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The History of Fighting Dogs |  | Author: Dieter Fleig
Creator: William Charlton
Publisher: TFH Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Seller: hpb-dallas
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 714941
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 141
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.7 x 0.7
ISBN: 0793804981
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780793804986
ASIN: 0793804981
Publication Date: December 1996
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 HE WHO DOES NOT LEARN FROM HISTORY IS DOOMED TO REPEAT IT. January 31, 2006
C. J. Campbell (Redford twp., Mi United States)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Pitting man's best friend against man's best friend counts among the most heinous crimes our race has ever committed. Animal rights activists and many dog lovers cannot bear the thought of dog fighting as an acceptable "sport," yet the breeds once used in these bloody games remain among the world's most loved and popular companions dogs. The History of Fighting Dogs traces the fascinating history of the dog pits, and donkeys, to the gory contests with a thousand rats, to the ultimate fight: dog against dog.
We cannot ignore or deny the history of our dogs, or of our race. This important first volume by international dog expert Dr. Dieter Fleig delves deeply into the history of the fighting dog, its effects on our dogs today, and its reflection on the social character of the times.
Over a hindered prints, paintings, and sculptures-many in color- bring to life the woeful tales of the dog pit and the brave canine warriors that proved fearless and relentless time and time again. For advocates of the bull and terrier breeds, for all dog lovers, and for animal people everywhere, this book is a timeless, truthful testament to man's best friend and his all-giving (and forgiving) heart.
 Well done! November 23, 1999
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
A good book describing the opponents the fighting dogs faced and how they were expected to fight them. However there is little information on the breeds themselves. Excellent art work is displayed on nearly every page,and the information is reliable. I would recommend it to people interested in there dogs heritage as a fighter. I gave it 4 stars because I feel it could have been longer. Full of details it is a good book for any fighting dog owner. You'll get a complete understanding where your dog came from.
Great Book June 15, 1998
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am a freash Staff owner i Norway, and got a hole new respekt for this type of dog. How can you not when you read about all the awfull thigs man has done to this amimal, and still it loves us so much.The book also pays a tribut to the war dogs which to few of us know about.The book also tells the reason for animal fights and the social situation. Thank you for this great book!
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