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A Complete History of Fighting Dogs (Hardcover)

by Mike Homan (Author), Mike Hoban (Author) "Britain was made a Roman province in the year 50 AD, when British Chieftain Caractacus was defeated by the Emperor Claudius ..." (more)
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Fighting dogs have existed in some form and in numerous societies for thousands of years. These dogs and the purposes for which they were developed have been an endless source of fascination and intense study for several centuries. Now this important new book brings a meaningful historical perspective to the entire subject. A Complete History of Fighting Dogs details the dogs of war, and all the forms of baiting and fighting sports that were developed and the dogs that were used in them. When the reader is done a new appreciation is gained for the contemporary fighting breeds and their valiant ancestors.With the help of a spectacular collection of historical and contemporary illustrations, this book provides a unique insight and much-needed understanding into one of the world's oldest canine groupings. Some of these are reproduced here for the first time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One You Should Read, Jan 1 2004
You will get exactly what you pay for in this book: a good education in the history of fighting dogs. From Lion Baiting to Ratting this book covers it all and will give you an understanding of the forces that shaped the grand fighting breeds we have today, like the noble American Pit Bull Terrier.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Research, Dec 9 2003
By Denis Crowley (Co.Cork Ireland) - See all my reviews
Factually this book is highly enlightening and enjoyable to read.I was riveted at the first person narratives and inside jokes of the dog pits.My only complaint is that Mike loses track of himself towards the last three chapters and leaves the reader hanging for more at the end.I would love to see more books by this author and maybe a revised version of this book with a better conclusion.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Research, Dec 9 2003
By Denis Crowley (Co.Cork Ireland) - See all my reviews
Factually this book is highly enlightening and enjoyable to read.I was riveted at the first person narratives and inside jokes of the dog pits.My only complaint is that Mike loses track of himself towards the last three chapters and leaves the reader hanging for more at the end.I would love to see more books by this author and maybe a revised version of this book with a better conclusion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars finally the subject matter speaks for itself!
The best book on game dog breeds I have yet to read. The author's painstaking, thorough research into his subject matter pays off in a book that gives the reader all that they... Read more
Published on Mar 20 2002 by J. Bozak

5.0 out of 5 stars Puts all other pitbull books to shame
Telling you like it was back in the "good" old days. I've read a lot of books on the pitbull terrier and this is by far the best one. Read more
Published on July 28 2001 by Sgt. Snitch

4.0 out of 5 stars A Complete History of Fighting Dogs by Mike Homan
Excellent book! --- I highly recommend it. The historical pictures alone are worth the price of the book. The author has certainly done his research and it shows. Read more
Published on May 23 2001 by Warren

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Reading for any Fighting Dog Historian
Any of you that have read the bookstore "shelf variety" books on fighting dogs, particularly those of the staffy bull and the pit have encountered the same generic,... Read more
Published on May 17 2000 by Jake Barakat

4.0 out of 5 stars A little long on the actual historical writings....
...but all in all a good read. It puts fighting dogs in their proper historical context. The world was not always as warm and fuzzy as it is modern day America. Read more
Published on Mar 14 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The best on the subject
As a writer of dog books, I read a lot of 'em--and am impressed by few. What a pleasure to read one that reflects original research, all presented in an interesting and esthetic... Read more
Published on Mar 10 2000 by C. COILE

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