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Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present
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A timeless collection of Saratoga's forgotten history featuring the dogs who have shaped our leisure time, laws, and lives in Upstate New York.
Beginning with an exploration into Native American practices and beliefs, this expansive local history book touches on the scientific advancements, military tactics, and passionate people who have transformed these once-wild animals into the domestic dogs we know today.
Saratoga Dogs shines a light on the dogs - the inspiring athletes, the vigilant warriors, and the playful pals - who have unlocked our admiration, wrath, and love for generations.
Discover the canine controversies and pawsitively newsworthy events that have shaped us. Highlights include:
Jam-packed with interesting facts, Saratoga Dogs highlights the influence dogs have had on life in Saratoga County, New York, and beyond.
Beginning with an exploration into Native American practices and beliefs, this expansive local history book touches on the scientific advancements, military tactics, and passionate people who have transformed these once-wild animals into the domestic dogs we know today.
Saratoga Dogs shines a light on the dogs - the inspiring athletes, the vigilant warriors, and the playful pals - who have unlocked our admiration, wrath, and love for generations.
Discover the canine controversies and pawsitively newsworthy events that have shaped us. Highlights include:
- The accident that kept an Olympic dog sled racer from competing in Saratoga's First Dog Sled Derby
- The watchdogs that saved champion thoroughbred horses at the Saratoga Race Course
- An American Revolutionary War dog named Rebel, who was captured by the British and became a prisoner of war after the Battles of Saratoga
- High society dog shows, breeds, trends, and soirees
- New York State's leading role in the development of the nation's animal welfare laws
- Managing life, death, work, and doggie business
- Dogs in art, literature, and the stars
Jam-packed with interesting facts, Saratoga Dogs highlights the influence dogs have had on life in Saratoga County, New York, and beyond.
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Dog lovers and history buffs will be delighted by Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present, a fascinating look at the connections between canines and their community as we evolve together through time.
This book is a curated retrospective featuring the local heroes, beloved family members, and best friends - the dogs - who have shaped our leisure time, laws, and lives in Upstate New York.
Including;
* Early Native American dog legends and practices
* Dog fighting, disease, confinement, and control
* The accident that kept an Olympic dog sled racer from competing in Saratoga’s Dog Sled Derby
* The watchdogs that saved champion thoroughbred horses at the Saratoga Race Course
* An American Revolutionary War Rebel who was captured by the British and surrendered at Saratoga
* High society dog shows, trends, and soirees
* New York State’s role in leading the nation’s animal welfare laws
* Managing life, death, work, and doggie do-do
* The pet industry's evolution, from Alexander Graham Bell’s pup to today’s dog food fads
* Dogs in art, literature, and the stars
* Plus so much more!
Unlock the present by decoding our collective history - the controversies, prominent citizens, and notable celebrations of the past.
Buy Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present on Amazon
This book is a curated retrospective featuring the local heroes, beloved family members, and best friends - the dogs - who have shaped our leisure time, laws, and lives in Upstate New York.
Including;
* Early Native American dog legends and practices
* Dog fighting, disease, confinement, and control
* The accident that kept an Olympic dog sled racer from competing in Saratoga’s Dog Sled Derby
* The watchdogs that saved champion thoroughbred horses at the Saratoga Race Course
* An American Revolutionary War Rebel who was captured by the British and surrendered at Saratoga
* High society dog shows, trends, and soirees
* New York State’s role in leading the nation’s animal welfare laws
* Managing life, death, work, and doggie do-do
* The pet industry's evolution, from Alexander Graham Bell’s pup to today’s dog food fads
* Dogs in art, literature, and the stars
* Plus so much more!
Unlock the present by decoding our collective history - the controversies, prominent citizens, and notable celebrations of the past.
Buy Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present on Amazon
