Books on the Sport of Dogs

Born to Win : Breed to Succeed
by Patricia V. Craige, Luana Luther (Editor), Nina P. Ross (Editor)

Hardcover - 289 pages (January 1, 1997)
Book Description - The most comprehensive dog book of our time. Who but Pat Craige, winner of 10 Hound Groups at the Westminster show, could write the definitive dog book that explores every facet of breeding and exhibiting top winning Pure Bred Dogs. This is an extraordinary book that defies categorization. It is unique in the depth that treats each topic and the insights gained from many years at the top of the Dog Game. Over 250 photos in color and black and white.

Dog Eat Dog : A Very Human Book About Dogs and Dog Shows
by Jane Stern, Michael Stern

Paperback - 192 pages (February 1998)
From Kirkus Reviews, October 15, 1996
The Sterns (Way Out West, 1993, etc.), pop culture's Boswells, turn their attentions to more blue-blooded purlieus in this deeply satisfying chronicle of a year spent on the dog-show circuit. Some time back the Sterns owned a purebred dog, a flatulent bulldog, Richard by name. Richard was entered in a local show. Richard savaged the judge's trouser cuff. So much for Richard's championship season. No matter, the Sterns retained their fascination with the show ring, and this book is the result....

The Winning Edge : Show Ring Secrets
by George G. Alston, Connie Vanacore (Contributor)

Hardcover - 176 pages (May 1992)
Book Description - George Alston has been one of the country's preeminent professional handlers for over thirty years. Now, the secrets of his success are shared with every dog fancier. Find out how to train both mentally and physically, to size up the competition, and to turn being an amateur into an advantage.