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Author : Brian Vesey-Fitzgerald
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1992-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0849052351
Author : Brian Vesey-FitzGerald
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781003808930
First published in 1957, The Domestic Dog is the introduction to the history of man’s best friend, with special reference to Great Britain. After discussing the natural history of the Canidae and the possible sources of domestication, Mr. Vesey-FitzGerald surveys the career of the domestic dog from its beginnings in pre-historic times through to its present position as household companion and pet. He pays particular attention to the early literature of the dog and, even more particularly, to representations of the dog by the great artists of the world, since he believes that much of the history of the individual breeds can be traced in this way. He discusses the part played by the dog in war, in sport, and in the day-to-day occupations of man. He traces the development of breeding for Show and the growth of the Dog Show from the local rivalry of a few enthusiasts to a vast and complicated business, and considers the effect of breeding for Show on the dog as an animal. Finally, he discusses the most controversial subject, the classification of the domestic dog, and gives brief histories and descriptions of the various breeds. This book will be of interest to students of history, veterinary science as well as to anyone with a love for dogs.
Author : James Serpell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107024144
Second edition of a classic text on canine science and behavior, incorporating two decades of new evidence and discoveries.
Author : Susan McHugh
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781861894885
Dogs are perhaps our most popular pets, and certainly one of the best-loved of all animals. They are not only humanity’s best friend, they are also its oldest: burial sites dating back 12,000 years indicate that dogs moved alongside prehistoric peoples before, during and after both species settled the world. The story of the canine has been fundamentally entwined with that of humanity since the earliest times, and this ancient and fascinating story is told in Susan McHugh’s Dog. This book unravels the debate about whether dogs are descended from wolves, and moves on to deal with canines in mythology, religion and health, dog cults in ancient and medieval civilizations as disparate as Alaska, Greece, Peru and Persia, and traces correspondences between the histories of dogs in the Far East, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Dog also examines the relatively recent phenomenon of dog breeding and the invention of species, as well as the canine’s role in science fact and fiction; from Laika, the first astronaut, and Pavlov’s famous conditioned dogs, through to science fiction novels and cult films such as A Boy and his Dog. Susan McHugh shows how dogs today contribute to human lives in a huge number of ways, not only as pets and guide dogs but also as sources of food in Asia, entertainment workers, and scientific and religious objects. Dog reveals how we have shaped these animals over the millennia, and in turn, how dogs have shaped us.
Author : James Serpell
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521425379
A scientific analysis of dogs, their behaviour, and their relationships with humans.
Author : Ádám Miklósi
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781400889990
An accessible and richly illustrated introduction to the natural history of dogs—from evolution, anatomy, cognition, and behavior to the relationship between dogs and humans As one of the oldest domesticated species, selectively bred over millennia to possess specific behaviors and physical characteristics, the dog enjoys a unique relationship with humans. More than any other animal, dogs are attuned to human behavior and emotions, and accordingly play a range of roles in society, from police and military work to sensory and emotional support. Selective breeding has led to the development of more than three hundred breeds that, despite vast differences, still belong to a single species, Canis familiaris. The Dog is an accessible, richly illustrated, and comprehensive introduction to the fascinating natural history and scientific understanding of this beloved species. Ádám Miklósi, a leading authority on dogs, provides an appealing overview of dogs' evolution and ecology; anatomy and biology; behavior and society; sensing, thinking, and personality; and connections to humans. Illustrated with some 250 color photographs, The Dog begins with an introductory overview followed by an exploration of the dog's prehistoric origins, including current research about where and when canine domestication first began. The book proceeds to examine dogs' biology and behavior, paying particular attention to the physiological and psychological aspects of the ways dogs see, hear, and smell, and how they communicate with other dogs and with humans. The book also describes how dogs learn about their physical and social environments and the ways they form attachments to humans. The book ends with a section showcasing a select number of dog breeds to illustrate their amazing physical variety. Beautifully designed and filled with surprising facts and insights, this book will delight anyone who loves dogs and wants to understand them better.
Author : Bryan D. Cummins
Publisher : Carolina Academic Press
Page : 637 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781611635560
When Homo sapiens sapiens met Canis lupus lupus millennia ago, the result was Canis lupus familiaris, the domestic dog. Since that fateful encounter, the dog has become, arguably, humankind’s greatest creation. The domestic dog is the most widely distributed species (other than ourselves) in the world, being found virtually wherever people live, and is also the most diversified of species, with literally hundreds of recognized breeds. While we have shaped the dog, it, too, has helped shape human history in innumerable ways. Our Debt to the Dog is a critical historical and cross-cultural examination, through the use of case studies, of this most improbable 15,000-year relationship and an exploration of how this relationship shaped the history of the world. It is also very much an apology to the dog because over the course of the partnership horrific acts were perpetrated against it intentionally and otherwise. Our Debt to the Dog enriches our understanding of the dog and extends our appreciation for the profound complexity of past and present human-canine relationships and the dog’s contributions to our lives and our world.
Author : Harriet Ritvo
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780674266735
When we think about the Victorian age, we usually envision people together with animals: the Queen and her pugs, the sportsman with horses and hounds, the big game hunter with his wild kill, the gentleman farmer with a prize bull. Harriet Ritvo here gives us a vivid picture of how animals figured in English thinking during the nineteenth century and, by extension, how they served as metaphors for human psychological needs and sociopolitical aspirations. Victorian England was a period of burgeoning scientific cattle breeding and newly fashionable dog shows; an age of Empire and big game hunting; an era of reform and reformers that saw the birth of the Royal SPCA. Ritvo examines Victorian thinking about animals in the context of other lines of thought: evolution, class structure, popular science and natural history, imperial domination. The papers and publications of people and organizations concerned with agricultural breeding, veterinary medicine, the world of pets, vivisection and other humane causes, zoos, hunting at home and abroad, all reveal underlying assumptions and deeply held convictions—for example, about Britain’s imperial enterprise, social discipline, and the hierarchy of orders, in nature and in human society. Thus this book contributes a new new topic of inquiry to Victorian studies; its combination of rhetorical analysis with more conventional methods of historical research offers a novel perspective on Victorian culture. And because nineteenth-century attitudes and practices were often the ancestors of contemporary ones, this perspective can also inform modern debates about human–animal interactions.
Author : Thomas BROWN (Captain, F.L.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1829
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019672359
Author : Wilson G. Pond
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 955 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780824754969
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Author : József Topál,Anna Kis,Jessica Oliva,Zsófia Virányi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9782889459131
Studying the relationship between different aspects of social behaviour and the oxytocin system in nonhuman animal species is a promising research area which may also have translational relevance for understanding the neuro-hormonal bases of human social cognitive abilities. In order to advance our understanding of social-behavioural effects of oxytocin, this Research Topic eBook collects together contributions from researchers in social cognition and related fields, whose work addresses cutting-edge questions and important gaps in our knowledge of the behavioural effects of oxytocin in dogs and other domestic species.
Author : Elaine A. Ostrander
Publisher : CABI
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Dogs
ISBN : 1845939417
Recognizing the significant advances made in the field of animal genetics in the ten years since the first edition of "The Genetics of the Dog", this new edition of the successful 2001 book provides a comprehensive update on the subject, along with new material on topics of current and growing interest. Existing chapters on essential topics such as immunogenetics, genetics of diseases, developmental genetics and the genetics of behaviour have been fully updated, while new authors report on the latest advances in areas such as genetic diversity of dog breeds, canine genomics, olfactor.
Author : David Paxton
Publisher : Boolarong Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781921555787
Sensational... A profound re-appraisal of human evolution with dogs. Our ability to speak words set us apart from other human-like species who could not. Those other species are now extinct. But the anatomy for speaking words interferes with our sense of smell. Ancestors of the dog moved into caves of human ancestors some 130,000 years ago. As humans and dogs adapted to each other, a unique, co-evolved partnership emerges. We became part of each other¿s nature Therefore, if we desire to live in naturally vibrant communities, the human-dog partnership must be nurtured and managed well.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Richard Lydekker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Natural history
ISBN : UCAL:B2909078