Bushriver Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Has anybody read Advanced Labrador Breeding? It has some good reviews but is very expensive and I can only find it overseas. Wondering if it was worth the trouble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Whoa! It is expensive now. I bought it years ago and I don't think I paid more than $20. Note, the same book is published as Reaching for the Stars (a later edition with some added material). It's a classic, and well worth a read. Lots of interesting breed history from someone who spent many many years as a breeder and judge. However, the science in the book is well out of date. I haven't read this one . . . but I would assume it contains much of the same material and also gets good reviews . . . https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0720702429/ref=tmm_hrd_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1486980459&sr=1-1 Come to think of it, I think I saw a copy in the little library at Dogs West. I'm sure some of the Lab Breeders in Perth have copies they would lend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thanks. I did order one anyway. I'm sure it will be an interesting read and a good addition to the bookshelf. I did wonder why it was so expensive though. Maybe not many copies anymore? The newer addition was cheaper so maybe it's a bit of a collectors item now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 It's expensive because it's out of print and Labbie fanatics still want it. In economics terms, inelastic supply, growing demand. You may also want to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Hmmm? I'm logged in and I can't seem to edit my last post. Anyway . . . the uTube speech in the last post is a great sample of MRW's bias on judging the breed. She has strong opinions that disagree with much of what you hear in the Labrador community today. I appreciate both sides. I love the breed's adaptability; but the cold water focus of the dogs MRW talks about is clear and pleasing....though not the least bit adapted to Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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