular book is tales of a rathunting man. Aimed at purebred hounds and lurchers alike, this is a useful, practical book which fills a void.
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