The History and Management of the Mastiff (History and Management Series)

By E.J. Baxter

Book Overview

"The History and Management of the Mastiff" brings today's Mastiff fancier rich details about the establishment, building and survival of this noble breed. Learn about the challenges and tragedies that might have doomed the breed if not for the dedication of breeders of the past. You are transported to long ago times, kennels and people in the United Kingdom and United States who helped shape the breed. 84 rare photos. 12 instructive pedigrees. And in this updated 2nd edition you are also privileged to meet modern Mastiff breeders and their dogs from around the world. Elizabeth Baxter and Patricia Hoffman together bring almost 80 years of experience to the subject, each having been deeply involved with Mastiffs since the early 1960s. They were personally acquainted with many of the major Mastiff breeders and fanciers of the past, now long since gone. They can be said to have "learned from the best." Because of their long association with the breed, they had unexcelled access to valuabl

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0906360137
• ISBN13: 9780906360132
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Howell Book House
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Wow-- the most informative book ever

Words cannot explain how great this book is. It goes back and tells you about the great Mastiffs of the past, how they were bred, and how modern Mastiffs came to be. The photos alone are a marvel. This is a treasure that never should have been put out of print. It is the kind of book that Mastiff lovers and breeders will be reading forever.

An invaluable source of history & information on the Mastiff

Another wonderful book by the foremost authority on an ancient & noble breed. Well worth reading to learn everything from the Mastiffs history to raising your own dog today.