The Softcoated Wheaten Terrier
The only true handbook on the Irish Softcoated
Wheaten Terrier,
written by Mrs. Maureen Holmes (1990)
ISBN 90-9004200-08
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The book
"The Softcoated Wheaten Terrier" is written by Mrs. Maureen Holmes
as a follow-up and elaboration of her first book (The Wheaten Years) which
was out-dated. "The
Softcoated Wheaten Terrier" is a handbook that provides amongst others : a
historical background of the Breed, the people involved and the progression
of the Breed in various countries since the official recognition by The Irish
Kennel Club in August 1937. It
contains amongst others a scheme on trimming an Irish Softcoated Wheaten
Terrier. |
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Mrs.
Maureen Holmes received her first Wheaten in 1932. Together with Dr. Pierse,
from whom she obtained Silver Wheat which became the foundation bitch of her
"Holmenocks" kennel, Maureen worked on the promotion and
recognition of the breed, both in Apart
from Wheatens, Mrs. Holmes has successfully bred : Salukis, Finnish Spitz,
Miniature Poodles, Wire Fox Terriers, West Highland Whites and Yorkshire
Terriers. In 1949
Mrs Holmes started her judging career. For more than 40 years she was breed represen-tative to the Irish Kennel Club. She acted as President, Chairman, Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary of various Clubs at home and abroad. She was a Honorary Life Member of the Irish Kennel Club. Mrs. Holmes died in May 1996. |
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The
first edition of "The Softcoated Wheaten Terrier" (hardcover) was
published by Mrs. Louise Borst-Borreman in 1991, who owns the copyrights of
the book. In 1998,
a reprint (softcover edition) was made, which is still available for
interested parties. Email
address : Louise Borst-Borreman |
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HOW TO ORDER (One Book)(for more than 1 book, please contact Louise Borst to inquire on the postal charges) |
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For the United States and Canada: Payment by PayPal only : through : wil.borst@hccnet.nl Cost is: : €22,50 (book)
plus €13,50 (postage) = €35,50 |
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For European Countries: Payment by PayPal only : through : wil.borst@hccnet.nl Cost is: : €22,50 (book)
plus €6,47 (postage) = €28,47 |
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