Books on Dogs and Cinofilia

       BOOKS ABOUT DOGS AND CHINOPHILIAThe history, standards, work and breeding criteria of the main dog breeds. The choice of the puppy, the education, the reproduction, the feeding and the treatment of the diseases.  The Language of the Dog Guide to the interpretation of canine behavior in 290 alphabetical entries  Voice by voice, attitude by attitude, through its 290 alphabetically ordered headwords and its numerous illustrations, Il lingua del cane explains all the whys and wherefores of our four-legged friend's behavior, and indicates how we must express ourselves with him so that can understand correctly what we in turn intend to communicate to him.  The Book of SettersFor reliability, energy and unmistakable firmness, the setter is one of the best known hunting dogs in the world. But not only hunters like it: its beauty and its flexibility make it an excellent companion for everyday life. A necessary and sufficient condition to start a happy coexistence next to him is to learn to know him thoroughly. The PointerThe pointer, a breed not originated in Great Britain but certainly selected by its inhabitants, is a bit like tea: it does not come from the Islands but has become one of its symbols. And of the British selection it bears indelible marks.  The BeagleThe beagle is the most widespread hound in the world. In Italy it became in a few years the second breed to be followed after the Italian short-haired hound. The beagle has been appreciated for its intelligence and great character skills.  Feeding the Dog The general criteria of the dog's diet and nutritional behavior. Basic nutritional requirements: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, water. Digestion and assimilation of food. HoundsAn exciting follow-up from antiquity to the present day with Italian and French bloodhounds The history of the hounds is the history of the hunting dog, but it is also part of the history of humanity. If the domestication of the dog began almost 15.000 years ago, when man was a hunter-gatherer, it is reasonable to hypothesize that the first domesticated dogs served, in fact, as auxiliaries for the necessary hunting activity of our distant predecessor. The Kurzhaar«Aristocratic dog, harmoniously proportioned, whose construction ensures power, endurance and speed». So says his standard. Kurzhaar is all this and much more. It is a strong, elegant dog, endowed with fine intelligence and reasoning, with a balanced and never impulsive character, able to connect promptly to the handler.  L'Epagneul BretonThe Breton Spaniel is one of the best known and most widespread hunting breeds in Italy and Europe. Here it is now the second standing breed after the English setter and the third largest breed ever.