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| Titre : | A Matter of Breeding: A Biting History of Pedigree Dogs and How the Quest for Status Has Harmed Man's Best Friend |
| Auteurs : | Michael Brandow |
| Type de document : | document électronique |
| Editeur : | [S.l.] : Beacon Press, 2015 |
| ISBN/ISSN/EAN : | 978-0-8070-3343-2 |
| Résumé : |
**┬áA provocative look at the ÔÇ£cult of pedigreeÔÇØ and an entertaining social history of purebred dogs** In this illuminating and entertaining social history, social critic Michael Brandow probes the ÔÇ£cult of pedigreeÔÇØ and traces the commercial rise of the purebred dog. Combining consumer studies with sharp commentary, *A Matter of Breeding* reveals the sordid history of the dog industry and shows how our brand-name petsÔÇöfrom Labs to French bulldogs and everything in betweenÔÇöpay the price with devastatingly poor health. *From the Trade Paperback edition.* ### Review ÔÇ£A must-read for all dog lovers.ÔÇØ ÔÇö*Booklist*, starred review ÔÇ£A no-holds-barred defense of dogs that are the hapless victims of their clueless owners.ÔÇØ ÔÇö*Kirkus Reviews* ÔÇ£If youÔÇÖre considering welcoming a dog (or two) into your family, read Michael BrandowÔÇÖs fascinating and eye-opening book before visiting a pet store or breeder. Brandow not only unearths the status-driven history of so-called ÔÇÿpurebredsÔÇÖ but exhorts us to love all dogs regardless of breed. A dog is a living, loving creature, not an accessory item, and Brandow makes his case persuasively and with wit.ÔÇØ ÔÇöBetsy Banks Saul, founder of Petfinder.com * ┬á* ÔÇ£A Matter of Breeding addresses a critical but often ignored ethical issue: dog pedigreesÔǪ┬áThis book is not only incredibly important but is a delightful read with fascinating insights into the history and psychology of the purebred-dog world.ÔÇØ * ÔÇö*Alan M. Beck, ScD, professor and director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond, Purdue University * ┬á* ÔÇ£BrandowÔÇÖs *A Matter of Breeding* is at once a keenly observed memoir of his days as a New York City dog walker, a thoroughly researched history of purebred dogs, and an often biting social critique of people, their dogs, and the world they have made for each other.ÔÇØ * ÔÇö*Mark Derr, author of* How the Dog Became the Dog* ### About the Author With a background in journalism, dog care, and community activism, **Michael Brandow** is a sought-after commentator on dog-related issues and has written for publications including the *New York Times*, *Town & Country*, *ARTNews*, the *BARk*, and *Animal Fair*. He lives in New York City. |
