The Saint Bernard - A Presentation of the Origin, History and Development of this Noble Breed, Along With a Discussion of its Care, Showing, Physical Perfection, Kenneling, Training, Uses and Dispositions (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic)

Joseph H. Fleischli

• Publisher: Vintage Dog Books
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN:
  9781528769549
• Print ISBN:
  9781846640940

Vast, benevolent, and steadfast in the snow, the St. Bernard is the great rescue dog of the Alpine passes. Joseph H. Fleischli's classic presentation covers the noble breed from origin to the show ring.

First published in 1936, The Saint Bernard is the work of Joseph H. Fleischli, past president of the St. Bernard Club of America and owner of the Edelweiss Kennels. It sets out the breed's origin and history in Switzerland and America, its nature, and the official standard, with practical chapters on breeding, whelping, training, health, management, and profitable kennel work.

This edition features:

• The breed's origin and history in Switzerland and America
• The official standard, interpreted for owner and breeder
• Practical breeding, whelping, training, and kennel management

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Publisher’s Note
• Dedication
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
• Section A Origin and History of the St. Bernard
• Section B History and Development of the St. Bernard in America
• Section C The Nature of the St. Bernard
• Section D Official St. Bernard Standard and its Interpretation
• Section E Principles of St. Bernard Breeding
• Section F Mating and Whelping of St. Bernards
• Section G Training the St. Bernard
• Section H Care, Health, Kenneling and Feeding of the St. Bernard
• Section I The St. Bernard and Dog Shows
• Section J Efficient and Profitable Kennel Management