The History of English Setter Showdogs in America: The story of the greatest English Setter Showdogs in AKC history
Craig S. Sparkes

If you love setters and if you love dog shows, you'll love this book!

The History of English Setter Showdogs in America is the first book to chronicle the greatest English Setter show dogs in AKC history. You'll find the fascinating tales of the dogs, owners, and handlers that have lit up the show rings over the last 100 years. Many of the stories are first-hand accounts from the leading dog publications of the day, and really bring life to the achievements of these beautiful dogs. In addition, the book contains over 100 photographs - most never seen before.

The History of English Setter Showdogs in America also contains insights from interviews with famous dog show personalities including Anne Rogers Clark, Bob and Jane Forsyth, Virginia Tuck Hall (wife of Davis Tuck and renowned AKC judge), Marsha Hall Brown, and others. In addition, famous professional handlers such as Corky Vroom provide valuable first hand observations.

This book is a must for anyone who wants to know what really happened, where it happened and why!

About the Author
Along with his wife Angie, Craig Sparkes is a breeder of English Setters. Their kennel name is Goodtime and they have owned and bred many champions, as well as numerous top winning "Specials." Craig and Angie are partners in a graphic design business specializing in show dog advertisements and websites. They live near San Francisco.

ISBN: 0944875-81-5, $24.95

Born to Win Breed to Succeed
Patricia Craige

Undoubtedly, the most comprehensive dog book of our time! Who but Pat Craige, winner of ten Hound Groups at the Westminster Show, could write the definitive dog book exploring every facet of breeding and exhibiting top winning pure-bred dogs.

This extraordinary book defies categorization. It is unique in the depth it treats each topic and the insights gained from many years at the top of the Dog Game. Most people who've already bought this book call it the new "Bible" for dog owners and breeders; a definite must have!

ISBN 0-944875-40-8, Hardcover, 8-1/2x11, 289 pp., b&w and color photos and illustrations, $39.95

Best Junior Handler! A Guide to Showing Successfully in Junior Showmanship
Denise and Anne Olejniczak

A book written for Junior Handlers by a Junior Handler. Anne has been a highly successful Junior Handler competitor for eight years and has qualified six times to compete at Westminster.

Her mother, Denise, is the editor of the Lhasa Apso magazine and an AKC judge of Junior Showmanship. Together they set out to write the classic book on Junior showmanship. Their goal was to make this much more than a picture book with a few pointers. The lessons are so self-explanatory that even a Junior located far away from help and with no access to handling classes could pick up the book and learn to show at a fairly competitive level.

This book is not "just" for Juniors. It will also be very useful for adults who are interested in showing and want a competitive edge; who want to compete and win. Best Junior Handler! also has a chapter for parents of Juniors that speaks to the rigors of Junior Showmanship and what parents can expect to go through and how to help their children deal not only with losses, but also with success.

ISBN 0-944875-45-9, Paperback, 6x9, 166 pp., b&w photos and illustrations, $16.95

Winning With Pure Bred Dogs -- Success By Design
Dr. Alvin Grossman & Beverly Grossman

Everyone in Purebred Dogs wants to know how to be a winner! How can I breed good ones and be recognized in my breed as a knowledgeable breeder and exhibitor? Now, for the first time in one comprehensive book, the right way is spelled out for you in plain English.

Fact-filled chapters on information you must know to be successful. No short cuts, but honest hard-earned knowledge from years of highly successful showing, breeding and judging. Written by Dr. Alvin Grossman, a noted author and judge whose writings have won him five awards from the Dog Writer's Association, and ably assisted by his daughter-in-law, Beverly, this textbook leads you through the steps it takes to rise from the ranks of the novice to where you can say with conviction, "I finally know what I am doing in the Dog Game."

Experts are not made overnight. However, with this wonderful new book as your guide, you can soon become knowledgeable about this wonderful, sometimes wacky, sport of showing and breeding Purebred Dogs.

ISBN 0-944875-17-3, Hardcover, 6x9, 240 pages, b&w photos and illustrations, $26.50
ISBN 0-944875-7-0, Paperback 6x9, 240 pages, $23.50

The Great American Dog Show Game
Dr. Alvin Grossman

The author had long felt that lack of a good information program was severely hindering the “dog game.” Looking back on his own thirty plus years in the fancy, he wondered how he had made it from a struggling novice, to journeyman exhibitor, to blasé top-winning Specials owner, to the exalted ranks of dog show judging. He was well aware that it was NOT because of a well-thought-out plan. He finally concluded that it was only because he had been tenacious and had asked questions of everyone in sight that he had finally “arrived.” In an effort to impart some of the knowledge he has gained, he has written this book. To make it easy to absorb, he has used levity and cartoons. But the subject matter is important. Read it and learn…but best of all…enjoy it!

ISBN 0-87714-109-6, Hardcover, 8-1/2x11 , 144 pages, $16.95

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