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- An Ancient History of Dogs: Spaniels through the Ages - Kindle Edition
An Ancient History of Dogs: Spaniels through the Ages - Kindle Edition
Discover the origins of our most trusted family companions, the dog. Take an adventure through the history of the hunt, the development of field trials, early conformation dog shows, and artwork showing the development of the dog through the ages. Explore the archealogical evidence, modern DNA studies and the ancient descriptions of the masters, such as Plato, Aristotle, and Pliny, as they describe the dogs of their era.
Visit the hunting dogs of the past and meet the working spaniels of today. Enjoy the modern English Springer Spaniel through stories, artwork and over 180 photographs.
Peruse the pedigrees of early English and American Springer Spaniels from the 1800-1930s. Come sit a while, read a bit, and take the time to cuddle with your best friend, the dog.