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The New Labrador Retriever

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Summary

THE NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER by Janet I. Churchill (Macmillan Co 1995) This book, now out of print, is still available from the author, aka Jan Churchill.

For many years the author bred and showed some of the world’s top Labradors. Churchill has been an AKC (American Kennel Club) judge of Labradors since 1972. Chapters cover The Early Labrador history, the Labrador in America, color and genetics, various disease and ailments, your breeding program and a discussion of the breed standard.

From the Back Cover

There are many good reasons that the Labrador Retriever ranks at the top of America’s purebred dog popularity ratings. In THE NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER, you can consider all the reasons people love Labs–their wonderful temperament, “no frills” good looks, eagerness to please, and modest grooming requirements. Add to this a well-researched presentation on the Labrador’s origins and development, the breed’s numerous achievements as a personal shooting dog, field and obedience trial dog, and top show winner, and you begin to savor the kind of all-encompassing book this is.

There are wonderfully enlightening chapters on genetics, breeding, and puppy rearing along with others on the Labrador hunting dog and how to prepare your dog for work in the field. The Labrador’s versatility is a source of great pride to all friends of the breed. Here are showcased some of the Labrador’s special talents as a bomb and drug detector, a guide dog, and a treasured companion to all who are physically challenged. Every subject of importance to Labrador owners and admirers is included in this outstanding new book by one of America’s foremost authorities.

The peerless text is matched to a magnificent gallery of beautiful photos. Here will be found the great Labs that bring in the wins, the birds, assure safety, and brighten the lives of everyone in their family circles. Truly there is as much pleasure in the looking, as in the reading, in this important, informative book.

If Labrador Retrievers have an important place in your life, THE NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER merits am equally important place in your library.

Janet I. Churchill is one of America’s most respected authorities on the Labrador Retriever. She is a successful breeder, expert judge, and prolific writer on the Lab and has worked directly with her dogs on the bench, in the field, and in obedience competition. A true renaissance person, she is the ideal author for this book.

Reviews

Comment from State of Maryland Fire Marshall

Congratulations on your most recent book, THE NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER. John Farrell was kind enough to make me aware of the book and specifically of the several sections on arson dogs, bomb dogs and selection and training of Labrador detector dogs.

I am extremely pleased that you had the opportunity to discuss this new phenomena—the arson detection dog—with John. He was instrumental in my decision to allow him to journey to Connecticut to observe the dog Mattie being trained there. Upon his return, he was very enthusiastic about the program and convinced me to allow him to train Barney. It has been one of my better decisions. Both John Farrell and Barney have made all of us in the Office of the State Fire Marshall very proud.

I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for the acknowledgments given to me and the Office of the State Fire Marshall in your book, but more importantly, for the recognition you afforded Retired Chief Deputy John H. Farrell for his untiring work which made our program work so well.
Again congratulations on your book and thank you for including us in it. Rocco J. Gabriele, State Fire Marshall.

Comment from Labrador exhibitor after being awarded Best of Breed by Janet Churchill at the Raleigh-Durham Labrador Specialty in 1996

I was greatly honored with this win with our Ch Castlewood Whyaskwhy at Surrey. She has continued to amaze us with multiple group placements, including a recent Group One. As I mentioned to you at the Specialty, I regretted not bringing my copy of your book, THE NEW LABRADOR RETRIEVER, for you to inscribe. Both my husband and I have read it from cover to cover and frequently use it for a reference. My best wishes to you. You certainly were responsible for one of the most memorable days of my life. Elizabeth L. Wenner, Ph.D.