The Whippett

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Bengtson, Bo

Technology

David&Charles

Fifth in the Kennel Club Classics breed series, The Whippet, written by renowned Whippet breeder, judge and historian Bo Bengtson, is the bible on the Whippet, one of the world’s most popular and beloved purebred dogs. This book’s detailed chapters on everything from the history of the breed to the breed’s accomplishments in dog shows around world to the Whippet’s participation in racing and coursing events make it the most important and beautiful book ever published on the Whippet. With hundreds of vintage and modern photographs, this book is a must-have for every whippet owner.

The Whippet (Kennel Club Classics)

History

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Kennel Club Books

Bo Bengtson is regarded today as the foremost international authority on dog shows past and present, and his definitive volume Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows has become an instant classic,” hailed by critics around the world as the most important book ever written about the sport of dogs. Richard G. Beauchamp, a revered judge and author, praises Best in Show: At long last a factual and meticulously researched history of the purebred dog scene. It’s an everything-you-ever-wanted-to know book about the fascinating world of show dogs” Best in Show spans the history of dog shows from its beginnings in England to the present-day, highlighting the most important dogs, shows, judges, handlers, breeders, and more in 656 pages overflowing with over 700 full-color and historical black-and-white images. Bengtson is at once a student of dog-show history, an accomplished scholar, a highly regarded international judge, a breeder of champions, and, as Kerrin Winter-Churchill surmises, the greatest living dog writer of our times.” His ultimate achievement, the award-winning Best in Show begins with a history of the dog sport, How Dog Shows Began,” a chapter that talks about the development of pure breeds, the beginnings of the dog fancy, and the first dog shows. To understand the essence of dog shows, it’s critical to understand what show judges are looking for, a topic that Bengtson covers in the chapter The Breed Standards.” "Without breed standards, dog shows could not exist. It would be impossible to conduct any meaningful comparison of dogs without universally accepted descriptions of each breed. At their best, the standardsgive a vivid, colorful word picture of the image each breed represents, in motion and standing, when alert and at rest.” With illustrations from early and modern breed standards, this chapter discusses the evolution of the standards and addresses the variations in certain breed standards from country to country. The third chapter is devoted to dog shows and highlights the most important shows in Britain and the United States. A detailed discussion of England’s most famous dog show, Crufts, begins with the origins of the show and traces its development through the 21st century. (A complete roster of the winners of Crufts is presented in the appendix of the book.) America’s most highly regarded show, the Westminster Kennel Club is discussed, accompanied by many photographs of the show and its Best in Show winners. (Roster of WKC winners can also be found in the appendix.) Bengtson also discusses other premiere shows in the U.S. including Santa Barbara, Morris &amp; Essex, AKC/Eukanuba as well as the Fédération Cynologique Internationale’s annual event, the World Dog Show. The following chapter discusses specialty shows (shows for one breed or one group), addressing the importance and purpose of specialty shows as well as some of the anomalies of certain breed events. The chapter also highlights some top winners as well as America’s most famous group specialty show, the Montgomery County Kennel Club’s terrier classic. Separate chapters are dedicated to the judges, breeders, and handlers who have made their mark on the sport of purebred dogs. International in scope, each chapter highlights the most accomplished individuals in the sport, summarizing their accomplishments and their special areas of expertise. The chapters also explain what’s required to become a professional in the sport. The historical photographs in these chapters do a splendid job of spotlighting the careers of some of the pillars of the sport, including Anne Rogers Clark, Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, Anna H. Whitney, Alva Rosenberg, Louis Murr, Anna Katherine Nicholas, Percy Roberts, Robert and Jane Forsyth as well as many contemporary greats such as Peter Green, Maxine Beam, Corky Vroom, Patricia Craige-Trotter, Jimmy Moses, David Fitzpatrick, Sylvia Hammarström, Roger Rechler, Julia Gasow, and dozens of others. The author devotes individual chapters to the greatest dogs from Britain, the United States of America, and the international scene. It is in these insightful, detailed chapters that the interplay of breeders, handlers, and dogs takes focus and the complex picture of the purebred dog scene is exposed. From studying thousands of show records and breed books and from his five decades’ experience in the sport, Bengtson is able to put the sport of dog showing into perspective. He highlights important kennels, breeders, and leading dogs in each country and manages to weave all of these individual threads into an elaborate quilt that depicts the history of the sport. Each chapter chronologically presents the dogs and breeds that had the greatest impact on the show world. In the chapter The Best of Britain,” the author traces the nation’s history beginning with early Best in Show winners, the emergence of the Collie and Fox Terrier as leading breeds, how other terrier breeds came to the fore in the 1920s, as well as Cocker Spaniels, Great Danes, Irish Wolfhounds, and Irish Setters. In post-war Britain, the focus shifts to Chow Chows and Poodles and then to Toy breeds, like the Pekingese, Pomeranian, and Yorkshire Terrier. The depth and breadth of each chapter, accomplished through insightful, detailed information and exhilarating photography, must be experienced to be truly appreciated. The chapter Tops in America” is a detailed 150-page chaptera book in itselfretells the stories of America’s most beloved and accomplished show dogs. Readers will feel bolstered by the amount of information and great photography on offer here, as they meet such iconic greats as the Boxer Ch. Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, arguably the most famous show dog in history and the first to win 100 Best in Show awards; Ch. Warren Remedy, the Wire Fox Terrier whose claim to fame is three consecutive Best in Show victories at the Westminster Kennel Club; the Afghan Hound Ch. Tryst of Grandeur; the German Shepherds Ch. Covy-Tucker Hill’s Manhattan and Ch. Altana’s Mystique, two top-winning dogs that each won over 200 Bests in Show; the famous English Setter Ch. Rock Fall’s Colonel, Bang Away’s rival and also the winner of 100 Best in Shows; plus the many great winners of the Westminster Kennel Club and other important shows. The author walks the reader through the decades in America, highlighting the breeds that made the greatest impact in the show rings, from the German Shepherds and Sealyham Terriers of the 1920s, the Wire and Smooth Fox Terriers of 1920s and 1930s, the English Setters and Cocker Spaniels of the 1940s and 1950s, to the Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Pointers, and Poodles that later dominated the scene. Afghan Hound, English Springer Spaniel, and German Shepherd greats of the modern age are also featured in photography and great detail. The international chapter On Top Around the World” offers a perspective on the greatest show dogs of Canada, Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and Asia. An archivist and journalist for the international dog scene, Bengtson, himself a Swedish import to the United States, has remained extremely well informed for decades, and he remains uniquely qualified to present the kind of global overview on offer in this chapter.

Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows

Sports & Outdoors

CompanionHouse Books

Lumina Media

The Whippet: An Authoritative Look at the Breed’s Past, Present and Future represents author Bo Bengtson’s life work in the Whippet breed. A breeder of champion Whippets and world-renowned judge, Bengtson is internationally regarded as the foremost authority on the breed. With this book, he provides readers with an enormous wealth of information — in words, statistics and photographs — between these two impressive covers. When it was first published in 1985, The Whippet exceeded every expectation for a breed book, and this newly expanded edition raises that bar even higher. Whether dog-show enthusiasts, performance enthusiasts or loving pet owners, Whippet fans around the world are the richer for Bengtson’s generous offering of The Whippet. Hundreds of photographs illustrate this monumental volume, making it the one breed book every fancier simply cannot be without.\nInternational praise for Bo Bengtson's The Whippet:\nGiovanni Liguori, Italy, Whippet breeder and exhibitor: “I just wanted to let you know that a few days ago, I received my copies of your wonderful book. It's fantastic, truly beautiful, and so big and heavy! Wow! It's really the Bible of Whippets, containing everything from their origins to the present day worldwide. I've already started reading it.”\nAnita Henderson, New Zealand, Whippet breeder/exhibitor: “My Mum purchased your book for my birthday. I received it yesterday. I just wanted to say, what an extremely, outstanding publication — it really is 'next level.’ Thank you for your creation and for involving us in a small way.”\nIva Kimmelman, USA, long-time Whippet breeder, exhibitor and international judge: “I can't think of a better way to spend a lazy, rainy Wednesday afternoon than reading your new edition. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”\nAlexander Lass, USA, Whippet exhibitor: “Received our copy of the latest and final edition of The Whippet today — Bo’s largest (and certainly heaviest!) to date. Before diving into it tomorrow, I’m just going to stare at this photo of our beautiful Kate opposite the table of contents. … I’m humbled that Bo asked for this photo, among the hundreds and thousands he’s used, to be displayed so prominently. …”\nSofia Sandström, Sweden, editor Whippet Bladet, the Swedish Whippet Club’s magazine: “I must say the book is fantastic … The entire book — what a masterpiece! I savor it every time I turn the pages!”\nNancy Doucette, USA, longtime Whippet exhibitor: “Arrived today! Looking forward to reading it! Thank you for [the] photo on the Specialty Winners page! May I please take a photo of your dedication page to put on Facebook and give full credit to you and The Whippet? This photo of Justin and Nicky taken in my kitchen over 22 years ago is of the two who started it all for me.”\nMagnus Hagstedt, Sweden, longtime Whippet breeder, exhibitor and international judge: “Today I received your book. Fast delivery, didn’t even have to pay customs. Swedish currency has lost so much value that it's one of the most expensive books I have bought in a long time — but it’s worth it. Looking forward to reading and re-reading. Congratulations on a nice updated edition.”\nCraig Morley, USA, volunteer Whippet Rescue and Placement (WRAP): “I wanted to congratulate you on the publication of your book The Whippet. I just saw it advertised on social media and was quite impressed. What an achievement … another on a long list, I’m sure!”\nJeanne Lambertsen, longtime Whippet breeder and exhibitor: “I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how much I love your new book, The Whippet! I’m especially thrilled that it includes a beautiful photo of me and my ‘Jovie!”

The Whippet: An Authoritative Look at the Breed’s Past, Present and Future

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