A dog owner's guide to American and English Cocker Spaniels [antikvár]

It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation to take part in this book on Cocker Spaniels. If my experiences over the last almost forty years can be of help, interest or guidance to anyone having their first puppy, breeding their first litter, or embarking on the exciting though sometimes disappointing world of showing, then I am glad to be able to share them with readers of this book.I have had enormous happiness from my dogs - they ask so little and give so much. They have greatly enriched my life, not only through their companionship, but in meeting many people as a consequence of owning, breeding and showing Cockers. Travelling to other countries to judge has also enabled me to visit places of great interest and beauty, and I would not have spent my life in any other way.ResponsibilitiesFor those who decide to devote more than a passing interest to dogs, one word of caution: engrossing though they are, try not to become oblivious to the many other activities and interests that life has to offer. If, however, your interest is purely as a pet