Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type (CompanionHouse Books) A Full Course in Purebred Dogs for Breeders, Dog Show Judges, and Dog Owners – Eliminate Confusion, Understand Silhouette, Movement, and More

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The “standard” against which all other dog breeding books are measured! Get a crash course in purebred dogs:

Develop your own personal sense of what breed type isRecognize and analyze the five elements of breed type (breed character, silhouette, head and expression, movement, coat)Explore the differences between type and soundness and how they must coexist in a quality exhibitLearn the keys to making sound evaluation of dogs in the ring and the whelping boxStudy dozens of superb examples of breed type with full-color photos in the Honor Roll of ExcellenceApply your new knowledge with practice assignments, developing a breed type workbook, learning the graphing technique, and more

Richard G. Beauchamp’s Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type became an instant classic when it first appeared in 2002 and since then has remained essen­tial reading for every person who cares about the future of purebred dogs!

This second edition, expanded and completely illustrated in color, is a groundbreaking — even controversial — primer that is strongly recom­mended for every dog-show professional and hopeful newcomer to the dog sport.

Inside these 248 information-packed pages, author Rick Beauchamp — the ideal men­tor for the dog world — captures the ineffable arts of judging and breeding, solving the enigma of breed type, “those two little words with the great big meaning.”

Rick has been successfully involved in practically every facet of purebred dogs: breeding, exhibiting, professional handling, publishing, writing, and judging. He has lec­tured on dog breeding and judging exten­sively throughout the world and is a pub­lished author of numerous breed and all­-breed books. His monthly columns have appeared in eight major international dog magazines, including Dogs in Review. He has bred Best in Show dogs in three breeds and multiple champions in seven others, spanning five variety groups. He has judged on five continents at major events, includ­ing Westminster Kennel Club, Crufts Dog Show and the AKC Invitational.

Until a college for dog show judges opens its doors, Solving the Mysteries of Breed Type will remain the textbook for every mas­ter breeder and top judge as well as every intellectually curious exhibitor!

“Thanks for the book. Well done… Now let’s hope that all who get a copy will also get it!”
—Anne Rogers Clark, all-breed judge and author

“To quote the great all-breed judge Mrs. Anne Rogers Clark, ‘make your first cut on type and reward the soundness of the typical speci­mens.’ Beauchamp’s book is required reading for all judges who wish to become breed spe­cialists and not fall into the trap of judging generically.”
—Betty-Anne Stenmark, judge, author, and breeder

“The book is brilliant. We consider it to be one of the most important works written yet for the dog world.”
—Ed and Pat Gilbert, judges, authors, and lecturers

“The book is…written in a voice that is direct, open, passionate and encouraging. Photo­graphs of some of the greats of the sport, both human and canine, create a compelling illus­tration of the concepts discussed.”
—Donald Sturz, Jr., PhD., judge and breeder

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CompanionHouse Books; Second edition (November 13, 2023)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621872394
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621872399
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.13 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.83 x 1 x 10.1 inches