Zip Zap: The True Story of a Dog and a Dream

by Mike Gaddis

Book Overview

On the heels of his highly acclaimed novel Jenny Willow, Mike Gaddis reaches again into a half-century love affair with pointing dogs and upland birds to retrieve the true-life story of Zip Zap, his greatest English setter. Gaddis swore to be painfully selective in choosing the puppy that would accompany him as he pursued his dream of competing in horseback field trials. He knew the smallest female of the litter was special, but he didn't fully...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811701964
• ISBN13: 9780811701969
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Stackpole Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Thank you, Mr Gaddis

I have lost count of the birddog books, stories and training, that I have subjected myself to over the years. But it is Zip Zap, which I have appreciated the most. Why? Mr Gaddis is so refreshingly frank and honest in this book. How many bird dog authors willing attest to the days when their dogs do more wrong than good, which we all know only too well can happen!! How many would attest to the under currents and human frailties of high class field trial participation. His easy reading style of descriptive writing almost has you able to smell the autumn breezes, to sense the wind that the dogs are scenting, to feel the angst of a lost or hurt dog and to know the loss of a beloved fourlegged companion who has been with you through thick and thin. Dispersed throughout are training examples which make sense!

Great true story that is well written!!

I hated finishing this book. I looked forward to reading every page. I am an ol field trailer and certainly could relate, but anyone would enjoy this book because of the excellent writing style of Gaddis. The book brought home the great memories of my wonderful(now gone)hunting companions. This book touched me deeply!!