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Saratoga Dogs
By Megin Potter
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Description
Beginning with an exploration into Native American practices and beliefs, this expansive local history book touches on the scientific advancements, military tactics, and passionate people who have transformed these once-wild animals into the domestic dogs we know today.
Saratoga Dogs shines a light on the dogs - the inspiring athletes, the vigilant warriors, and the playful pals - who have unlocked our admiration, wrath, and love for generations. Discover the canine controversies and pawsitively newsworthy events that have shaped us. Highlights include: The accident that kept an Olympic dog sled racer from competing in Saratoga's First Dog Sled DerbyThe watchdogs that saved champion thoroughbred horses at the Saratoga Race CourseAn American Revolutionary War dog named Rebel, who was captured by the British and became a prisoner of war after the Battles of Saratoga High society dog shows, breeds, trends, and soireesNew York State's leading role in the development of the nation's animal welfare laws Managing life, death, work, and doggie businessDogs in art, literature, and the stars
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
260
Release Date:
2025-12-19
Publication Date:
2025-12-19
Publisher:
Megin Potter
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN13:
9798218872571
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
427 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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