Observations On Borzoi Or Russian Wolfhounds

This special re-print edition of the First Edition of Joseph Thomas' book "Observations on Borzoi, Called in America Russian Wolfhounds" has not been available to fans of this breed since it first appeared on the scene back in 1912. This famous work on this breed offers a unique look at the early history of the Borzoi and how they were handled in his day, taking the form of a series of letters between Joseph Thomas and an unidentified party. Mr. Thomas explains, in great details, the history of the Borzoi breed, its sub-breeds, how they were bred in Russia and how this legendary dog breed came to be in the United States, England and elsewhere. Mr. Thomas was in a prime position to speak from a point of authority, for he went to Russia three times to import Borzoi from the famous Perchinov and Woronzova kennels. These became part of the founding of the Borzoi breed in the United States. The demand for this rare book by this famous breeder and importer has brought forth the much needed reprint of this famous classic work on Borzoi or Russian Wolfhounds. "Observations on Borzoi, Called in America Russian Wolfhounds" will shed considerable light on this wonderful Russian dog breed. A truly enlightening read illustrated with rare period photos. Note: This public domain edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background. This edition is reprinted in accordance to Federal Law.

Excerpt from Observations on Borzoi: Called in America Russian Wolfhounds in a Series of Letters to a Friend This little book not only gives a striking picture of the wonderfully beautiful Borzoi with more accurate historical data of his Rus sian environment than has probably appeared elsewhere, but it contains an enlightening description of his use, capabilities, and limita tions. The author has studiously avoided the suggestions and pitfalls of some of the earlier importers and fanciers who claimed an impos sible combination of speed, endurance, and courage for the Borzoi. He has expended more time and energy in fixing a correct type of this picturesque hound than any American, and probably more than any one in Europe, bar ring a very few in Russia. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.

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