The 8th (and final) edition was printed in 1987. I can't remember ever delivering a litter without having this useful hardcover book close at hand.
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Written by Marion Hopkinson (Rocheby Labradors UK) this modern and concise breed reference should be in every enthusiasts collection.
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Beautifully written with in depth research and coverage of breed history country by country.
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This beautifully presented "coffee table" edition is jam packed full of top quality photos and useful information. Heather Wiles- Fone shares the chapters with many highly respected UK breed specialists - amongst them David Craig, Janice Pritchard,Marjorie Satterthwaite and Penny Carpanini.
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First published in 1974 by the Labrador Retriever Club of Qld and updated regularly ever since.
The long awaited 2008 edition is being printed now - contact the LRCQ to secure your copy of this limited edition handbook.
www.labradorclubqld.com
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First published in 1957 by Lorna, Countess Howe "The Popular Labrador Retriever" is one for the serious collector.
If you have a copy - please guard it. If you want a copy be prepared for an expensive search - good luck.
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This 1969 publication carries the following dedication: "Dedicated to Gwen Broadley and Margaret Ward from whom came most of the sense in this book. I invented the nonsense myself".
Again a real collectors item well worth the search.
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Mary Roslin-Williams has left an everlasting legacy with this 1988 publication. "Black Mary" as she was affectionately known to her friends, has gathered a lifetime of skill and experience through developing her famous "Mansergh" kennels. The fact that she chose to put pen to paper is something for which we should all be grateful.
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Roy Burnell was (during his lifetime) probably one of the most respected of the "Gundog Men" as they were known.
Sporting Dogs is written for Australian conditions and is a must for the bookshelf.
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Although it's title suggests a Companion type publication don't be fooled.
Tony Jury has captured some very valuable (and rarely seen) photos and combined these with equally valuable information that every enthusiast will enjoy.
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"Sandylands" by Richard Edwards (2005) - a history of the world-famous kennel from the first Labrador, Juno, purchased in 1929 right through to the present Champions owned by Mr & Mrs G Anthony and Mrs Erica Jayes.
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"The Labrador Dog - It's Home And History" (1936) by Lt Colonel Lord George Scott and Sir John Middleton, K.C.M.G. , K.B.E.
The definative early history of our breed complete with fold out pedigrees dating back to the late 1800's. An absolute collectors classic.
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