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Table of Contents

Foreword - by Seth R. Gault
Preface - by David A. Osborn
Part I - Introduction to Squirrel Dogs
   Chapter 1:  What is a Squirrel Dog?
      Types of Squirrel Dogs
      The Future of Squirrel Dogs
      The Hunter-Squirrel Dog Relationship
   Chapter 2:  Squirrel Dog Classification
Part II - Getting Started, About Dennis Eiland
   Chapter 3:  Selecting a Squirrel Dog (Advice from Dennis Eiland)
      1. Purchasing a puppy, young started dog, and fully trained dog; and what to expect from each?
      2. Choosing a litter and a puppy from that litter.
   Chapter 4:  Training a Squirrel Dog (Advice from Dennis Eiland)
      1. Puppy training techniques.
      2. Correcting undesirable behaviors in older dogs.
      3. Answers to frequently asked training questions.
Part III - Guide to Squirrel Dogs, General History of Curs, About the Breed Profiles
   Chapter 5:  Cur Breeds
      The following topics are covered for each breed:  History and Use; Hunting Style and Disposition; Physical Description
      1.  Black Mouth or Blackmouth Cur
      2. Camus Cur
      3. Canadian Cur
      4. Catahoula Leopard Dog
      5. Kemmer Stock Mountain Cur
      6. Leopard Cur
      7. Mountain View Cur
      8. Original Mountain Cur
      9.  Stephens’ Cur
      10. Treeing Cur
      11. Treeing Tennessee Brindle
   Chapter 6:  Feist Breeds
      The following topics are covered for each breed:  History and Use; Hunting Style and Disposition; Physical Description
      1. DenMark Feist
      2. Mullins’ Feist
      3. Original Cajun Squirrel Dog
      4. Thornburg Feist
      5. Treeing Feist
   Chapter 7:  Terrier Breeds
      The following topics are covered for each breed:  History and Use; Hunting Style and Disposition; Physical Description
      1. Airedale Terrier
      2. Fox Terrier
      3. German Jagdterrier
      4. Jack Russell Terrier
      5. Rat Terrier
   Chapter 8:  Other Breeds
      The following topics are covered for each breed:  History and Use; Hunting Style and Disposition; Physical Description
      1. Coonhounds
      2. Finnish Spitz
      3. Norwegian Elkhound
      4. Treeing Farm Shepherd
      5. West Siberian Laika
Part IV - Hunting Squirrels
   Chapter 9:  Pleasure Hunting
      Objectives and Measures of Success
      Where to Hunt
      Number of Dogs to Hunt
      How to Hunt
      Characteristics of a "Pleasure Dog"
   Chapter 10:  Competition Hunting
      Objectives and Measures of Success
      Where to Hunt
      Number of Dogs to Hunt
      How to Hunt
      Characteristics of a "Competition Dog"
      Competition Squirrel Hunts During 1998
         1. How many competition squirrel hunts were there and who sponsored them?
         2. Where were these hunts hosted?
         3. When were these hunts hosted?
   Chapter 11:  Hunting Equipment
      Dog Safety Equipment
      Hunter Safety Equipment
      Squirrel Harvest Equipment
Part V - About the Quarry
   Chapter 12:  Gray and Fox Squirrels
      Distribution, Classification and Physical Description
         1. Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)
         2. Fox Squirrel (Scuirus niger)
   Chapter 13:  Squirrel Biology
      Longevity
      Molting Patterns and Aging Techniques
      Vision
      Physical Differences
      Habitat Selection
      Abundance
      Home Range and Territory
      Activity Patterns
      Food Habits
      Reproduction
      Predators
      Disease and Parasites
   Chapter 14:  Squirrel Management
      Habitat Manipulation
         1. Forest Composition
         2. Reforestation
         3. Artificial Dens
      Population Management
         1. Squirrel Hunting
         2. Stocking
   Chapter 15:  Preparing Squirrels
      Legal and Ethical Responsibility
      Care of Squirrel Carcasses
      Squirrel Recipes
         1. Donna Quick's Fried Squirrels with Gravy
         2. Donna Quick's Squirrels with Dumplings
         3. Sandra Osborn's Squirrel Pot Pie
         4. Betty Marchinton's Squirrel Pizza
         5. John McLean's Squirrels and Wine
         6. Allen Smith's Squirrel and Sausage Gumbo
         7. Mrs. Charles Cockrell's Squirrel and Sauerkraut
         8. Harold Hoey's Baked Squirrel
         9. Loren Garner's Squirrel Stew
         10. Brunswick Stew for a Crowd
Part VI - Other Resources
   Chapter 16:  Tree Dog Vocabulary
   Chapter 17:  Dog Enthusiast Groups
      Multibreed Registries
      Breed Clubs
      Hunting and Field Trial Clubs
   Chapter 18:  References
Afterword
About the Author