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Author
Publisher
Howell Book House
Language
English
Description
The first edition of this book was responsible for inspiring tens of thousands of people to adopt ex-racers. Now, this fully updated edition features groundbreaking veterinary information not available anywhere else. Greyhound authority Cynthia Branigan—who has placed over 4,000 Greyhounds through her organization—offers updated statistics on the costs involved with adopting as well as new health information, such as warnings about tick-borne...
2) Greyhound
Author
Publisher
Kennel Club Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
The experts at Kennel Club Books present the world's largest series of breed-specific canine care books. Each critically acclaimed Comprehensive Owner's Guide covers everything from breed standards to behavior, from training to health and nutrition. With nearly 200 titles in print, this series is sure to please the fancier of even the rarest breed!
9) Greyhound
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
1989.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, physical characteristics, care, and breeding of this hound known for its tremendous speed.
10) The Mighty Celt
Publisher
Cinequest Films, Inc
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Single mother Kate raises her misfit son, Donal, while trying to provide him with a 'normal' life. Donal strikes a deal with the local trainer: If Donal's favorite greyhound, the Mighty Celt, wins three races in a row, he can keep it.
12) Greyhounds
Author
Series
Publisher
AV2
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Discusses the history, care, training, physical characteristics, and behavior of Greyhounds. "--
13) The greyhound
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone High-Interest Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
ABC Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"This book celebrates the greyhounds who have won through to find happy homes with Australian families. These gentle giants are shown revelling in their new lives: whether romping with their new buddies, resting from their racing labours on the couch, or revealing their soft squishy hearts as they relax with a posse of furry friends." --
Author
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Greyhounds, bred to be the fastest racing dogs on earth, are streaks of lightning. Beautiful, astonishing creatures, countless numbers of them disappear each year once they can no longer compete and win.The Dogs of Avalon introduces us to the strong-willed Marion Fitzgibbon, born in rural Ireland, where animals are valued only for their utility. But Fitzgibbon believes that suffering is felt by all creatures, and she champions the cause of strays,...
Author
Publisher
Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"It is November 2009, and after mourning the loss of Arrow, their beloved Australian shepherd mutt, Susan and David Morse and family are finally ready to adopt a new dog. David's acting jobs keep him away from home for long stretches of time, the last two teenagers are on their way to college, and this time it's Susan's turn to pick the dog. She probably should have thought a little more carefully before falling for a retired racing greyhound. Enter...
19) End of the race
Author
Series
Vet volunteers ; 12
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
After treating an injured greyhound at her grandmother's veterinary clinic, thirteen-year-old Maggie learns about the abuse of greyhounds in the dog-racing industry and vows to put a stop to it.
20) Rosie runs
Author
Publisher
Elsewhere Editions
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Racing greyhound Rosie escapes the confines of the racetrack and bounds towards freedom."--
