Dogs and All About Them

The definitive guide to man's best friend, written when dog breeding was transforming from working necessity into passionate obsession. Leighton catalogued every breed known to the early 20th century, not merely describing their looks but capturing their souls: which dogs made loyal companions, which made fierce guardians, which would rather die than leave their master's side. This isn't a dry catalog. It's a portrait of the human-dog bond at a moment when that relationship was being refined and celebrated. Whether you're a sportsman seeking the perfect retriever, an aristocrat breeding champions for the show ring, or simply someone who wants to understand why your terrier acts the way it does, Leighton offers wisdom earned through decades of observation. He tells you which breeds can live in cities and which need endless countryside, which get along with children and which demand experienced hands. The book remains essential reading for anyone who takes dogs seriously.