“The Editor has succeeded in doing what he professed to do, and that is more than could be said about the work of many editors.... Having said that Mr. Webb has carried out his programme to the letter, what remains for us here is the recommendation that admirers of the canine race should purchase the book. They will not regret the trifling investment.”—The Sportsman, Nov. 23rd, 1872.
“Most of the papers are written by men who have favourites of the breed which they describe.”—The Globe, Oct. 30th, 1872.
“... Tells a good deal about the points, whims, instincts, and peculiarities of dogs, and many things worth knowing may be learnt from its perusal....”—The Army and Navy Gazette, Nov. 2nd, 1872.
“The photographs of nearly a hundred dogs, which embellishes Mr. Webb’s book, are by no means badly done.... The book is written in a gossiping style, and is certain to be immensely popular, the information having been furnished by some of the highest authorities in the kingdom.”—Sporting Times, Nov. 28th, 1872.
“The points of good breeds are tersely stated, and beyond doubt, the book will be useful to dog-fanciers; and who does not come more or less under that designation?”—The Standard, Oct. 28th, 1872.
“Mr. Henry Webb has compiled a book about dogs which will be found thoroughly interesting and instructive to owners and exhibitors of these faithful animals.”—Lloyd’s Newspaper, Nov. 17th, 1872.
EXTRACTS FROM BREEDERS’ LETTERS.
Scalford, Mowbray.
“The chapters on Bull Dogs, Bloodhounds, &c., &c., are excellent and trustworthy. W. B. Wynne.”
Arley Rectory, Coventry.