Sporting Dogs: Their Points and Management in Health and Disease

"Sporting Dogs: Their Points and Management in Health and Disease" by Frank Townend Barton is a manual that offers advice about sporting dog breeds during the early 1900s. It is a follow-up to Barton's other guides about caring for non-sporting and toy dogs, delivering insights into the special qualities, treatment, and training methods needed for breeds used in sports. Examining a number of breeds often chosen by sportsmen, it looks at their bodies, origins, and real-world jobs. Early on, the text talks about the English Pointer, sharing its family history relating to the Spanish Pointer and Southern Hound, and points out how useful it is for sporting events. Barton explains the important physical traits, personality, and caretaking aspects that breeders and trainers should pay attention to when picking and taking care of Pointers. The manual stresses working closely with the handler during training and advises potential owners to test their dogs before buying to make sure they are a good fit for their shooting sports making it an in-depth look at caring for sporting dog breeds, including their overall wellness and how to handle diseases.