Spaniels - Hardcover

"Nick Ridley's book is first and foremost a photographic tribute to these marvellous dogs - dozens of splendid images include spaniels hard at work in the countryside, relaxing at the end of a long day in the shooting field and just making their owners laugh". CLA Land & Business; "Nick Ridley is one of our leading canine photographers, and the photos in this book are truly stunning. Anyone with even the remotest interest in Springer or Cocker Spaniels will love it. A wonderful gift and a lovely book to own". Dogs Today; "Nick Ridley's Spaniels is crammed with outstanding images of the dogs he encounters... this book is a treat" Shooting Times; "When it comes to camera appeal the spaniel wins by a mile. This book shows the dogs at work, rest and play - especially work - and captures the mgic of spaniels like no other. There are also some useful tips on taking photographs yourself, but few of us could compile such a treasury of images as Nick has done in this beautiful book". BASC Shooting & Conservation; "(Nick Ridley)... is a full time professional dog photographer and in 1998 he started what has become one of the most high profile and well respected dog event photography businesses in the country". Kennel Gazette; "Spaniels, Work, Rest and Play contains stunning photographs... a perfect subject to catch on film." British Farmer & Grower

* Pictorial record of the versatility of spaniels * Renowned photographer captures the unique and busy lives of spaniels * Shows spaniels in every situation from working to interacting with owners Spaniels is a companion volume to the author's Labradors (978-0-8117-0494-6). Ridley photographs his favorite breed in action and celebrates their adaptability. He highlights how spaniels, once used mainly for hunting game, are now helping humans survive by working as hearing dogs for deaf people and being trained to detect cancer cells.