A Matter of Breeding : A Biting History of Pedigree Dogs and How the Quest for Status Has Harmed Man's Best Friend (Paperback)

from SunnySD

Received via LibraryThing Early Reviewers. The subtitle is accurate - this is, very definitely, a biting history (pun intended, I think) of the how class, status and man's drive to be seen in the best company has affected our faithful canine companions very much for the worse. Focusing on the lie...

from vanderschloot

Anyone contemplating buying a dog from a breeder should read this book. Most people think getting a dog from a breeder is a completely harmless choice, but Brandow shows how wrong this assumption is. This is not an "entertaining social history," as the book's publisher/publicity people would have...

from gofergrl84

I generally enjoyed this book. Its mix of history and personal commentary made it a fascinating and thought-provoking read. The author explores the history of so-called "pure-bred" dogs and their creation by the upper echelons of society. Brandow encourages readers to adopt mutts by discussing th...

from cissa

The introduction and the first chapter, and the conclusion, were excellent.They went into great detail about some of the genetic disorders that are increasingly damaging purebred dogs, and how that hurts the breeds people say they love. I'm 56, and I've seen "purebred" dogs and cats get more and ...

from alsvidur

I was unable to finish this Early Reviewer book. I got halfway through last year and am finally calm enough to be able to say ' Avoid this one.' The author rants and rants against pretty much everyone without offering any new viewpoints or solutions. It wasn't even fun ranting. I wrote my thought...