First Published: 1984
Hardcover 288 pages, 1984
Publisher: TFH Pubns, US
Size: 14.5cm x 21cm approx
Book Weight: 495g approx
ISBN-10 : 0876665660
ISBN-13 : 978-0876665664
Book Description:
Whether you look upon dogfighting as a sport or as an exercise in pure barbarity, this book offers a wealth of valuable information. It covers the history of dogfighting in general and also provides in-depth studies of the individual fighting breeds. Fascinating and factual, it's also loaded with good photos-including many full color photos-and it includes photos of some of the rarest dog breeds in the world. Individual breeds are covered thoroughly, with attention to their history and, where applicable, their standards of appearance
and behavior. And although there is no attempt made to rank the various breeds according to their fighting abilities, interesting comparisons and contrasts of style are presented.
Introduction
The purpose of this book is to introduce the reader to the world of fighting dogs. So that the intention of this introduction will not be misunderstood, I would like to state very firmly at the onset that this book has not been written as a guide for those involved in the illegal and inhumane activity of pitting innocent animals against each other. On the contrary, this book has been written to introduce the unquestionably humane average dog enthusiast to an entire category of purebred dogs that offer a great deal to those in search of wonderful companions and home guardians.
Unfortunately, as all of the breeds that will be discussed here fall into the range of from somewhat rare to very rare indeed, most of us have heard little or nothing about any of them other than the horror stories that occasionally appear in local newspapers.
CONTENTS:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The General Background of Dogfighting
Organized Dogfighting
Of Kennel Clubs and Fighting Dogs
Your Best Choice as a Companion and Home Guardian : The Fighting Dog -
Loyalty and Devotion - Guardian Ability - Adaptability - Size and Rarity -
Intelligence - Toughness
The Fighting Dogs
The Akita... Japanese Standard - American Standard
The Tosa
The American (Pit) Bull Terrier
The American Staffordshire Terrier
The Bull Terrier....AKC Standard for the White Bull Terrier - The Colored Bull
Terrier - The Miniature Bull Terrier
The Neapolitan Mastiff
The Dogue de Bordeaux
The Bandog
The American Pit Bull Dog
The Game Terriers
The Shar-Pei
The Olde Bulldogge
Dogfighting from the Pit Man's Point of View
Dogfighting from the Humanitarian's Point of View
Conclusion
Index
About the Author:
CARL SEMENCIC was born in New York City and still lives within walking distance of the city line. He holds a Associates Degree in Liberal Arts from Queensborough Community College, a B.A. in British and American Literature from Queens College, and a Master's Degree and Doctorate in anthropology from State University of New York at Stony Brook where his areas of special interest were the archaeology of the Americas and American Indian studies. An avid outdoorsman, Semencic enjoys fishing, especially fresh water with ultra-lite equipment, hunting, but only with traditional muzzleloaders, kayaking, especially in the Great Okefenokee Swamp but also locally, and hiking. He has travelled the world both on business and for pleasure. He is a member of the American Mensa Society.
Also available in the following formats:
School & Library Binding, 1992
Paperback, 2016 : ISBN-10 : 1539606007 / ISBN-13 : 978-1539606000
Audiobook 2017 – Unabridged (4 hours and 28 minutes) ASIN B0727YWG3K
