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Careers and Pastimes

 Careers and Volunteer Work
Dog Shows and Handling
Grooming
Judging
Kennels

Books on search and rescue work or dog-assisted therapy are described elsewhere on our site.

Careers and Volunteer Work

  • Burch, Mary R., PhD Volunteering with Your Pet: How to Get Involved in Animal-Assisted Therapy with Any Kind of Pet New York: Howell Book House, 1996. Hardcover, 8vo, 209 pages, glossary, black-and-white photos. $19.95
  • Haggerty, Capt. Arthur J. How to Get Your Pet into Show Business New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Wraps, 8vo, 194 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos. As new condition. $12.00
  • Mangold, Lori and Scott The Professional Pet Sitter: Your Guide to Starting and Operating a Successful Service Portland (Ore.): Paws-itive Press, 1994. Wraps, 4to, 100 pages, sample business forms suitable for copying. Excellent overview of the business. $29.95
  • Pavia, Audrey Careers with Dogs Hauppauge: Barron's, 1998. Wraps, 8vo, 137 pages, index, resources (professional groups, schools, publications). Up-to-date advice on a variety of occupations. $8.95

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    Dog Shows and Handling

    Books on junior showmanship are listed under "Children's Nonfiction."
  • Coile, D. Caroline Show Me! A Dog-Showing Primer Hauppauge: Barron's, 1997. Wraps, 8vo, 144 pages, index, glossary, color photos, black-and-white drawings, resources. Emphasis on the novice, with some guidance for the experienced owner-handler. $9.95
  • Craige, Patricia V. Born to Win: Breed to Succeed Wilsonville: Doral, 1997. Hardcover, 4to, 289 pages, index (including dogs), black-and-white illustrations. A book that identifies George Washington as our nation's first top breeder is one every fancier should read. $39.95
  • Grossman, Dr. Alvin The Great American Dog Show Game Fairfax: Denlinger, 1985. Wraps, 4to, 63 pages; illustrated by Joseph Murray. $14.95
    ----, and Beverly Grossman Winning with Pure Bred Dogs: Success by Design Wilsonville: Doral, 1992. Wraps, 8vo, 280 pages, index, bibliography; black-and-white photos by Carl Lindemaier. $23.50
  • Hall, Lynn Dog Showing for Beginners New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Hardcover, 8vo, 154 pages, black-and-white photos. $19.95. A secondhand copy: as new; $15.00
  • Hier, Anne M. Dog Shows Then and Now: An Annotated Anthology West Redding: Images in Print, 1999. Cloth, 4to, dust jacket, 299 pages, bibliography, index (including breeds, artists, authors, and photographers), numerous black-and-white illistrations; introduction by Dr. James W. Edwards. Masterly survey of dog show history, drawn from British and American sources of the last 150 years; with thought-provoking "Questions for Consideration" throughout. $39.95
  • Morgan, Bert, photographs by Dog Shows San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2000. Pictorial wraps, 8vo, 175 pages; edited and with a preface by Eric Rachlis; introduction by Richard Morgan. Remarkable duotone photography, capturing the U.S. dog show scene and its participants in the 1930s and '40s. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00
  • Nicholas, Anna Katherine The Nicholas Guide to Dog Judging (2d edition) New York: Howell Book House, 1979. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 288 pages, black-and-white photos and drawings. Good condition, minor nicks on spine. $14.00
  • Stern, Jane and Michael Dog Eat Dog: A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows New York: Scribner, 1997. Gilt-stamped cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, 192 pages, 8 pages of black-and-white photos, lists of show terms and AKC recognized breeds. Follows the fortunes of one kennel's dogs during a year on the show circuit. Great fun. As new. $22.00
  • Vanacore, Connie The New Guide to Junior Showmanship New York: Howell Book House, 1994. Hardcover, 8vo, 179 pages, index, glossary, black-and-white photos. A comprehensive manual for young dog show enthusiasts. 1st edition. As new condition. $15.00

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    Judging

  • Eaton, Nadine In the Ring: Thought Provoking Interviews with Seven Renowned Judges Wheat Ridge: Hoflin, 1979. Gilt-stamped red cloth, 4to, 160 pages, black-and-white photos. Interviews with Ellsworth Gamble, Edith Nash Hellerman, Vincent Perry, Derek Rayne, Mary Nelson Stephenson, James Trullinger, Howard Tyler. $30.00

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    Grooming

  • Kalstone, Shirlee Poodle Clipping and Grooming: The International Reference (third edition) Foster City: Howell Book House/IDG, 2000. Pictorial hardcover, 4to, 234 pages, detailed index, grooming-related bibliography; black-and-white photos by Larry Kalstone; black-and-white line drawings by Clinton Tingler (American chapters) and Maud Nilsson (international chapters). Well-illustrated guide to everything from toenails to topknots. $29.95
  • Saunders, Blanche, and other authorities How to Trim, Groom & Show Your Dog New York: Howell Book House, 1970. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, 128 pages, black-and-white illustrations. Good condition. $18.00
  • Stone, Ben and Pearl The Stone Guide to Dog Grooming for All Breeds New York: Howell Book House, 1981. Hardcover, 4to, 303 pages, black-and-white photos and drawings. $32.95
  • Walin, Dorothy The Art and Business of Professional Grooming Loveland: Alpine, 1986. Hardcover, 4to, 240 pages, index, bibliography, glossary, black-and-white photos. $34.95

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    Kennels

  • Albert, Fred Barkitecture New York: Abbeville Press, 1999. Pictorial hardcover, 8vo, dust jacket, 93 pages, full-page color photos (and a few black-and-whites of historical interest). Fabulous doghouses by leading architects, designers, and artists; with an essay on the history of doghouses and a directory of craftspeople. 1st edition/2d printing. As new condition. $18.00
  • Holyoake, Janet Joy Mind the Dog London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1938. Cloth, 8vo, 238 pages, kennel plans; black-and-white sketches by Angela Malden. Reminiscences and practicalities of kennel operation, with a host of memorable dogs. 1st edition. Poor to fair condition (spine sunned; corners bumped; a bit sprung and soiled); no dust jacket. $24.00
  • Kohl, Sam Boarding Kennel Management New York: Arco, 1982. Cloth, 8vo, 148 pages, index, black-and-white photos and drawings. Very good condition (inscribed), in very good dust jacket. $20.00

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