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The Italian Greyhound, 21st Century
Just about everything
worth knowing about an Italian Greyhound is contained in this updated hardcover
volume titled: The Italian Greyhound, 21st Century by Lilian S. Barber. There
are over 350 pages and over 400 photos. The text is clear, compelling and will
provide hours of highly informative, pleasureable and entertaining reading.
Like the Barber 1993 volume...so much information is provided...that most people
will find even MORE fun in the re-reading than in the first introduction.
Anyone who loves
Italian Greyhounds will be thrilled with this book!!! It should also be mentioned
that significant contributions were made to this book by Teri Dickinson, DVM
(veterinarian specializing in Italian Greyhounds); Audrey Sutton (authority
on IG Collectibles and Collecting); Barbara J. Silverstein (Obedience &
the IG)); Patricia Campbell (Agility and the IG); Con Moothart (Lure Coursing
& the IG); Teri Dickinson (IG in Racing); Lilia Berozkina (artist responsible
for gorgeous IG portrait on cover). Please see below for ordering instructions
and also a listing of the table of contents:
Please write
a short note indicating that your purchase was made through the IGCA Rescue
site, make your check in the amount of $34.45 (this includes price of shipping)
for an unsigned copy or $39.95 (this also includes price of shipping)
for a
signed copy payable to Italian Greyhound Productions and mail to:
Italian Greyhound
Productions
8410 Kingsgate Rd
Potomac, Maryland 20854-1740
Lilian
Barber acquired her first IG in 1966. A photographer and freelance writer, Lilian
is a keen observer and has pursued her interest in the breed with a natural
curiosity and a deep love and understanding for the IG's idiosyncrasies as well
as its affectionate nature, beauty and adaptability. She has bred and finished
over 40 champions. She has also served as past-president of the Italian Greyhound
Club of America along with other leadership positions, has written articles
on a regular basis for "The Italian Greyhound Magazine" and also is
a frequent contributor to "Top Notch Toys" and other periodicals.
Lilian is a noted authority on this breed and has been invited to travel literally
all over the world as a dog show judge. Her own dogs are not merely show dogs...but
much loved family members...so Lilian is able to write from the perspective
of both the show world and the pet point of view.
Here is a copy
of the Table of Contents:
Preface
Frequently Asked
Questions
PART ONE---AN
ITALIAN GREYHOUND PRIMER
1. Characteristics
of the Breed
2. The Italian Greyhound Standard
3. History
4. How and Where to Buy a Puppy
5. Before You Bring Your IG Puppy Home
6. Grooming
7. Housetraining
8. Nutrition
9. Basic Training
10. Coping with Problems
11. Traveling with Your IG
12. Getting Involved
13. Rescue and Adoption
14. IG Collectibles and Collecting
PART TWO---HEALTH
AND WELFARE OF YOUR IG by TERI DICKINSON, DVM
15. Keeping
Your IG Healthy
16. If Your IG Gets Sick
17. Genetic Health of Italian Greyhounds
PART THREE---THE
IG AS A SHOW DOG
18. To Show
or Not to Show
19. An Introduction to Dog Shows
20. Interpreting the Standard
21. The Italian Greyhound Movement
22. Bloodlines and Choosing One
23. Some Top Producing Pedigrees
24. Buying a Show Puppy
25. Show Training and "The Uglies"
26. Showing the Italian Greyhound
PART FOUR---THE
IG AS A PERFORMANCE DOG
27. The IG in
Obedience
28. Agility and The IG
29. The IG in Lure Coursing
30. The IG in Racing
PART FIVE---ADVANCED
IG OWNERSHIP
31. To Breed
or Not to Breed
32. Choosing a Stud Dog, Basic Genetics
33. The Brood Bitch, her Care and Breeding
34. The Litter
35. Selling Puppies
36. Stud Management
37. When the Numbers Grow
38. The Italian Greyhound in Old Age
Bibliography
Picture Index
Health Index
About the Author
If there are any questions about ordering please contact Bill and Joan Cooper (publishers) at:
joan@italiangreyhoundproductions.com
Please do NOT pay via PayPal on this item -thanks.
Please email Judy at <longhousej@aol.com> to order.