библиотека кинолога и охотника, литература о природе

автор(ы): Shaw, Vero Kemball

As in former works relating to dogs but small attention has been devoted by the authors to the modes of classification adopted by the earlier writers on the subject, a brief notice of the principal cannot but be of interest. As to later works, in several encyclopaedias there has been an attempt made to classify the different varieties, but such classification has, so far as our observation carries us, invariably been founded on the structural development of the different breeds alone, and aot unfrequently on comparison with the characteristics of other animals, little or no attention having been paid to the various temperaments and capabilities of the several breeds. Visitors to the great shows of the present day, on the contrary, must be struck by the extreme simplicity of the arrangement of the catalogues, which invariably divide the candidates into two divisions, namely, one for sporting, and one for non-sporting dogs. In our opinion this is an ample distinction, for all practical purposes ; since in the present day, in consequence of dogs being so much better understood than they formerly were, the uses and capabilities of each breed are well appreciated by those at all interested in them. Moreover, the large increase in the number of breeds (owing to the manufacture of so many new varieties of late years) has rendered an elaborate classification undesirable, as being likely to complicate instead of facilitating the task of distinguishing between the various breeds.

автор(ы): Sarah Hodgson

As with raising children, how you manage your puppy’s day-to-day needs, optimize his successes, and deal with daily frustrations will be directly reflected in your puppy’s demeanor. Behind every happy puppy is a support ive, understanding, and nurturing family cheering him on. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with this project now, don’t despair: Puppies For Dummies, 2nd Edition, will give you a whole new outlook, provide easy steps to resolve every frustration, and help you civilize your puppy in no time flat! This book is all-inclusive, providing all you need to know to raise a puppy. From choosing the right breed and identifying a puppy’s temperament to managing your first day and training your puppy through the first year — you’ll find it all here.

автор(ы): Miriam Fields-Babineau

A mixed-breed dog, as the name implies, is one that’s a mix of two or more breeds — as opposed to purebred dogs, which can trace their lineage back to purebred parents and grandparents and on and on. Believe it or not, mixed-breed dogs are more numer ous than purebred dogs and, until recently, they were thought of as less-than-ideal pets and companions. But with the new designer-dog hybrid craze, all that has drastically changed. Many people are will ing to spend upwards of $2,000 for a mixed-breed dog just because they know the dog’s parents were purebreds. Even though mixed-breed dogs — designer or not — may not have consistent attributes (like size and appearance), they can make great companions, often with fewer physical problems than pedigreed dogs.

автор(ы): Mason, Walter Esplin, 1867

THE world-wide and constantly increasing interest in dogs prompts the author to present in concise form, and at a price within the reach of all, a description and illustration of every variety now known to be breeding true to type. An attempt is also made to group them in Nationalities, though, since it is admitted that the origin of certain varieties is somewhat obscure, no arbitrary lines can be laid down in this respect Originality as to descriptions is not, in many instances, claimed by the author, though where the occasion seemed to call for it, modern ideals have been incorporated in the text. On the contrary, he acknowledges with thanks the services rendered by the following accepted authorities : Stonehenge Count Henry A. Graaf Van Bylandt Theo. Marples Dr. Caius Unless otherwise stated, the maximum sizes of the various breeds have been given. Bitches may be taken as about ten per cent lighter than the dogs. Owing to the exigencies of space the descriptions have been confined to color, size, head, ears, eye, tail and general appearance. Dogs, all the world over, more or less, are intended to be straight and strong on the legs, possessed of well padded feet and in other ways endowed with working qualifications. The author's object will have been attained if the subject, in the form presented, is found acceptable to dog lovers who have not the leisure to study the more exhaustive works on dogs.

автор(ы): Youatt, William 1854

THE DOG, next to the human being, ranks highest in the scale of intelligence, and was evidently designed to be the companion and the friend of man. We exact the services of other animals, and, the task being performed, we dismiss them to their accustomed food and rest : but several of the varieties of the dog follow us to our home ; they are connected with many of our pleasures and wants, and guard our sleeping hours. The first animal of the domestication of which we have any account was he sheep. " Abel was a keeper of sheep." a It is difficult to believe that any long time would pass before the dog who now in every country of 'he world is the companion of the shepherd, and the director or guardian of the sheep would be enlisted in the service of man. From the earliest known history he was the protector of the habitation of the human being. At the feet of the lares, those household deities who were supposed to protect the abodes of men, the figure of a barking dog was often placed. In every age, and almost in every part of the globe, he has played a principal part in the labours, the dangers, and the pleasures of the chace. In process of time man began to surround himself with many servants from among the lower animals, but among them all he had only one friend the dog ; one animal only whose service was voluntary, and who was susceptible of disinterested affection and gratitude. In every country, md in every time, there has existed between man and the dog a connexion different from that which is observed between him and any other animal. The ox and the sheep submit to our control, but their affections are principally, if not solely, confined to themselves. They submit to us, but they can rarely be said to love, or even to recognise us, except as connected with the supply of their wants.

автор(ы): Margaret H.Bonham

Do you consider your dog a family member? Chances are you said yes before you finished reading the sentence. You’re in good company. Most pet owners consider their dogs as important as other family members or even a child. According to the Association of Pet Products Manufacturers, every day some 44 million households wake up to the loving licks of humankind’s oldest and dearest friend. Dogs have served people as protectors, workers, friends, and partners throughout thousands of years. And yet the role of the dog is changing. A few hundred years ago, not many people would be reading a book about grooming their dogs. Back then, dogs for the most part were outdoor animals that were kept in a doghouse or kennel and treated perhaps a little better than a tool or at best a type of livestock. With the exception of the pampered lap dogs and the few working dogs that shared the master’s home, most dogs had a pretty tough life, usually hanging out in the backyard (if there was one) or running around on the farm. How times have changed! Dogs have moved from outside to inside and wiggled their way into the hearts (and even onto the couches and beds) of their owners. But now that they’ve arrived — so to speak — pet owners want their dogs to be presentable. A dirty dog is no joy; a clean dog is pure happiness. And that’s what this book is all about. You’re no dummy for wanting a clean and presentable dog. A well-groomed dog usually is one that goes places and is better socialized than one who isn’t. You don’t mind having a well-groomed dog around, and you’re friends and neighbors are likely to think how wonderful your dog is because he’s well-groomed.

автор(ы): Гурьева С.

Практически у каждого владельца собаки хоть раз в жизни возникал вопрос о том, как назвать своего любимца. Выбрать для собаки кличку не так-то просто. Желательно, чтобы она подходила по внешности, темпераменту, породе щенка. Многие эксперты-кинологи считают, что правильно подобранная кличка во многом определяет судьбу и будущую выставочную карьеру собаки (помните, «как вы яхту назовете, так она и поплывет...»).

автор(ы): Боголюбский С.Н.

Каких животных мы называем домашними? Согласно определению К. Маркса, под ними разумеются животные, разводимые человеком, приносящие ему хозяйственную пользу и несущие на себе печать его труда. Многовековой труд человечества отражен во внешности этих животных, в их внутренней организации, в их продуктивности. Наша жизнь была бы бедной и ограниченной без этих покоренных спутников, обеспечивающих нас мясом, молоком, кожей, шерстью и другими видами продуктов и сырья, и мы естественно стремимся к тому, чтобы таких животных у нас было возможно больше и чтобы продуктивность их все время повышалась. Вопросы происхождения домашних животных всегда вызывают у нас глубокий интерес, поскольку среди диких животных мы не встречаем видов, всецело подобных им. В настоящее времц никто не сомневается в том, что домашние животные произошли от диких предков, часть которых совершенно вымерла, а некоторые виды еще и теперь существуют в различных местах земного шара.

автор(ы): Шус, Носкова, Третьяк

В наш безумный век постоянной спешки, сложного быта нынешней жизни усталые, измотанные люди, разуве рившиеся в былых идеалах, остро ощущают оторванность от природы, природы хоть и изувеченной экономическими экспериментами, потребительским отношением к ней, но все же прекрасной. Не потому ли так сильна, особенно у горожан, тяга к животным. К тем, что тысячелетиями живут рядом с нами -собакам и кошкам. Однако чувство, влекущее к общению с ними, для многих оборачивается потоком терзаний. Приобретение щенка вызывает ряд вопросов, требующих немедленного решения. Это и воспитание, и режим питания, и вакцинация, и многое, многое другое. Взаимоотношения человека и животного сложны и многообразны. Человек тысячелетиями живет рядом с собакой. Он вывел многие породы живые произведения искусства, неповторимые и прекрасные. Он тщательно изучил это животное и создал целую науку “кино-логию“ Кинология изучает собаку в различных аспектах и является самостоятельной отраслью животноводства. Большое количество книг написано о наших четвероногих друзьях. Сейчас особенно много появилось работ о собаках. Часто это очень неудачные переводы трудов немецких, французских и других кинологов. Немало дается противоречивых, а порой и вредных рекомендаций.

автор(ы): Марина Борисовна Басанович

«Если можешь не держать собаку – не держи. Если тебе точно ее не хватает – бери!» – убеждена автор Марина Басанович – опытный ветеринар, кинолог, практикующий «собачий доктор»… Увлекательные истории о «братьях наших меньших» вы прочитаете на страницах книги «Дела собачьи», которую можно смело поставить в один ряд с книгами Джералда Даррелла, Джеймса Хэрриота и Эрнеста Сетон-Томпсона.

автор(ы): Неизв.

Собака — одно из самых распространенных животных, живущих с человеком и в сельской местности, и в городских квартирах. Наверное, уже невозможно найти даже в городе дворик, в котором бы на рассвете не выгуливали собак. Такая популярность собаки, конечно же, не случайна. Многие люди подсознательно чувствуют, что собака таит в себе очень мощные магические свойства. Недаром в «Авесте», древнейшем религиозном и культурном памятнике Востока говорится: «Умом собаки держится мир». Кстати там же сказано и следующие: «Собака — сторож и друг, данный тебе... Она не просит у тебя ни одежды, ни обуви. Она помогает тебе ловить добычу, она караулит твое имущество, она забавляет тебя во время твоего досуга. Горе тому, кто ее обидит или пожалеет для нее здоровой пищи. Душа такого человека после смерти будет бродить вечно в уединении: даже собака не выйдет к ней навстречу». В отличие от остальных животных, магические свойства собаки наиболее близки человеку. С ними в этом плане не могут сравниться даже кошка и корова. Вот поэтому, пожалуй, и невозможно найти другое такое животное, которое было бы так сильно предано человеку.

автор(ы): Cheri Barton Ross Jane Baron-Sorensen

Wilbur often thought of Charlotte. A few strands of her old web still hung in the doorway. Every day Wilbur would stand and look at the torn, empty web, and a lump would come to his throat. No one had ever had such a friend—so affectionate, so loyal, and so skillful (White, 1952, pp. 172–173). Tis book is a practical introduction into the feld of human–animal bonding. It addresses issues and areas of concern encountered by those facing or anticipating the loss of a beloved companion animal. Tis book will be helpful to grieving pet parents as well as to therapists and others who work to alleviate the stress and suffering associated with pet loss. A variety of therapeutic techniques are described, and case examples are cited, reminding the reader that a multitude of options aimed at resolution of grief symptoms are available. Until recently, people were cautious when discussing their feelings about pet loss with others for fear their feelings would be discounted or ridiculed. It is now becoming more acceptable for people to discuss, in public, their pain and sadness regarding pet loss. Newspaper and magazine arti cles have addressed the plight of disaster victims who were separated, many permanently, from treasured companion animals during 9/11 in New York and flooding along the Gulf Coast. Stories related to these tragic events have highlighted the role of pet companions as family members and illustrated the heartbreak faced by those who have had the bonds they shared with their pets abruptly broken. In our book, we educate pet parents and the therapeutic and medical communities about the impact of pet loss and strategies for resolution.

автор(ы): Владимир Круковер

Автор книги окончил Международную школу служебного собаководства в г. Нальчике еще во времена СССР. После перестройки ему удалось получить практику по кинологии в полиции Германии, поработать зоотехником в Московском цирке у Юрия Никулина... Он судья-кинолог международной категории, заводчик английских бульдогов. Его книги известны в России, Германии, Израиле, Англии…

автор(ы): Жорж В. Рукероль

В книге популярно рассказано о том, как выбрать и содержать собаку, вырастить ее здоровой и красивой. Описаны стандарты более 90 пород. Приведены сведения о болезнях собак, а также основы разведения. Во Франции книга была издана в 1969 году.

автор(ы): Adamson Eve

This book is dedicated to all the animals around the world tamed by humans but then left behind and to all the humans who stood up, stepped forward, and put their hearts on the line to give these animals a second chance at health and happiness. This book is also dedicated to Sally, my heart dog.