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Denver, Colorado: Synergy Publishers, 1987. SIGNED by the author on the page opposite the title: "With love, Max" (however this may be a facsimile signature, as the AUTHOR is supposedly a dog). Appears unread. Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. Sharp corners. The cover has just a tiny bit of very mild shelfwear (like you sometimes find in any new book store). NO chips, tears, creases or fading. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - apparently never read. Illustrated with drawings throughout. Bound in the original dark pink and white illustrated wraps, lettered in black. . Signed?. First Printing of the First Edition. Softcover. Fine condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

New York: Perigee Book, Berkley Publishing Group, 1999. 6" wide by 9" tall. Appears unread. Bright and shiny. Clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. No creases. No remainder mark. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. Not price clipped (11.95). No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Original pictorial wraps. First Printing of the First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine condition. (vii), 167pp.

New York:: Carroll & Graf Publishers, Inc., 1997. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. The Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (26.00). No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are crisp and clean. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Author Index. Subject Index. From the Dust Jacket: "FAITHFUL FRIENDS is a superb collection of the wonderfully diverse and prolific observations that have been recorded about dogs and their relations with us through the ages. The fruit of many years' research by a lifelong breeder and dogman, the sources here are as varied as the subjects they explore. FAITHFUL FRIENDS contains joyously funny, sometimes entrancing, often serious and informative descriptions that range from classical Greece to contemporary Britain and America, from sportsmen to breeders, philosophers to ploughmen, poets and politicians to kings. Here are the things worth saying about canine character, form… Leer más

New York: Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster, 1994. 5" wide by 7.5" tall. Remainder mark on bottom edge. Otherwise unmarked. Appears unread. Bright, clean, tight, square. No creases. Not price clipped (10.95). No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. A lighthearted, but factual look at the place of animals in human history. From the cover: "Felines, canines, equines, birds - they all had a paw in shaping civilization, and here are their tails... People have not merely lived with pets. They've worshipped them, elected them to office, persecuted them, sent them into battle..." Bibliography. Index. First Printing of the First Edition. Trade Paperback. Fine condition. Illus. by Patti, Joyce (cover art). 320pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

California: S. Hammarstrom, 1985. Very Good condition. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. The ONLY book about Giants in the English language. According to the Table of Contents, this Third Edition (the latest available] adds over 100 pages (pp. 291 - 392) that are missing from earlier editions. Profusely illustrated with about 200 Giant Schnauzer photographs. Bound in the original white wraps, illustrated with drawings of the author and her dogs on the front and rear covers. From reviews: "Great book written by a true expert in the breed… Her dogs are in practically every bloodline out there now. This isn't a book about grooming but more about research. It's not a book about disease… This is for the collector who wants a piece of history… who's who in the giant schnauzer world… excellent review of the Giant Schanuzer in America. While it tends to focus on… Leer más

New York:: Scholastic Inc., 2001. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. Sharp corners. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Young adult novel by the Newbery Award-winning author of CRISPIN. Bound in the original pictorial boards, illustrated with a full-color dog painting by Ken McMillan. This edition published by Scholastic, by arrangement with Atheneum. . INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR.. Scholastic edition.. Hard Cover. Fine condition./No jacket issued with this ed.. Illus. by McMillan, Ken (cover painting); Abelardo Martinez (cover design)). 8vo. (viii), 243pp..

Privately Published, 2015. Appers unread. Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- apparently never read. Appendices, including Poison Control Centers -- phone numbers and web links. References. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. Cover has photos of the author, horse, dog, and cat in full color. From the author: "Emergency! Knowing where to find what information in an emergency is of immense importance. There is no time to waste when a life is at stake, and having tools to understand the dynamics of holistic emergency care and trauma recovery is key to keeping such situations as stress free as possible for all involved; humans and animals alike. It was with this intention in mind that I created the outline for Holistic Emergency Care and Trauma Recovery for Animals. The backbone of this book as based upon the Standard First Aid guidelines such as those taught by the American Red Cross and other… Leer más

Kenmore, Washington: Epicenter Press, 1999. 6" wide by 9" tall. A bright, shiny, clean, square, tight copy. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Flat, uncreased spine. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with many maps and photographs. True story of the author's last place finish in the Yukon Quest, a brutal 1000-mile dog sled race between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon Territory. Documents with wry humor his strategies, dreams and disappointments. Much on the personalities and antics of the furry athletes that pulled his sled. From the rear cover: "It's been six years since the newspaper reporter mushed to a last place finish in the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Yearning to challenge himself anew, he enters the Yukon Quest, a far more brutal 1,000-mile run through the mountainous wilds along the upper Yukon River between Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, and Fairbanks, Alaska. With wry humor and diminishing… Leer más

New York:: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1978. A bright, clean, square copy. Sharp corners. The Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (6.95). NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Charmingly illustrated by Gail Owens with Dust Jacket art and about 25 delightful interior drawings. Story for young readers. Set in Paris. A small brown-and-white dog leads a double life -- alternating his time between two young boys who have named him Dodo and Jaky, respectively. Bound in the original orange cloth, stamped in black on the spine and front cover. First printing with complete number row, including the "1" on the copyright page. Summary: "A Parisian mongrel successfully leads a double life until both of his 'owners' enter him in the same dog show." . First Printing of the First Edition.. Hard Cover. Fine condition/Very Good dust jacket.. Illus. by Owens, Gail. 8vo. (vi), 88pp..

New York: Howell Book House, 1987. Near Fine condition. Bright, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. No remainder mark. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated throughout with diagrams, plans, and photos. From the rear cover: "If you have a serious interest in kennel, this valuable reference… will be your indispensable guide whether you are building, buying or converting part of your home as an animal environment." Covers hobby kennels; care and feeding methods; housing cats; problem dogs; handling large breeds; sanitation and odor control; infectious diseases; controlling pests and parasites; skin disorders; allergies; law suits over dogs; peak boarding management; public relations; use of credit; handling bounced checks; use of computers; promoting your business; etc. . Fifth printing. Hardcover. Glossy yellow laminated boards/No dust jacket, as issued. 8vo. 206pp. .

Chicago, Illinois: Judy Publishing Company, 1934. Near Fine condition in Good only Dust Jacket with piece missing from the front panel. Square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated with sketches by Bert Hanor, diagrams, measured drawings, and photos. Covers location, drainage, foundation, framework, roof, ventilation, floor, interior layout, doors, windows, runways, fencing, heating, whelping rooms, puppy quarters, isolation and hospital quarters, disinfecting, painting, cleaning, etc. Bound in the original green cloth, lettered in black.. Third Edition, Revised. Hardcover. Near Fine condition/Good only DJ (piece missing). Illus. by Hanor, Bert. 8vo. 60pp. + 4 pages of ads. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Michigan State University Press, 1978. NOT a library discard. Very Good condition. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Published by the College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University. Illustrated with drawings throughout. List of Bibliographical References. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. Bound in the original pale green wraps.. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Softcover. Very Good condition. Illus. by NOT a library discard. (4), iv, 128pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Saginaw, Texas: Fireside Mysteries, 2009. Appears seldom, if ever read. Fine condition. Flat, uncreased spine. Bright and shiny. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Bound in the original full color pictorial wraps. From the publisher: "Amy, a 3-legged puma, is found standing over the dead body of her owner, an America Indian Shaman. This starts veterinarian Kayla Ann Dailee, on a adventure involving Shih Tzu's, Dobermans, a historic quilt and a C/D full of old Indian legends. With the help of old boyfriend, animal control director Roger Bryson, and handsome playboy detective, Kenneth Wingate, along with an assortment of clients and friends, Kayla tracks the clues to find the killers. This leads her from the dry lake beds of the Mojave Desert to the Pacific coast of Oregon and back to her own veterinary clinic. Fans of romance will discover many touching and enjoyable moments to savor. Readers of cozy… Leer más

New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995. Gift quality. Fine condition in Fine dust jacket. Bright, clean, square, tight, unmarked copy. Sharp corners. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Not a book club edition. Not price clipped ($22.00). No chips or tears. From the Dust Jacket: "Schoen, a renowned and widely respected veterinarian, shares healing secrets he has learned from patients as diverse as a wounded hawk, a rabbit... a German shepherd... How the simple techniques of 'listening,' 'touching' and 'feeling' can bring comfort to our pets and a deeper understanding of their needs. The healing power of the human spirit has long been recognized in the practice of medicine, and Dr. Schoen strongly believes that the spiritual bond between people and their pets - a bond built on mutual love, trust and understanding - has similar power. Both a fascinating chronicle of his own experiences and a book of practical instruction..." Appendix… Leer más

New York: E. P. Dutton, 1979. 5.25" wide by 8.25" tall. Trade paperback. Fine condition. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Bright, clean, square, and tight. Flat spine. No creases. Illustrated with photos. Index. "First Edition" is so stated, with complete number row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. "Special Seeing Eye Edition" so stated on front wrap.. First Edition. Softcover. Original pictorial wraps. 230pp. .

Las Vegas, Nevada: Epic Publishing Company, 2001. BOLDLY SIGNED by the AUTHOR directly on the front free endpaper ("Best Wishes" and his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). Fine condition in a Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO fading. Sharp corners. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, and unmarked. 2001. First printing with "First Edition" so stated on the copyright page. Illustrated with 16 pages of photos. Bound in the original black cloth, stamped in shiny silver on the spine. Complete with dust jacket.. First Edition (so stated). Hardcover. Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. 8vo. xvi, 288pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Washington, D. C.: National Geographic Society, 1919. Good+ condition overall. Internally Very Good. Finger soil on cover. Very minor wear at the spine ends. NO owner's name or bookplate. Pages are clean and unmarked. This is the special issue on Dogs, number 17 of Edwin Buxbaum's One Hundred Best Special Numbers [in COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, 1971]. Illustrations throughout, many in beautiful full color from paintings by Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Bound in the original yellow and white wraps, stamped in black. "This old issue retains its interest because of the completeness of its coverage." -- Buxbaum p. 185.. First Edition. Softcover. 6.75" by 10". Good+ condition. Illus. by Fuertes, Louis Agassiz. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Washington, D. C.: National Geographic Society, 1919. Special issue devoted entirely to dogs. Near Very Good condition. Cover dusty. Small chips to the top and bottom of the backstrip. 7" wide by 10" tall. No owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No margin notes. Includes MANKIND'S BEST FRIEND (by Ernest Harold Baynes); INTIMATE STUDIES OF DOGS WE KNOW (by Ernest Harold Baynes and illustrated with 73 type portraits of dogs in color by Louis Agassiz Fuertes); LOYALTY, SAGACITY, AND COURAGE: THE HERITAGE OF DOGKIND; and SHEEP-KILLERS: THE PARIAHS OF THE CANINE WORLD. Also illustrated with 27 b/w dog photos. One of the 100 best NGS special numbers. See Buxbaum, COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINE, p. 125. . First Edition. Softcover. Near Very Good condition. Illus. by Agassiz Fuertes, Louis (32 pages in color by). pp.185-280 + ads.

New York: Howell Book House, 1990. Fine condition. Bookplate. Bright, clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Pages are fresh and crisp. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Photo illustrations throughout. List of references. First printing, with complete row (10 987654321) on the copyright page. Covers: history of the Chihuahua; showing the Chihuahua; standards and systems in other countries; Chihuahua standards in the U.S.; how to groom; home heath maintenance; the veterinarian's role; diet; breeding and whelping the Chihuahua; junior showmanship; the Chihuahua in obedience, the Chihuahua as a working dog; have dogs, will travel; Chihuahuas in the arts and hobby collecting; Chihuahua clubs; etc.. First Printing of the First Edition. Hardcover. Publisher's pictorial cloth/No dust jacket. 8vo. x, 230pp..

Trenton, New Jersey: Veterinary Learning Systems, 1996. 8.25" wide by 11" tall. Fine condition. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder marks. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, square, tight, and unmarked. Illustrated with drawings and photographs throughout. Most of the photos are in full-color. Bibliographical references. From the Preface: "This collection of ophthalmology articles packages today's ophthalmic information in a format that is easy to read and retrieve. The authors are widely respected by their peers... Each article has been reviewed by the primary author and, as necessary, updated..." Among 30 papers included here are: Corneal Sequestration in Cats (by Victoria Pentlarge); Lens and Cataract Formation in Dogs (by Kirk N. Gelatt); Dermatoses of the Canine Eyelid (by Ben W. Johnson and Karen L. Campbell); etc. . First Collected Edition. Soft Cover. Publisher's green stiff wraps. 285pp..