The American Cocker Spaniel

by Alvin Grossman

Book Overview

This book takes the reader through the history of the breed and the famous people and dogs today and yesterday who are and were the backbone of the breed. Special chapters dissect the standard of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0944875599
• ISBN13: 9780944875599
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Doral Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

The American Cocker Spaniel

Great book to add to your cocker spaniel library. Can't have enough information regarding cocker spaniels. Highly recommend...

A breed book difficult to parallel

The range of information is immense. A facinating book with a different approach and by today's standards good value for the money. For Cocker enthusiasts this is an encylopedia of the breed which would be difficult to parallel. Our Dogs Magazine of England

A thorough and meaty book

The development of the breed is explained and its relationship to the Sussex, Field and English Cocker breeds is defined. The photos are charming. The section on Form vs function is worth the price of the book. This is one book you shouldn't overlook. Dog Fancy Magazine

An excellent reference volume

Dr. Grossman has written what must be the final work on the American Cocker Spaniel. The author has written with clarity, and a tuch of humor sparkles in his style. Every owner of a Cocker will want to own this excellent book as a valuable reference and as a real source of practical information. American Kennel Club Gazette

MUST BUY!!!!!

This is a must get. Especially for anyone truly interested in breeding cockers for show, color, and comformation. It has an excellent chapter in breeding for coat color and genetics. The book is written well with a touch of humor from a man who has much experience with the cockers; not someone who wants to publish a book about the breed. He has many references to other reading material, as well as a very thorough history of the breed, including many pedigrees on these dogs. If you only get one book on the Cocker Spaniel--this is THE ONE to get