R. de Kermadec, Henri Teissonnière, Herout & Jean Castaing / François Castellan - Les chiens de chasse - 1965

A superb illustrated edition with 80 color illustrations and watercolors by François Castellan, bound in serpentine-printed bindings, of this complete guide devoted to hunting dogs, addressing both their classification, physical characteristics, and specific aptitudes according to the types of hunting practiced.

It presents a detailed description of the different breeds of dogs, such as flushing dogs, scent hounds, retrievers and terriers, highlighting their olfactory abilities, endurance, intelligence, and adaptability to diverse terrains and game.

The work places great importance on the education and training of dogs, setting forth practical methods to develop their obedience, discipline, and effectiveness in the field, while stressing the trust-based relationship between the master and the animal.

It also deals with care for the dogs, notably in terms of diet, health, and maintenance, to ensure their performance and longevity.

The book also addresses the hunting techniques themselves, showing how best to use the dogs’ abilities in different situations, whether in shooting, driving, or driven hunts.

R. de Kermadec, Henri Teissonnière, Herout & Jean Castaing / François Castellan - The hunting dogs - 1965 - Manufrance Saint-Etienne - 80 color plates accompanying

Good condition of the binding, landscape format in its full green edition binding, tiny signs of wear, a few minor defects on the cover, spine smooth and unobtrusive, first cover plate illustrated and titled in gold letters -

Good interior condition, slight browning, title page printed in red and black, blue text in two columns, the work well complete with all 80 color plates and watercolors by François Castellan under serpentes printed, depicting hunting dogs, marbled endpapers in good condition, a pleasant copy -

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