The Courser's Companion - To Which Is Added the Breeder's Guide, Or, Breeding in All Its Branches - Volume I

First published in 1834 this 'Courser's Companion' is a historical text dealing with the science of breeding, selecting, training and running a successful hunting dog. Packed full of information on topics such as, coursing in antiquity, list of winners of coursing cups, rules for deciding courses, old laws of the leash, ashdown park rules, an epitome of the rules, stud books and a brand new introduction on the topic of breeding dogs.