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The Field Spaniel Anecdotes & Observations
A Field Spaniel breed book covering such things as breeding, showing, working, illneses and looking after the older dog. It is listed on Amazon.co.uk but it is sold directly through my website/blog at www.maydene.co.uk/wpf
112 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Phyllis Goodwin
7 books22 followersBorn in England but spent first twelve years in Argentina. Married with two children and four grandchildren. Bought my first Field Spaniel in 1984 and became besotted by the breed! Bred them, shown & worked them and written about them in books, articles and newspapers.
First novel 'Cry for me Argentina' published in 2014 (details and excerpts on my blog at https://phyllismaydene.wordpress.com
Published a book of forty five Short Stories ( with 45 colour illustrations) 'Dog Tales & Other Gems' Ghosts, Journeys & Field Spaniels. (2016)
At present I'm working on my second novel: 'Father's Dead Where's Mother' A girl's search for the Truth', an historical mystery.
I live on a south coast island of England, U.K. with my four Spaniels.
First novel 'Cry for me Argentina' published in 2014 (details and excerpts on my blog at https://phyllismaydene.wordpress.com
Published a book of forty five Short Stories ( with 45 colour illustrations) 'Dog Tales & Other Gems' Ghosts, Journeys & Field Spaniels. (2016)
At present I'm working on my second novel: 'Father's Dead Where's Mother' A girl's search for the Truth', an historical mystery.
I live on a south coast island of England, U.K. with my four Spaniels.
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January 12, 2017
In a world of smart phones and hyped-up computer tablets it's nice to take a vacation. Off to the world of nature, particularly the Isle of Wight with animal life at its center.
Especially the Field Spaniel, playing its flushing and retrieving games, showing off at the Kennel Club or wearing a special helmet to keep its floppy ears clean while eating.
In “Dog Tales and Other Gems,” Phyllis Goodwin makes an implicit statement: Animals teach us about ourselves, and dogs are probably our best teachers since we are closest to them.
Are dogs our betters when it comes to loyalty, friendship, reliability and the capacity for unconditional love? Or does our use of language and tools along with the exercise of judgment make us the superior ones?
In dozens of short tales (tails?) the author (along with a few other contributors) explores the pet-“owner” relationship, offering humor and insights into human and animal nature along the way.
We also take a few side trips to the American side of the pond.
A chance to escape from a rushing planet.
Especially the Field Spaniel, playing its flushing and retrieving games, showing off at the Kennel Club or wearing a special helmet to keep its floppy ears clean while eating.
In “Dog Tales and Other Gems,” Phyllis Goodwin makes an implicit statement: Animals teach us about ourselves, and dogs are probably our best teachers since we are closest to them.
Are dogs our betters when it comes to loyalty, friendship, reliability and the capacity for unconditional love? Or does our use of language and tools along with the exercise of judgment make us the superior ones?
In dozens of short tales (tails?) the author (along with a few other contributors) explores the pet-“owner” relationship, offering humor and insights into human and animal nature along the way.
We also take a few side trips to the American side of the pond.
A chance to escape from a rushing planet.
Displaying 1 of 1 review