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Winner of DWAA Presidential Award For Excellence
Selected as Book of the Year by the Dog Writers Association of America, and Best General Reference Book of 2003.
“Dog Breeding as A Fine Art” answers the key, fundamental questions of every breeder striving to leave a mark on a breed –– dogs superior to what existed before, in beauty, temperament, structural soundness and fitness for its purpose.
Why do we do it –– and how? The fact is, we could have arrived in the 21st Century with a thousand-year-old inventory of serviceable dog breeds. But at some point in Mankind’s own evolution, creating an ideal dog became a most personal, emotional, creative occupation –– art for the sake of self-expression. So, what were they thinking, those creators of today’s top-winning dogs? How do they make the breeding decisions that produce dogs that turn everyone’s heads? What do they know that most breeders don’t? What do they sense, feel, intuit? What can they teach us? How can we, too, bring an exceptional work of canine art into being?
Read what breeder-artists say.n “History has proven the most successful pioneer breeders comprehended and adhered to recommended practices of a select few. There couldn't be a more important time for breeders to embrace what Ms. Fernandez has boldly detailed. Those who break away from the current ‘homogenized’ type of breeding, and share the insight of our forbearers might just save the future with the valuable information offered in ‘Dog Breeding as a Fine Art.’" –– Michael Canalizo, AKC Judge, former manager of the Grandeur Kennel, producer of over 100 champions since 1941, including over 300 BIS winners, Westminster BIS and Group winners
I will be at Crufts 2004, signing books at the Chinese Crested club stand on Thursday, March 4 and BookWorld International on Saturday,March 6. Stop by and say hello. Receive a free limited edition print with every purchase of "Dog Breeding As A Fine Art"
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