Take an authoritative look at the Golden Retriever's past, present, and future! In-depth history of the Golden Retriever in Britain and the United States - Expert examination of Golden conformation and the American Kennel Club breed standard - Over 100 photos , both vintage and modern, and an elaborately illustrated study of the breed in art - Dog sport chapters on fieldwork and trials, agility and obedience competition, and conformation shows - Goldens with jobs , including search and rescue and therapy work - Breeding discussions and hereditary health concerns in Goldens This 264-page book offers a wealth of knowledge imparted by a team of breed experts from many areas of the dog world. Fourth in the Kennel Club Books' Classics series and written by author, breeder, and judge, Jeffrey G. Pepper, this book's engaging chapters on everything from the breed's accomplishments in performance events to their participation as service dogs make it much more than "just another breed book." With more than 100 vintage and modern photographs of the breed, this book is a must-have for every Golden owner! Author Jeff Pepper has been a Golden Retriever owner since 1969 and is regarded in the international dog community as one of the most knowledgeable and successful Golden breeder-judges in the world. His beautiful and comprehensive book celebrates the Golden Retriever's versatility, unique breed traits, and winning personality in splendidly illustrated and detailed chapters. Learn all about the history of the ever-popular all-American breed in this one spectacular volume: The Golden Retriever: An Authoritative Look at the Breed's Past, Present, and Future ! "Truly outstanding...a real pleasure to read...the book is a must for anyone wanting to know more about the Golden Retriever or maybe just wanting to thoroughly enjoy reading about a favorite breed—or maybe both." —Dorothy Macdonald, AKC judge "Jeff Pepper's The Golden Retriever truly presents this glorious breed in all its functional roles—from fieldwork to service dog, from show dog to ever-popular pet. No one knows the breed better nor describes its essence more clearly than Jeff Pepper." —Patricia Trotter, AKC breeder, handler, and judge The Golden Retriever T his Kennel Club Classics volume, The Golden Retriever: An Authoritative Look at the Breed's Past, Present, and Future , offers a wealth of knowledge imparted by a team of breed experts from many areas of the dog world. Author Jeffrey G. Pepper, a Golden Retriever owner since 1969, is regarded in the international dog community as one of the most knowledgeable and successful Golden breeder-judges in the world. This beautiful book celebrates the Golden Retriever's versatility, unique breed traits, and winning personality in splendidly illustrated and detailed chapters. INSIDE THIS BOOK, READERS WILL DISCOVER: an in-depth history of the Golden Retriever in Britain and the United States - an expert examination of Golden conformation and the American Kennel Club breed standard - an elaborately illustrated study of the breed in art - chapters on Goldens in the dog sport—fieldwork and trials, agility and obedience competition, conformation shows - a look at Goldens with jobs, including search and rescue and therapy work - discussions about breeding and hereditary health concerns "Truly outstanding...a real pleasure to read...the book is a must for anyone wanting to know more about the Golden Retriever or maybe just wanting to thoroughly enjoy reading about a favorite breed—or maybe both." —Dorothy Macdonald, AKC judge "Jeff Pepper's The Golden Retriever truly presents this glorious breed in all its functional roles—from fieldwork to service dog, from show dog to ever-popular pet. No one knows the breed better nor describes its essence more clearly than Jeff Pepper." —Patricia Trotter, AKC breeder, handler, and judge Jeffrey G. Pepper has bred more than 65 Golden Retriever Champions who carried his kennel "Pepperhill" prefix, including National Specialty Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex winners, Specialty winners, Group and Best in Show winners. Since 1984 he has been a renowned American Kennel Club Golden Retriever judge. Jeffery has served as president, vice president, and treasurer of the Hudson Valley Golden Retriever Club, as board member and eastern regional vice president of the Golden Retriever Club of America, as well as president and treasurer of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America and is currently president of the Dog Judges Association of America as well as treasurer of Take The Lead, a non-profit foundation providing financial support to people in the sport of dogs in the United States who suffer from a life-threatening or terminal illness. Used Book in Good Condition