The Art and Science of Judging Dogs

Title: The Art and Science of Judging Dogs

Author: Brown, Curtis M. and Thelma R. Brown

Publication: Hollywood, California: B & E Publications Inc., 1976.

Description: First edition of this practical guide to understanding how judges at dog shows evaluate dogs. Numerous black-and-white drawings and photographic illustrations of dogs throughout. Bound in full black cloth with white lettering and design. In original black-and-white dust jacket. 9.5 x 6.25 inches; [2], XIII, [1], 260 pages (first leaf blank). Binding with bumped spine ends and some areas of discoloration; dust jacket with closed tears and chips to the spine and edges. Very Good in a Good only dust jacket. A presentable copy with a clean interior. Written for dog show judges, exhibitors, breeders, and handlers, this book explains, from the perspective of experienced judges, how gait, anatomy, and movement are evaluated with respect to breed standards.