Join us with pat hastings as she combines her puppy puzzle presentation. The title of this book is another piece of the puzzle and it was written by pat hastings, erin ann rouse. More than that, it provides a wholepackage view of showing dogs from raising show prospects, to honing your handling skills before stepping into the ring, to making the most of opportunities that come your way. Mar 01, 2009 puppy puzzle by pat hastings, 9781904439684, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
She is currently an akc judge and renowned dog fancy educator. Breeders learn what is worth keeping, and judges gain insight on structure no matter what the breed. Puppies develop at a fast pace, so there is a small window of opportunity when they are from 5 to 16 weeks old to effect positive development, says pat hastings, coeditor of another piece. This book is a collection of dog articles about developmental stages and lots of tips for socializing puppies insanely well so they have like no chance of being social misfits.
From the whelping box to the group ring, at home and on the road, everyone who is involved in the sport of dogs can learn something from this book. Puppy litter evaluations, dogfolk enterprises, inc. Meanwhile she had a litter due and said, to herself, wouldnt it be fun to video development periods in pat hastings puppy puzzle book. Her judging and seminar schedule is always full so we are honored to present this interview with the puppy puzzle lady herself, mrs. I have been published in the doberman quarterly no longer in publication, reprinted in front and finish, quoted in training secrets for doberman pinschers 2012, and am featured as a contributing writer in the much anticipated followup to bob and pat hastings puppy puzzle video. Separating hearts from minds enables people to see. Another piece of the puzzle strives, through selected works by experienced dog people, to illuminate the many ways that humans can nurture every puppys chances for a wonderful life. The average time for an evaluation is 1 2 hours, including a detailed discussion of the findings.
A feast of information for all who breed and show dogs. The same information and much more on developing the show dog is included in pat hastings book tricks of the trade. See all books authored by pat hastings, including another piece of the puzzle. Structure in action the makings of a durable dog dogwise. This is some information for a book called the puppy puzzle by pat hastings. I got confused thinking this was the book about learning to evaluate litters and predict what their conformation will be like as adults but that is a video called simply the puppy puzzle. Pat hastings, akc judge, author, breeder, pro handler. Proportion of height to chest depth, shoulder angles, necks, loin length, gut length, elbows, knees that turn out, popping hocks, etc. Puppy puzzle, hastings first and most wellknown project, started with structural engineers. The pat hastings puppy puzzle assesses all parts of the dogs body. Tricks of the trade, by pat hastings, akc judge, former pro.
How to pick show potential puppies nihon ken forum. It was published by dogfolk enterprises and has a total of 112 pages in the book. Puppy development by pat hastings editor, erin ann rouse editor online at alibris. Pat hastings has worn an array of hats in the dog world. Pat hastings wants to make you a winner with new book pure. Enter pat hastings and puppy puzzle, almostanhour of techniques and instructions for telling which puppies in the litter have the most. In her latest book, renowned judge and evaluator of dogs pat hastings.
Wellknown for her puppy puzzle video, she has articles published in a wide variety of dog magazines and evaluates the structural quality of over 300 litters per year. As a potential puppy ownerif given the choiceit will help you make a dispassionate selection for your new family. Especially good for owners acquiring an older puppy or adult dog. Author pat hastings began her career as an ownerhandler, moved into breeding, then teamed up with her husband in professional handling. Explosion of demand four years later, we have a fivehour dvd and an entire series of protocols per development period, killion noted. The control of canine genetic diseases by george padgett a demanding book written. Pat hastings tricks of the trade from best intentions to best in show. You wont want to miss a single point on the hastings approach to evaluating.
The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies dvd offers both a digital remastering of the original video feature, plus a bonus feature that includes 50 minutes of new information about eye color, lines of balance, puppy teeth, front and rear angles, herring guts, long loins, rear assembly weaknesses, and hocks, as well as an. Every aspect of physical structure is considered from a puppy s head to tail with emphasis on predicting a young dogs future as a physically active adult. Discount prices on books by pat hastings, including titles like lets make you a winner a judges perspective on showing dogs. The online magazine pat hastings uses a specific order to evaluate puppies. The method focuses on structure with the idea that a properly structured puppy is also a sound puppy. Everyone thinking of getting a puppy should have this and the puppy puzzle.
Mar 11, 20 the puppy puzzle is a dvd in which hastings offers handson illustrations of her method for evaluating the conformation features of 8weekold puppies. Dogs sa magazine april edition 2019 by dogssa issuu. The puppy puzzle video by pat hastings this video explains the system i trust to evaluate 8weekold puppies for structuralshow quality. Pat hastings wants to make you a winner with new book. The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies, this presentation has information to benefit everyone working with dogs and every puppy out of a conscientious breeding program. Pat has been doing a presentation, based on the hastings evaluation process, at national specialties throughout the united states for seventeen years. Wallace and author erin ann rouse, has compiled a profusely illustrated, 162page compendium of information focused specifically on how a dogs physical structure can enhance or inhibit its performance and. Simply a woman of faith by pat hastings 20070815 by pat hastings jan 1. The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies dvd. It is easy to read, easy to use as a reference, and every breeder or puppy raiser should own a.
Bruce was born an orphan a tough way to start a life, especially if you are a calf born 21 days early by caesarian section and expected to live in a barn in march in michigan. From pat hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppy rearing practices and socialization on a puppy s ability to develop happily and confidently in the challenging human world. Over years of research, pat and her husband, the late e. Puppy puzzle evaluating structural quality dvd dogwise. Dogfolk enterprises dvds, books and seminars for puppy. Pats dvds and books will be available at the workshop. Another piece of the puzzle puppy development dogwise. Based on pat hastings own acclaimed dvd puppy puzzle. Bob hastings, developed the structural evaluation process detailed in the highly acclaimed puppy puzzle video and new dvd 1998, 2007. How do you determine show quality during puppyhood. I was only half way through the tricks book when i stopped and called pat to see if she would grant an interview. From pat hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppyrearing practices and socialization on a puppys ability to develop happily and confidently. Puppy puzzle 9781904439684 by pat hastings and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Pat hastings solves the puppy puzzle national animal. Together they have created the puppy puzzle dvd, tricks of the trade, puppy development, structure in action and lets make. The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies, this presentation has. A judges perspective on showing dogs is the most recent offering in what she calls a sort of accidental journey. I had hardly arrived home when i received her book tricks of the trade and the puppy puzzle dvd. Beginning family dog training, by patricia mcconnell. Pat hastings books list of books by author pat hastings thriftbooks. Her late husband was the head expert and so shes deemphasized teaching that in seminars. Erin ann rouse and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Lets make you a winner a judges perspective on showing dogs. Guide to health problems in purebred dogs by lowell ackerman. It is not in anyway a dog training manual but a look at whats going through their minds during the developmental phases which is just important as what your trying to teach them.
Her video illustrates what to look for as a breeder, and also as a potential pet owner in an 8 week old puppy that will predict what this puppy will become. Her dvd the puppy puzzle and book titled structure in action, the makings of durable dogs are great for those wanting to learn and understand more about canine structure and movement, and how important it is in the ability for dogs to function. From best intentions to bestinshow revised phyllis holst. The best puppy owner is the informed and knowledgeable puppy owner. Breeding for genetic soundness by patricia wilkie control of canine genetic diseases by george padgett genetic connection. Pat hastings has been involved in the dog world since 1959. Simply a woman of faith by pat hastings 20070815 by pat hastings. Canine reproduction the breeders guide by phyllis a. Pat hastings dvds ere worth their weight in gold as well. This is the next best thing to being there for a pat hastings seminar. Bob hastings, developed the structural evaluation process detailed in their highly acclaimed puppy puzzle dvd.
Resources soft coated wheaten terrier club of america. The process of evaluating puppies using the hastings puppy puzzle article taken from everything golden. The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies dvd offers both a digital remastering of the original video feature, plus a bonus feature that includes 50 minutes of new information about eye color, lines of balance, puppy teeth, front and rear angles, herring guts, long loins, rear assembly weaknesses, and hocks, as well as an introduction to structure in action. The powerful first 12 weeks that can shape your puppy s future by jane killion. Sep 04, 2008 puppy puzzle is an evaluation method developed by bob and pat hastings. The making of a durable dog, canine judge and evaluator pat hastings, with the assistance of veterinarian wendy e. There are 50 forms to the pad, the top form is on heavier paper and has instructions for the use of the forms. From the whelping box to the group ring, at home and on the road, everyone who is involved in the sport of dogs can learn something from this.
Curl up with a great dog book and a devoted dog at your feet and enrich your soul. The hastings approach to evaluating the structural quality of puppies dvd offers both a digital remastering of the original video feature, plus a bonus feature that includes 50 minutes of new information about eye color, lines of balance, puppy teeth, front and rear angles, herring guts, long loins, rear assembly weaknesses, and hocks, as well as an introduction to structure. Known as the blue book, this 60 page illustrated book is essential for understanding the breed standard. Tricks of the trade, by pat hastings, akc judge, former pro handler.
During this time, they researched and developed their structural evaluation process, detailed in the bestselling puppy puzzle video. From a synopsis of scientific research on puppy development to whelping and rearing insights, this book celebrates the perpetual potential of the humancanine bond. Jan 31, 2004 from pat hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppyrearing practices and socialization on a puppys ability to develop happily and confidently in the challenging human world. These forms are designed to accompany the puppy puzzle video dg198, which shows breeders how to evaluate the physical structure of their puppies. Her seminars and presentations are well received here and abroad. We will briefly examine pat s evaluation process this month. Puppy puzzle the hastings approach to evaluating th. Together they have created the puppy puzzle dvd, tricks of the trade, puppy development, structure in action and lets make you a winner books. Begins with an overview of developmental stages and moves on to selected articles by respected dog people about the contributions breeders and owners can. As professional allbreed handlers, bob and pat hastings assisted with many of their clients breeding programs and bred 28 different breeds on their own. Erin ann rouse has been a professional writer for over 25 years, focusing on dogs and their people. Learn the tricks of the trade from pat hastings, popular seminar speaker and producer of the bestselling puppy puzzle video. In her puppy puzzle video, pat hastings discusses the importance of evaluating the structural quality of litters to determine the best lifestyle for each puppy.
Pat has been doing a presentation, based on the hastings evaluation process, at national specialties throughout the united states for twenty years. Pats new book provides a commonsense approach on how to prepare for and present a dog in the conformation show ring. From pat hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppyrearing practices and socialization on a puppys ability to develop happily and confidently in the challenging human world. Pat hastings, akc judge, author, breeder, pro handler, exclusive. The hastings bred dobermans and consulted with various experts in developing their techniques. She is currently an akc judge of the herding, nonsporting, and working groups, junior showmanship, and best in show.
Puppy development is all about the impact of puppy rearing practices on a puppy s ability to develop happily and confidently in this challenging world. About top golden retriever puppy breeder in maine and new. The book youve been waiting for, in its newly revised edition. Pat hastings the puppy puzzle as a guideline for evaluating puppies. Puppy puzzle the hastings approach to evaluating th structural. If you want to learn more about these topics, start with anything by pat hastings. Based on pat hastings acclaimed video, puppy puzzle. Puppy puzzle by pat and bob hastings breeding better dogs by carmel battaglia genetics, an introduction for dog breeders by jackie isabell future dog. Pat hastings is a highly respected canine educator, author and akc judge.
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