Re: [PyrNet-L] New Book on The Pyrenean Mountain Dog

[Charlotte & Jack Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

As one who is lucky enough to have one of the silver first printing of
"The Pyrenean Mountain Dog" books I have to add that this is a wonderful
book, full of lots of pictures of Pyrs around the world, history of the
breed and good informtions...a must for the Pyr lover's library (even if
those pictures of Ian do make him look much older!)  
Charlotte Perry

Ian Spencer-Brown wrote:
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> Even though her enthusiasms for such a project really took off, and together we spent hours and hours  going through old books, making telephone calls and visiting Museums, by the time the Bergerie Kennels moved to Bramshaw in the 1960's and became one of the largest Pyrenean Kennels in this country, not only had Mrs. Prince's devotion to the breed completely taken over her life-style, she had then set herself the task of trying to strengthen existing bloodlines, resulting in the importation of
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> In 1973 for a variety of reasons "Bergerie" closed its doors and all the dogs were found new homes, so now that her days were not taken up with running a busy kennel, Mrs Prince decided to really concentrate on writing the long-awaited book on the breed, and even though she completed several chapters ready for printing; had collected hundreds of photographs of historical significance and had found a publisher, she again had to put it on hold when she was needed to supervise the changeover of the
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> If it hadn't been for her enthusiasm, dedication for the breed and unsurpassed interest in its history, who knows....this book may never have been written.....we certainly would never have had the basis on which to build such a monumental work.
> Constance Prince certainly made her mark on the Pyrenean world - she was a one and only who will never be forgotten.  With all this in mind, the Club were proud to dedicate the completed book to her memory.
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>  described in detail and with its many illustrations , this important chapter has been commended international by many Judges.
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> As it was hoped that the book would be of interest to Pyrenean owners in other countries Chapters, written by enthusiasts and experts, were included from most of Europe as well as the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Japan. Considerable interest has also been expressed on the Chapter on the various breed allied to the Pyrenean.
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> After its official launch at the Pyrenean Stand at Crufts in 1996, it was reviewed by the Dog press and one can do no better
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>                                "NOT JUST A BOOK, BUT AN ENCYCLOPEDIA ON THE BREED"
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> The Pyrenean Mountain Dog Club of Great Britain are delighted to announce that the first issue of 500 copies has now been sold. The second issue is now on sale and is available from any of the following addresses price £32.50
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> Lorna Ireland, The Gables, Garlands Lane, Barlestone, Nuneaton, Warks, CV13 OJD  Tel 01530 230278
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> Joyce Stannard, Sandycot, Darite, Liskeard Cornwall PL14 5JS                                 Tel 01579  348860
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> Ian Spencer-Brown via E mail
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> THIS REALLY IS A MUST FOR ALL PYRENEAN OWNERS AND FOR THOSE CONSIDERING OWNING
> A PYRENEAN IN THE FUTURE.
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> Growing old is mandatory, growing wise is optional. Ian