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In "The Dog," the anthology explores the multifaceted nature of humanity's relationship with our four-legged companions, capturing a rich tapestry of stories that stretch across genres and styles. This collection, edited by the able hands of Edward Mayhew, Dinks, and W. N. Hutchinson, transcends simple tales of companionship to delve into deeper themes of loyalty, survival, and the primal instincts shared between species. The narratives resonate with an emotional depth and variety, ranging from poignant reflections to exuberant celebrations, weaving a complex portrait that both honors and questions our long-standing bond with dogs. The contributors to "The Dog" bring a diverse range of experiences and cultural insights, offering readers a panoramic view of societal and historical connections with dogs. The contributing authors, while hailing from varied backgrounds, are unified in their ability to evoke the intrinsic essence of our canine companions. In line with movements that recognize the significance of animal welfare and emotional intelligence, this anthology not only documents but also participates in an ongoing dialogue about cohabitation and mutual respect between humans and animals, drawing threads from different cultures and epochs. "The Dog" is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of dogs on human life through a variety of lenses. With its rich assembly of voices and styles, the anthology is a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in stories that inform both our past and our present. Readers are invited to explore this collection not merely for entertainment but for the invaluable insights it provides, igniting conversations about empathy, loyalty, and the enduring connection between dogs and humans. This volume offers a compendium of perspectives, fostering a dialogue that echoes long after the last page is turned.
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GenreScience and Nature, Literary Classics
Length14 hrs 14 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 10, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1DINKS, MAYHEW, AND HUTCHINSON.
64CANKER WITHIN AND WITHOUT THE EAR.
2EDITOR'S PREFACE.
65CANKER WASH.
3SPORTSMAN'S VADE MECUM.
66THE EYE.
4TO THE READER.
67DISEASES OF THE LIMBS.
5CONTENTS OF DINKS' VADE MECUM.
68FRACTURES.
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6THE SPORTSMAN'S VADE MECUM
69OPERATIONS.
7BREEDING OF DOGS IN GENERAL.
70DOG BREAKING:
8POINTERS.
71COL. W.N. HUTCHINSON,
9SETTER.
72CONTENTS.
10SETTER, RUSSIAN.
73DOG-BREAKING.
11SPANIEL.
74CHAPTER I.
12SPANIEL AND COCKER.
75PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS. QUALIFICATIONS, IN BREAKER—IN DOG.
13RETRIEVER.
76FOOTNOTES:
14BEAGLES.
77CHAPTER II.
15BREEDING.
78INITIATORY LESSONS WITHIN DOORS. SHOOTING PONIES.
16BITCH IN USE.
79FOOTNOTES:
17BITCHES IN PUP.
80CHAPTER III.
18FEEDING PUPS AND WEANING.—LICE.—TEATS RUBBED.
81INITIATORY LESSONS CONTINUED. SPANIELS.
19POINTER AND SETTER.
82FOOTNOTES:
20BREAKING.
83SPANIELS
21RANGING, HOW TAUGHT.
84FOOTNOTES:
22QUARTERING.
85CHAPTER IV.
23FEEDING.
86LESSONS IN "FETCHING."—RETRIEVERS.: REGULAR LAND RETRIEVER
24CONDITION.
87FOOTNOTES:
25KENNEL.
88CHAPTER V.
26CREDIT GIVEN FOR RECEIPTS.
89INITIATORY LESSONS OUT OF DOORS.—TRICKS.
27RECEIPTS.
90FOOTNOTES:
28GENERAL REMARKS ABOUT DOGS IN PHYSIC.
91CHAPTER VI.
29DISTEMPER.
92FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN COMMENCED. RANGING.
30FIRST CASE.
93FOOTNOTES:
31SECOND CASE.
94CHAPTER VII.
32THIRD CASE.
95FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONTINUED. CAUTION.
33FOURTH CASE.
96FOOTNOTES:
34FIFTH CASE.
97CHAPTER VIII.
35FOOTNOTES:
98FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONTINUED. CUNNING OF AGE. RANGE OF FROM TWO TO SIX DOGS.
36CASE.
99FOOTNOTES:
37FORM OF GAMEBOOK
100CHAPTER IX.
38DOGS,
101FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONTINUED. "POINT" NOT RELINQUISHED FOR "DOWN CHARGE."
39AND THEIR MANAGEMENT;
102FOOTNOTES:
40EDWARD MAYHEW, M.R.C.V.S.
103CHAPTER X.: FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONTINUED. ASSISTANT.
41PREFACE.
104CHAPTER XI.
42CONTENTS OF MAYHEW'S MANAGEMENT.
105FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONCLUDED. BAR. LEG STRAP. SPIKE COLLAR.
43DOGS: THEIR MANAGEMENT.
106FOOTNOTES:
44GENERAL REMARKS.
107CHAPTER XII.
45DISTEMPER.
108SHOOTING HARES. COURAGE IMPARTED.—"BACKING" TAUGHT.
46MOUTH, TEETH, TONGUE, GULLET, ETC.
109FOOTNOTES:
47BRONCHOCELE.
110CHAPTER XIII.
48RESPIRATORY ORGANS.
111HINTS TO PURCHASERS. SHEEP KILLING.
49HEPATITIS.
112FOOTNOTES:
50INDIGESTION.
113CHAPTER XIV.
51GASTRITIS
114DISTINGUISHING WHISTLES. "BACKING" THE GUN. RETREAT FROM AND RESUMPTION OF POINT. RANGE UNACCOMPANIED BY GUN. HEADING RUNNING BIRDS.
52DISEASES DEPENDENT ON AN INTERNAL ORGAN.
115A DISTINGUISHING WHISTLE FOR EACH DOG.
53STOMACH.—ST. VITUS'S DANCE.
116TO BACK THE GUN.
54BOWEL DISEASES.
117TO RETREAT FROM A POINT AND RESUME IT.
55PARALYSIS OF THE HIND EXTREMITIES.
118TO HUNT REGULARLY FROM LEEWARD TO WINDWARD WITHOUT THE GUN.
56DISEASES ATTENDANT ON DISORDERED BOWELS.
119TO HEAD RUNNING BIRDS.
57RHEUMATISM.
120CHAPTER XV.
58THE RECTUM.
121SETTER TO RETRIEVE. BLOODHOUNDS. RETRIEVERS TO "BEAT." WOUNDED WILD FOWL RETRIEVED FIRST.: SETTER TO RETRIEVE.
59NERVOUS DISEASES.—FITS IN THE DOG.
122FOOTNOTES:: REGULAR RETRIEVER TO BEAT.
60NERVOUS SYSTEM.—RABIES.
123FOOTNOTES:
61GENERATIVE ORGANS.—MALE.
124CONCLUSION.
62GENERATIVE ORGANS.—FEMALE.
125EDITOR'S NOTE.
63SKIN DISEASES.
126INDEX.
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