Saratoga Dogs: Past to Present - Paperback
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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
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