Books & Translations
Carefully translated standard works on dogs. By Tanino Chiavaro, translator and publisher at K9 Services Chiavaro – Media.
The Belgian Shepherd Dog
125 Years of Illustrated History
Jean-Marie Vanbutsele · German translation: Tanino Chiavaro
This book offers a unique insight into the history of the Belgian Shepherd Dog. It documents the breed’s development on the basis of rare sources and historical illustrations, brought together in this scope for the first time. Alongside valuable findings on origin and selection, it contains numerous paintings and drawings by renowned animal painters, long forgotten and now rediscovered. A must for anyone fascinated by the history of this extraordinary breed.
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ISBN (print): 978-3-7693-0256-1
Also available as an e-book (ePUB): CHF 14.00 · ISBN 978-3-7693-7056-0 · go to the e-book
Belgian and Dutch Shepherd Dogs
The Great Illustrated History of Two World Breeds · Jean-Marie Vanbutsele · German translation: Tanino Chiavaro
This work sets out to show the close connection between the Belgian and the Dutch Shepherd Dog through the history of both breeds. Given shared traits such as common origin, structure and genetics, the Dutch Shepherd can rightly be called the Belgian’s twin brother, with the brindle coat colour as its sole distinguishing mark.
Expected 2026. Updates will follow here.
The «Saint-Hubert»
Legendary Hound · Jean-Marie Vanbutsele · German translation: Tanino Chiavaro
Dedicated to the Chien de Saint-Hubert (Bloodhound), this book brings to light the writings of significant, now deceased Belgian cynologists: Prof. Ad. Reul, Henry Sodenkamp, Louis Huyghebaert, Albert Houtart and Georges O’Breen. At its centre is the long historical journey of the breed, developed by the monks of Saint-Hubert Abbey in the heart of the Ardennes. Enthusiasts will find the various breed standards here, from the first, published by Ad. Reul in 1894, to the standard in force since 2001.
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