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| the lurcher a complete guide: The Lurcher Jon Hutcheon, 2007-10 Packed full of practical information and useful tips, this complete guide covers all aspects of owning a lurcher. Particular emphasis is placed on training and working the dog effectively. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Lurchers As Pets Carol Baby, 2015-02 Since returning from a career in education, Carol Baby has spent the past decade working voluntarily for Greyhounds Rescue West of England, and is committed to improving people's knowledge and understanding of greyhounds. 116 colour |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The House Lurcher Jackie Drakeford, 2019-06-06 Learn how to live happily with your lurcher at home and in public, and how to establish a sound recall so your lurcher can be exercised with confidence off the lead. All aspects of owning and training lurchers are covered in detail, with special attention given to those coming in from rescue homes. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Running Dog Maintenance Penny Taylor, 2012-10 Lurchers and sighthounds have seen a huge rise in popularity over the past 40 years, and where once the lurcher was the shadowy, unseen tool of the poacher, it now enjoys a more legitimate role as a modern day pest control aid, as well as being valued as a companion and family pet. The pure sighthound breeds have always had their aficionados, whether as workers, pets or show and racing dogs; this book is written with all running dogs in mind, the term by which the author refers to lurchers and sighthounds alike in this book. Running dogs are athletes, which need committed care and understanding if they are to remain sound and healthy in their work, and the author has drawn upon her many years’ experience with working lurchers in order to compile a useful reference book for fellow owners. Written in a down to earth style this manual explains how to rear, feed and prepare the running dog for a healthy life, whether that involves strenuous work, competition or as a companion animal; how to avoid injury where possible and how to recognise specific types of injury when they do occur; how to treat them yourself and when to see the vet. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Tales from the Field Penny Taylor, 2012 “My life revolves around my lurchers and terriers, and the work they do in the field. This book is a compilation of hunting tales about the dogs to whom I owe so much; it recalls events which took place before the ban, as well as those of more recent years. It examines the close relationship I have with my dogs; their successes and failures, and the disasters which sometimes befall those who try their utmost each and every time they pursue their quarry. This book is dedicated to working dogs the world over.” |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Dogs Raymond Coppinger, Lorna Coppinger, 2001-05-27 Two canine ethnologists probe the nature versus nurture debate in the social order of dogs, tracing the origins of canine intelligence. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Our friend the dog, a complete practical guide Gordon Stables, 1895 |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies Lee Livingood, 2011-04-04 “The next best thing to having an experienced Greyhound owner living with you.” —Joan Belle Isle, President, Greyhound Project “Anyone who reads this book and follows its guidance will have a happier, healthier dog and be a happier, more relaxed dog owner.” —Hal and Karen Hawley, Greyhound Friends Northwest The Greyhound has been celebrated in song and legend for thousands of years. Nowadays, Greyhounds are bred almost exclusively for racing. In the bad old days, prior to the 1980s, dogs that didn’t make the grade at the track, and those past their primes, were destroyed. According to official estimates, 60,000 of these noble, mild-mannered dogs were destroyed each year! Fortunately, a number of organizations now exist devoted to rescuing these unwanted dogs and placing them in good homes. Thinking about adopting a retired racing Greyhound? Or maybe you’re already sharing your life with one of these charming animals. Either way, this friendly guide tells you everything you need to know to: Understand the Greyhound personality Find a retired racing Greyhound to adopt Choose the right ex-racer for you and your family Educate yourself and your retired racer Give your new pal the diet and exercise it needs Keep your dog healthy and happy for years to come With plenty of good humor and straight-talk, Lee Livingood drawing on her forty-years of experience training adult rescue dogs to cover all the pros and cons of being a retired racing Greyhound owner, and she fills you in on: The amazing 8000-year history of the Greyhound Deciding whether an ex-racer is the right do for you and your family Physical and behavioral characteristics How to get a retired racer used to living in a home and be a companion Dealing with common behavioral and health problems Feeding, grooming, and exercising a Greyhound Fun things to do with your hound Bursting with expert advice on all aspects of living with an ex-racer, Retired Racing Greyhounds For Dummies is must reading for anyone considering adoption or who’s already taken the leap. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Cricut Expression Cathie Rigby, 2012-05-01 Create amazing papercrafts with this comprehensive guide for beginners and advanced Cricut™ users. In a clear and accessible way, Cathie Rigby teaches the basics of the Cricut Expression™ machines (both the original and the new Cricut Expression™ 2) and cutting for beginners. For advanced crafters, this book instructs on features such as modes and functions, and teaches how to create with color, texture, and dimension. A cutting guide teaches the perfect settings to cut every type of material. A separate chapter introduces the new features of Cricut Expression™ 2 and explains how it differs from the original Expression machine. More than 50 creative projects inspire ideas for home décor, gifts, parties, cards, and scrapbook layouts. Cathie Rigby has taught Cricut, Design Studio, and Gypsy classes for four years in the Salt Lake City area. She currently teaches at Roberts Arts & Crafts and Hobby Lobby stores and hosts scrapbook retreats and Cricut Cruises. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Dancing with Dogs Mary Ann Nester, 2009 It was as recently as the 1990s that the sport of dancing with dogs first burst onto the doggy scene. Trainer Mary Ray demonstrated a heelwork to music routine at Crufts and people were captivated by the display. Initially the performances focused on pure heelwork, but as the sport evolved so handlers began to try working with their dogs as a greater distance and in more flamboyant performances, often with costumes to match. Thus was Freestyle born. Since those early days dancing with dogs has gone from strength to strength and it is now one of the fastest-growing activities in the canine world. It's fun but it takes practice and skill to train a dog to perform seamlessly with its handler. What beginners need is an expert guide to show them the tricks of the trade - cue Mary Ann Nester! A competition-winning competitor, here she reveals in a lively question-and-answer format how everyone can make progress in this fun activity. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Zak George's Dog Training Revolution Zak George, Dina Roth Port, 2016-06-07 A revolutionary way to raise and train your dog, with “a wealth of practical tips, tricks, and fun games that will enrich the lives of many dogs and their human companions” (Dr. Ian Dunbar, veterinarian and animal behaviorist). Zak George is a new type of dog trainer. A dynamic YouTube star and Animal Planet personality with a fresh approach, Zak helps you tailor dog training to your pet’s unique traits and energy level—leading to quicker results and a much happier pup. For the first time, Zak has distilled the information from his hundreds of videos and experience with thousands of dogs into this comprehensive dog and puppy training guide that includes: • Choosing the right pup for you • Housetraining and basic training • Handling biting, leash pulling, jumping up, barking, aggression, chewing, and other behavioral issues • Health care essentials like finding a vet and selecting the right food • Cool tricks, traveling tips, and activities to enjoy with your dog • Topics with corresponding videos on Zak’s YouTube channel so you can see his advice in action Packed with everything you need to know to raise and care for your dog, this book will help you communicate and bond with one another in a way that makes training easier, more rewarding, and—most of all—fun! |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Greyhound Nation Edmund Russell, 2018-01-11 Edmund Russell's much-anticipated new book examines interactions between greyhounds and their owners in England from 1200 to 1900 to make a compelling case that history is an evolutionary process. Challenging the popular notion that animal breeds remain uniform over time and space, Russell integrates history and biology to offer a fresh take on human-animal coevolution. Using greyhounds in England as a case study, Russell shows that greyhounds varied and changed just as much as their owners. Not only did they evolve in response to each other, but people and dogs both evolved in response to the forces of modernization, such as capitalism, democracy, and industry. History and evolution were not separate processes, each proceeding at its own rate according to its own rules, but instead were the same. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Our friend the dog, a complete practical guide. with an appendix on the latest breeds, ed. by E.B. Joachim William Gordon Stables, 1903 |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Dog the Complete Guide , 1999 |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Other End of the Leash Patricia McConnell, Ph.D., 2003-04-29 Learn to communicate with your dog—using their language “Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners.”—The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years’ experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs—sharing insights on how “man’s best friend” might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice on how to interact with our four-legged friends in ways that bring out the best in them. After all, humans and dogs are two entirely different species, each shaped by its individual evolutionary heritage. Quite simply, humans are primates and dogs are canids (as are wolves, coyotes, and foxes). Since we each speak a different native tongue, a lot gets lost in the translation. This marvelous guide demonstrates how even the slightest changes in our voices and in the ways we stand can help dogs understand what we want. Inside you will discover: • How you can get your dog to come when called by acting less like a primate and more like a dog • Why the advice to “get dominance” over your dog can cause problems • Why “rough and tumble primate play” can lead to trouble—and how to play with your dog in ways that are fun and keep him out of mischief • How dogs and humans share personality types—and why most dogs want to live with benevolent leaders rather than “alpha wanna-bes!” Fascinating, insightful, and compelling, The Other End of the Leash is a book that strives to help you connect with your dog in a completely new way—so as to enrich that most rewarding of relationships. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: All the Birds, Singing Evie Wyld, 2014-04-15 From one of Granta’s Best Young British Novelists, a stunningly insightful, emotionally powerful new novel about an outsider haunted by an inescapable past: a story of loneliness and survival, guilt and loss, and the power of forgiveness. Jake Whyte is living on her own in an old farmhouse on a craggy British island, a place of ceaseless rain and battering wind. Her disobedient collie, Dog, and a flock of sheep are her sole companions, which is how she wants it to be. But every few nights something—or someone—picks off one of the sheep and sounds a new deep pulse of terror. There are foxes in the woods, a strange boy and a strange man, and rumors of an obscure, formidable beast. And there is also Jake’s past, hidden thousands of miles away and years ago, held in the silences about her family and the scars that stripe her back—a past that threatens to break into the present. With exceptional artistry and empathy, All the Birds, Singing reveals an isolated life in all its struggles and stubborn hopes, unexpected beauty, and hard-won redemption. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Understanding the Working Lurcher Jackie Drakeford, 2000 The lurcher has been with us for thousands of years. Large or small, rough or smooth, images of lurchers have appeared over the years in paintings, in tapestries or on pottery. What is the attraction of these dogs? Perhaps it lies in the strong bond that must be formed as a result of the close working relationship a hunting dog must forge with its master. From selection of a suitable lurcher to fitness, training, working and breeding Understanding the Working Lurcher offers sound, common-sense advice based on years of experience. Contents include: choosing a lurcher; general and field training; entering to quarry; care and maintenance and breeding, pregnancy, and birth. AUTHOR: Jackie Drakeford is an experienced countryside writer with a special interest in lurchers. She writes for countryside publications including Countryman's Weekly and Country Illustrated, and judges at lurcher and ferret shows. She is passionate about the countryside and conservation and supports many animal welfare associations. A proportion of her royalties from this book will be donated to Lurchersearch UK 100 b/w photos |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Photoshop for Artists Sylvie Covey, 2012-10-02 ENRICH, ENHANCE, AND TRANSFORM YOUR ART WITH THE MAGIC OF PHOTOSHOP® For artists, Adobe® Photoshopâ offers an exciting entry into a new world of limitless color, textures, and effects that can be applied with just the touch of a keyboard or click of a mouse. Intended for serious artists -- painters, photographers, and printmakers ‑- Photoshop for Artists provides a comprehensive series of detailed tutorials, cataloging the various tools, techniques, and methods for producing an infinite variety of creative imagery with Photoshop. With thirty tutorials divided into sections for fine artists, photographers, and printmakers, this book contains easy-to-follow step-by-step examples that include all the information serious professional artists need to master the digital art techniques of Photoshop. Each tutorial features screenshots and detailed directions, so artists can see exactly how the specific effects are achieved and applied to artwork. Featuring stunning and dramatic imagery produced by the author and other accomplished artists, Photoshop for Artists is essential reading for artists looking to take their work to the next digital level. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: You Know It Makes Sense Derek 'Del Boy' Trotter, 2018-11 Au Revois! The name's Trotter, Derek Trotter, and the world of business is my speciality. When it comes to the art of closing deals I've been around the track more times than a lurcher. Not only have I been there, done it and bought the t-shirt, I've gone back round to do it again, printed my ownt-shirts, knocked 'em out at ridiculously low prices and cut the competition out of the market. But the commodities game ain't all champagne and skittles. It's a rocky road full of potholes, speed cameras, people who don't indicate, mouthy cyclists, and all sorts of obstacles designed to get on your tits. You Know It Makes Sense is the definitive business guide, designed pacifically to help steer you in the right direction. Packed full of insider knowledge, tips and warnings, think of it as your personal stat-nav on the corporate highway. And whether you're a Director, middle management, a junior staff hotshot, or the one that fetches the sandwiches, it will help you get to where you're going. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Practical Farrier: Or, Full Instructions for Country Gentlemen, Farmers ... Sportsmen, &c. Containing Rules for Breeding and Training Up of Colts; a Very Curious Collection of Well-experienced Observations; and Upwards of Two Hundred ... Receipts, for the Cure of All Common Distempers ... Digested Under Their Proper Heads; Many of which Have Been Practised for Many Years with Great Success, and the Rest Taken from the Latest and Most Approved Authors ... Viz. Capt. Burdon [and Others] ... By a Society of Country Gentlemen, Farmers, Graziers, Sportsmen, &c. The Fifth Edition. With the Addition of Several Curious Reciepts , 1739 |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Lost Dog Kate Spicer, 2019-04-04 The Sunday Times top ten bestseller 'Lost Dog is already one of my books of the year. Spicer writes like a dream...You will love it.' India Knight, Sunday Times 'Sharply observed and deeply funny, it's one of the best, most enjoyable books of 2019 so far' British Vogue What did Fleabag do next? One morning, you wake up and wonder what has happened to your life. Then you realise: you happened to yourself. Kate is a middle aged woman trying to steer some order into a life that is going off the rails. When she adopts a lurcher called Wolfy, the shabby rescue dog saves her from herself. But when the dog disappears, it is up to Kate to hit the streets of London and find him. Will she save him, as he has saved her - or will she lose everything? As she trudges endlessly calling his name in the hopeless hope she may find him, she runs into other people’s landscapes and lives, finding allies amongst psychics, bloggers and mysterious midnight joggers. Trying to find her dog tests her relationship, and her sanity, to its limits – and gets her thinking about her life, and why things have turned out as they have for her. A brilliant, life-affirming memoir, Lost Dog is a book like no other about the myth of modern womanhood. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Perfect Dog Roger Mugford, 2013-10-01 A revolutionary new approach to dog care. Modern and practical dog-care theory from Britain's most distinguished canine authority, The Perfect Dog gives you the latest theories on what dog care should be, helping you apply Dr. Mugford's methods in a practical way. Dr Mugford debunks some commonly-held perceptions, from dogs being closely related to wolves to the belief that human owners should establish themselves as 'pack leader' with their dogs, as well as tackling controversial subjects like dangerous dogs and spray collars. Exceptional full-color photographs and a range of case studies complete this must have guide for all dog lovers. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Retired Greyhounds Carol Baby, 2010 Every year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound--Publisher's description |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Reticulated Pythons Sid James, 2018-11-05 A guide to keeping and owning reticulated pythons, including description of reticulated pythons, set-up and maintenance, genetic morphs and localities. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Philip's Guide to Gems Cally Oldershaw, 2003 An important feature of the book is a comprehensive visual identification key. This makes it easy for the reader to recognize the type of a stone, and so move on to the correct section of the book for a detailed identification. The main part of the book examines each major group of gems from every part of the world, with each group divided into clearly structured units. The first section deals with precious gems in their many forms, with illustrations of priceless jewellery. The second and longer section concentrates on the semiprecious and novelty stones, the agates and the crystals used aby many professional and amateur jewellers and purchased by the majority of collectors and jewellery enthusiasts. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: British dogs H. Dalziel, Illustrated With Portraits of Dogs of the Day |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Sportsman and Gamekeeper's Directory, and Complete Vermin Destroyer; Containing Instructions for the Preservation of Game ... Observations on Poaching ... Man Traps, Dog Spears ... Ticks, Fleas and Lice, Etc. [With Plates.] Thomas Burgeland JOHNSON, 1835 |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Ferreting Simon Whitehead, 2013-08-01 During the last twenty years there has been a dramatic increase in the rabbit population and this development has, in turn, been accompanied by a renaissance in ferreting. The appearance of an up to date, informative and instructional guide to this traditional form of rabbit control is therefore timely, and will be welcomed by those with an interest in country pursuits.Ferreting - An Essential Guide contains all the vital information you require in order to work ferrets successfully to catch rabbits using tried and tested traditional methods. It is based on the author's considerable practical experience, gained over many years, of ferreting both professionally and for sport.Outlines how to acquire, care for, and manage ferrets; examines how to effectively work a team of ferrets; discusses in detail netting, digging and the role of the ferreter's dog; analyses the behaviour and characteristics of rabbits, their feeding habits, and how their warrens are constructed and laid out; considers the essential equipment that is required in order to catch rabbits efficiently; analyses the latest electronic ferret finder sets and how they can be used. Written by an experienced professional ferreter and countryman. Ferreting is experiencing a renaissance, with more ferreters practising their art throughout the country. This up to date, informative and instructional guide will be welcomed by those who already work with ferrets, or who are on the point of taking up ferreting. Brimming with practical advice and tips, it is based on the author's considerable practical experience. Beautifully illustrated with over 124 colour photographs and 9 diagrams. Simon Whitehead is a professional ferreter, author and regular contributor to country sport magazines. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Animal Estate Harriet Ritvo, 1989-01-01 Harriet Ritvo gives us a vivid picture of how animals figured in English thinking during the nineteenth century and, by extension, how they served as metaphors for human psychological needs and sociopolitical aspirations. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Training and Racing the Greyhound Darren Morris, 2014-11-30 This practical book is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts and will be of help to the more experienced professional trainer as well as the novice handler. The physical stresses of racing mean that every greyhound will, at some point, sustain some form of injury and it is therefore essential that the greyhound handler has some knowledge of injuries. Accordingly, the author places a strong emphasis on injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Contents include: Choosing your first dog; The fundamental aspects of training; Kennelling; Breeding, rearing and training puppies; Exercising, the training routine and race preparation; Feeding; Examining your dog, minor ailments and serious illnesses; Foot problems; Injury rehabilitation and the skill of massage; Retired greyhounds. This wide-ranging and practical book is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts including those who train and race them, care for them or own them as pets. Fully illustrated with 69 colour photographs and 20 drawings. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Here Boy! Beverley Courtney, 2016-03-09 Does your dog go deaf as soon as you take the lead off? Wouldn’t you love to: 🐕 have your dog spin on a sixpence and race back to you when you call? 🐕 stop panicking when your dog sees another dog or a squirrel? 🐕 enjoy walks without stress? 🐕 and amaze people with the speed of your recall! In this book Beverley Courtney unravels the mysteries of getting your dog to fly back to you - whatever else may be happening! How good will you feel when people watch in astonishment as your dog leaves balls, other dogs, and rabbits to shoot back to you? ★ Hard to believe? Maybe. ★ Possible? Most definitely! ★ Fun? Very much so. (If it’s not fun, your dog won’t do it. So there’s lots of fun!) There’s no strange jargon, no “Thou shalt not’s”, and every time you get stuck, another solution pops up. Beverley’s years of experience as a professional positive dog trainer - in face-to-face classes as well as her popular online coaching programs - shine through. Having taught thousands of new owners how to work with their puppies and dogs - entirely without force - Beverley knows just what you’re up against! “I have just read your book Here Boy! and thought it was really well written with fantastic instructions on how to get your dog to come back to you spinning on their heels!” ER Buy Book 4 in the series of Essential Skills for a Brilliant Family Dog, and have your dog fly back to you, on one call! |
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| the lurcher a complete guide: Dogs on Jumpers Joanna Osborne, Sally Muir, 2018-09-27 After successfully combining their two great loves – dogs and knitting – in their bestselling Best In Show books, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a new range of knitting patterns for jumpers, accessories and baby items all featuring dog motifs. Dogs on Jumpers pairs simplicity and flexibility with knitwear patterns for men, women, children and babies. There are eighteen featured dog breeds, each with a graph for adult jumpers, alongside 8 additional graphs tailored to child and baby jumpers. Featured breeds include Labrador, Lurcher, Beagle, Dalmatian, Pug, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua, Springer Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Labradoodle, Jack Russell, Miniature Schnauzer, Whippet, Border Terrier, Border Collie, West Highland Terrier and Dachshund. There are three adult jumper shapes and three child/baby shapes, each with their own master pattern: Woman’s neat and boxy Raglan jumper; Woman’s long and loose jumper; Man’s relaxed jumper; Child’s dropped shoulder jumper; Baby’s Raglan jumper (suitable for 3 years and under); and an easy Baby cardigan (suitable for 6 months and under). Once you’ve selected the shape of your jumper, simply choose your dog motif and get knitting! You can even adapt the designs to knit your own dog onto a jumper! Play around with colours and markings, with the position of the dog on the jumper and with the shape of the background – square, oval or stripe. Among the graphs at the back of the book you’ll also find an alphabet graph, so you can either make up your own dog-related phrases, or add your dog’s name or initials. With clear patterns for jumpers, accessories (including a hat and scarf), a baby blanket, a dalmatian onesie and even a dog coat, alongside advice on techniques and yarn choice, plus irresistible lifestyle photography from founder of Phodography, Ursula Aitchison, this is the perfect book for knitters and dog lovers alike. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Lurchers as Pets Carol Baby, 2015-01-26 A beautifully illustrated guide to keeping lurchers as pets, whether owning your dog from a puppy or adopting through a rescue charity. With detailed information on all aspects of care and practical advice on ownership throughout, Lurchers as Pets is essential reading for anyone considering owning a lurcher, or wanting to better understand and care for their dog. Further topics covered include puppy care and rescue lurchers; diet, grooming and health; socialization and play; training - recall, retrieve, muzzle training and basic commands; problem solving and behavioural issues and finally, responsible lurcher ownership including legal requirements. Comprehensively illustrated with 116 colour photographs by Liz Rodgers. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Never Leave the Dog Behind Helen Mort, 2020-10-01 'We live in a world populated by dog lovers, where many of us regard them as members of the family. We are fascinated by them: either anthropomorphising our pets or obsessing about the ways they differ from us. And mountains – theatres of risk, drama and heroism – provide the perfect stage for us to enact our canine fascination in all its pathos and poetry. In short, the hills bring into focus just how much we love being with dogs.' Dogs specialise in getting on with humans, and tales of faithful hounds in hostile environments form part of our cultural history. Award-winning writer Helen Mort sets out to understand the singular relationship between dogs, mountains and the people who love them. Along the way, she meets search and rescue dogs, interviews climbers and spends time on the hills with hounds. The book is also a personal memoir, telling the author's own story of falling in love with a whippet called Bell during a transformative year in the Lake District. Never Leave the Dog Behind is a compelling account of mountain adventures and misadventures, and captures the unbridled joy of heading to the hills with a four-legged friend. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency John Seymour, 2023-11-02 Embrace off-grid green living and imagine a more sustainable future with the original guide to self-sufficiency. For over 40 years, John Seymour has inspired thousands to make more eco-friendly choices with his advice on living sustainably. The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency offers step-by-step instructions on everything from chopping trees to harnessing solar power; from growing fruit and vegetables, and preserving and pickling your harvest, to baking bread, brewing beer, and making cheese. Seymour shows you how to live off the land, running your own smallholding or homestead, and raising (and butchering) livestock. In a world of mass production, intensive farming, and food miles, Seymour's words offer an alternative: a celebration of investing time, labour, and love into the things we need. While we won't all be able to move to the countryside, we can appreciate the need to eat food that has been grown ethically or create things we can cherish, using skills that have been handed down through generations. This bestselling classic is a balm for anyone who has ever sought solace away from the madness of modern life. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: Dachshunds Jane Eastoe, 2024-02-15 A beautifully illustrated guide to Dachshunds, packed with tips and tricks to keep your furry friends happy and healthy. Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, and the doe-eyed Dachshund might just be one of the most lovable of all. But there are many things to consider when you bring a dachshund into your home. • How often should I walk them? • What health issues should I look out for? • How much training will they need? • Are my favourite foods poisonous? Written from the perspective of your dog, this playful and informative book takes a fresh look at the wonderful world of Dachshunds. It's an all-inclusive guide covering everything you need to know about this scent hound turned companion, while celebrating their courageous and cuddly personalities. The challenging puppy months, diet and training are covered along with advice on grooming, maintaining good health and identifying illnesses. Richly illustrated by Meredith Jensen and packed with adorable photographs of beloved pets – dog lovers, owners and enthusiasts will adore this playful celebration of Dachshunds. |
| the lurcher a complete guide: The New Sport of Minkenry Joseph Carter, 2014-07-02 Mink are famous worldwide for their luxurious coat of fur, and yet most people know very little about them beyond their use as clothing. Even trappers, naturalists, and fur farmers, those who should know mink best, typically know only one side of the mink... their bad side. Those who do know mink will tell you how extremely aggressive and blood thirsty the mink is, and truth be told, they aren't that far off. But there is a different side to mink that very few have seen. This book not only tells how the art of Minkenry began, but more importantly, it is a step by step guide to those wanting to train a hunting mink. In this book I share how to tame, train, and properly care for this very intense little predator, the North American mink. Though still in its infancy, the sport of minkenry has been spreading thanks to the information sharing power of the Internet. First started in the western state of Utah, there are now minkeners springing up across the United States, and even as far away as the UK, Germany, France, and other European countries! As there is a growing need for a how to manual on the art of minkenry, this book was written specifically to fill that need. Minkenry is a very challenging sport, and is definitely not for everyone! Though highly intelligent, and surprisingly affectionate, mink are also very high-strung and stubborn creatures. They typically use their intelligence to work against you, far more than they do to work with you. Though not an adventure for the faint of heart; falconers, hunters, trappers, and other sportsmen worldwide, are being drawn to the art of minkenry with a pioneer's spirit. They have the desire to become part of something that has never been done before! If you yearn to experience the challenge of hunting with an aggressive, high strung, truly wild animal; then join us and become one of the pioneers in the new sport of minkenry! |
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| the lurcher a complete guide: Knit Your Own Dog: The Second Litter Sally Muir, Joanna Osborne, 2013-02-05 From the authors of the beloved and best-selling Knit Your Own Dog and Knit Your Own Cat comes 25 more easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for dogs of distinction. It's an irresistible guide to knitting the dog you've always wanted. The knitted dog is an ideal pet?there's no feeding, barking, walking, or vet bills, and he'll live forever! Since the publication of Knit Your Own Dog, dog lovers have been howling for even more breeds to knit. This second volume includes easy-to-follow patterns for 25 all-new breeds, including a Beagle, Golden Retriever, Shih Tzu, Yorkshire Terrier and 21 others. The dogs are surprisingly easy to make?with a few evenings of work you can have a covetable companion for life. Scores of photographs show the finished dogs, as well as close-up shots of their detailed and adorable features. Authors Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne also include brief accounts of the characteristics of each breed and offer tips and advice on sewing up the dogs. |
Lurcher - Wikipedia
A lurcher is a crossbred dog resulting from mating a greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type such as a herding dog or a terrier. The lurcher is not a "breed," but is a generic …
Lurcher Dog Information: Personality Traits, Temperament & More
May 22, 2023 · Lurchers aren’t a breed cross but a type of cross, a blend of sighthound and working dog. Lurchers come in several sizes, but one basic shape. Defined by their ability to …
Lurcher Dog Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide
Mar 18, 2015 · The Lurcher is a gentle and good-natured breed, though disposition may vary slightly depending on breeding. These dogs are well-behaved and intelligent so they typically …
Lurcher Dog Breed & Adoption Information - Petfinder
More of a type than a breed, the Lurcher type includes dogs that are usually a mix of sighthounds and pastoral and/or terrier breeds. Their tall, slender builds and sighthound-related lineage …
Lurcher Dog: Breed Info, Pictures, Care & Traits - Dogster
Jan 18, 2025 · Discover the amazing facts and characteristics of Lurcher dogs. These rare dogs can be amazing companions, and it's essential to know how to care for a Lurcher.
Lurcher Breed Info, Temperament, Puppies, Care, Training, Pictures
Oct 22, 2022 · A lurcher is an energetic dog, requiring daily walks or jogs. Since it is a racer by nature, it prefers to run freely. However, these dogs have the hunting instinct of sighthounds.
Lurcher Dog Breed Information - Great Pet Care
Dec 12, 2022 · A Lurcher is a crossbreed that combines a sighthound—usually a Greyhound—with a terrier, herding breed, or other large scenthound. They are prized for their …
Lurcher - Breed Facts, Info and Pictures - Animal Corner
The Lurcher, often simply referred to as a ‘poacher’s dog,’ is an agile and intelligent mix breed. It typically shares the sleek, streamlined build of of a sighthound, but with a broader range of …
Lurcher Dog Breed Guide | History, Temperament & Care Tips
Discover the Lurcher, a versatile crossbreed known for its agility and affectionate nature. Learn about its history, temperament, care requirements, and suitability for families seeking an active …
Lurcher Dogs Breed - Information, Temperament, Size & Price
A Lurcher is an all-purpose hunting dog and is the result of crossing a sight hound with a pastoral breed of dog and they are not only popular with hunters but they are highly regarded as family …
Lurcher - Wikipedia
A lurcher is a crossbred dog resulting from mating a greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type such as a herding dog or a terrier. The lurcher is not a "breed," but is a generic …
Lurcher Dog Information: Personality Traits, Temperament & More
May 22, 2023 · Lurchers aren’t a breed cross but a type of cross, a blend of sighthound and working dog. Lurchers come in several sizes, but one basic shape. Defined by their ability to …
Lurcher Dog Breed Information and Pictures - PetGuide
Mar 18, 2015 · The Lurcher is a gentle and good-natured breed, though disposition may vary slightly depending on breeding. These dogs are well-behaved and intelligent so they typically …
Lurcher Dog Breed & Adoption Information - Petfinder
More of a type than a breed, the Lurcher type includes dogs that are usually a mix of sighthounds and pastoral and/or terrier breeds. Their tall, slender builds and sighthound-related lineage …
Lurcher Dog: Breed Info, Pictures, Care & Traits - Dogster
Jan 18, 2025 · Discover the amazing facts and characteristics of Lurcher dogs. These rare dogs can be amazing companions, and it's essential to know how to care for a Lurcher.
Lurcher Breed Info, Temperament, Puppies, Care, Training, Pictures
Oct 22, 2022 · A lurcher is an energetic dog, requiring daily walks or jogs. Since it is a racer by nature, it prefers to run freely. However, these dogs have the hunting instinct of sighthounds.
Lurcher Dog Breed Information - Great Pet Care
Dec 12, 2022 · A Lurcher is a crossbreed that combines a sighthound—usually a Greyhound—with a terrier, herding breed, or other large scenthound. They are prized for their …
Lurcher - Breed Facts, Info and Pictures - Animal Corner
The Lurcher, often simply referred to as a ‘poacher’s dog,’ is an agile and intelligent mix breed. It typically shares the sleek, streamlined build of of a sighthound, but with a broader range of …
Lurcher Dog Breed Guide | History, Temperament & Care Tips
Discover the Lurcher, a versatile crossbreed known for its agility and affectionate nature. Learn about its history, temperament, care requirements, and suitability for families seeking an active …
Lurcher Dogs Breed - Information, Temperament, Size & Price
A Lurcher is an all-purpose hunting dog and is the result of crossing a sight hound with a pastoral breed of dog and they are not only popular with hunters but they are highly regarded as family …
