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    Bull Terriers (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Bull Terrier)
    Bull Terriers (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Bull Terrier)
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    Bull Terriers (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Bull Terrier)

    By Major Count V. C. Hollender

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    Bull Terriers (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Bull Terrier) Originally published in the early 50s this scarce book on the Bull Terrier is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it using the original text and photographs, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. The one hundred and ten pages contain twenty one articles by an assortment of well known contributors. All have been heavily involved in Bull Terrier circles for many years, and write with the benefit of much practical experience with the breed. Contents include: - The Appeal of the Bull Terrier. - Here and There in 50 Years. - Bull Terriers Abroad. - Care of the In-Whelp Bitch and Weaning of a Litter. - How Heavy? How Large? - Bull Terrier Pedigrees in 1950. - Experts Opinions on the Breed. - Judges and Judging. - Stewarding. - Miniature Bull Terriers. - etc. The book is illustrated with black and white photos of famous dogs and their owners. This is a fascinating read for any Bull Terrier enthusiast or historian of the breed, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateMar 23, 2011
    ISBN9781446545096
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      Bull Terriers (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic - Bull Terrier) - Major Count V. C. Hollender

      CHAPTER I

      THE APPEAL OF THE BULL TERRIER

      i. By DR. E. S. MONTGOMERY

      I have been unfortunate in letters between some of my American correspondents and myself being lost in the post, but Dr. E. S. Montgomery, A.B., B.S., M.S., M.D., the great American expert, breeder, owner and judge, has written a book on the Bull Terrier which should be in the hands of everyone who loves the breed. It is the best all-round book on the subject I have ever read. The Montgomery family have owned and bred some very fine stock, including Ch. The Sorceress of Monty Ayr and Ch. Heir Apparent to Monty Ayr and a host of others.

      Mr. Elliott, in a Preface to the Doctor’s book, I am sure combines in a few words the Doctor’s summing up. The Bull Terrier’s devotion, love and loyalty are beyond the understanding of most of us. His gaiety, gentleness and companiable qualities are extraordinary. He offers the best to his owner and in return deserves love and affection.

      The Doctor publishes a picture of Willie lying next to his master’s personal belongings (the late General George S. Patton). Willie was all through the war with him and never recovered from his master’s death. It is the most human and tragic picture I have ever seen. Dr. Montgomery concludes one of his chapters with this tribute to Willie: May this Book be looked upon as a dedication to all those who have helped, aided and abetted the Bull Terrier to make him the first, the one, the only, the grandest, the best, the breed of all breeds.

      ii. By L. GRAHAM WEALL, M.B.E.,

      Hon. Sec. The Bull Terrier Club

      I think the biggest reason why I love Bull Terriers, and have always loved them from a small child, is because they are such silly asses and have such a great sense of humour. They love being laughed at, and go back and do their joke again. I love their muscular lines, their tiny, wicked eyes, and their soft expressions. And I love them as they are, so brave and fearless, not snappy or sulky, and always game for anything. They put themselves in such silly attitudes, and in the end generally do what they want to do, and not what you would like them to do.

      iii. By VIOLET DRUMMOND-DICK

      A question I am frequently asked by visitors to my kennels is What is there about Bull Terriers that makes you give up most of your spare time to attend to their comforts, and why is it that you seem to be able to understand their moods and are able to make them show so well?

      The answer is a simple one. It is a matter of knowing your dog.

      Bull Terriers have been in my family for many generations. Long before I was born my mother attended all the important shows here and abroad. She imported the first Bull Terrier into Holland many years ago and he was her constant companion on her journeys to many parts of the world.

      When I was born it was decided that I should have a Bull Terrier puppy instead of a doll. As soon as as I was able to crawl my mother went to Mrs. Olive Miller, who was then living at Harrogate, and bought a marked-eyed pup which we called Chirgwin, after the popular comedian of the day.

      Chirgwin and I had good times together. It was rarely that we separated and it was then that I started to train my dog. I found that with patience, I could teach Chirgwin most of the tricks and duties required of a puppy and that is the system on which I base the training of all my dogs.

      I make them feel that something is expected of them, and that something is obedience. To get the best out of a dog one must understand his mind.

      Bull Terriers, I have found, are deep thinkers. At heart they want to please and try to do so. The most important thing is whether they have confidence in you.

      I believe that puppies, like children, must begin their schooling as soon as they begin to understand the meaning of right and wrong if they are not to cultivate bad habits.

      I love Bull Terriers because I have found from experience that if taken in hand while young (and the difference between right and wrong is instilled into them), I have got more fun and enjoyment out of a Bull Terrier than any other breed.

      I train my puppies to such an extent that at two months old puppies know their names and if playing together I call one he will come at once. That is the first real test of obedience.

      If Bull Terriers are allowed to go their own way they are liable to become very difficult to train when they reach maturity, but they never forget their early training if they have been properly schooled. The difficult dogs are those who have been allowed to have their own way while young, when they should have been taught to do the right thing at the right time.

      I like Bull Terriers because I have found there are no bad Bull Terriers. Those we see in the show ring pulling their owners from one place to another are not bad Bull Terriers but good Bull Terriers whose education has been neglected.

      Bull Terriers are the greatest sportsmen of the canine race. They have brains to master any problem capable of being mastered by a dog but we must help them to develop their reasoning and training for they cannot be expected to know the difference between right and wrong if their owners do not enlighten them.

      Bull Terriers lack none of the essentials. But there is a feature in the breed I should like to see improved. That is far better movement. In my own kennels unsound action is not tolerated. Knowingly I will not breed from an unsound dog nor will I use a dog for stud whose ancestors are known to be unsound.

      Perhaps the reason for this is because of the talk my mother had with Mrs. Millner who would not tolerate an unsound dog. When Mrs. Millner was prominent as a breeder of Bull Terriers, Southern bred dogs were notorious for their unsoundness. Overseas buyers went north for their dogs for this reason.

      My mother, who is as keen on the breed as I am, will have no dog in the kennel who is incapable of free action, in this we totally agree.

      My aim is to win best in show at a leading championship show with a Bull Terrier. This, I know, could never be accomplished with a dog whose action is other than perfect.

      CHAPTER II

      HERE AND THERE IN 50 YEARS

      by MAJOR COUNT V. C. HOLLENDER

      After 50 years of Bull Terriers, I am hoping that some of these short paragraphs will be of interest and help to all dog-lovers and especially to Bull Terrier Breeders, Owners and Novices.

      ARE WE ASKING

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