Structure in Action- The Making of a Durable Dog

In today's realm of canine performance events, the canine athlete may be holding down the couch one day, hitting the weave poles the next and entering an earthdog competition to round out the weekend! The jobs that most dogs are bred for are rooted primarily in utility and understanding the "why" behind each breeds structure has largely been relegated to the breed ring.

Canine judge and evaluator, Pat Hastings, explores the dog from head to tail in this fascinating book and details how a dog's structure can enhance or inhibit its ability to perform. Structure in Action is a well illustrated evaluation of a dog's ability to perform his intended purpose whether retrieving game, guarding livestock, tracking lost people or pulling sleds. This book is FULL of photographic examples and will be an instant classic!

Pat Hastings, 2011, 162 pages, B&W photos.