--- product_id: 9522790 title: "Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series)" price: "€ 47.74" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9522790-born-to-win-breed-to-succeed-kennel-club-pro-companionhouse store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series) **Price:** € 47.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series) - **How much does it cost?** € 47.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9522790-born-to-win-breed-to-succeed-kennel-club-pro-companionhouse) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series) [Patricia Craige Trotter] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series) Review: My new bible - It was about 6 years ago that I bought Patricia Craige's Born to Win but it was only a couple months ago that I actually read it. I guess I just didn't have the motivation back then, being dog-less for most of those years. Hot dang was I missing out! Everything you need to know, and everything you didn't know you needed to learn, is in this book. Although it's intended for breeders, current or wannabe, anyone who shows dogs can gain from the work of Patricia Trotter (formerly Craige). Today Mrs Trotter is an esteemed judge but for decades she bred some of the winningest and most influential Elkhounds in AKC history. A former history teacher, she has a very readable style of writing that is blessedly easy to learn from. In addition she has over a half century of experience breeding and showing dogs, plus a knack for thinking creatively and being open-minded. Is there a better instructor? The whole purpose of this book is to guide the reader into thinking like and becoming a "master breeder": one whose purpose is to raise the classic dog and positively influence current and future generations. If you just want a litter of cute puppies and have no interest in becoming an "artistic genetic engineer" then this book is too much for you. But if, like me, you want to someday be remembered as an icon of the fancy then you couldn't find a better starting point than Born to Win. Along with my own mentors this book has helped me develop a plan of approach for my breed (Border Terriers). A few of my favorite sections include... - Learning plan for the fledgling breeder - How to develop selection criteria - Breeding methods (line, out, and "close"), patterned pedigrees, importance of tail male and female lines - Historical giants in producing champions, both dogs and bitches - Selecting a "true foundation bitch" - Selecting a truly great sire - Anecdotes from classic shows like Morris & Essex, Westminster, and others; stories of the journey to the top - Conditioning your dog - Federico Tesio, breeder of classic Thoroughbreds like Nearco and Ribot, inspiration to small-scale breeders everywhere There just aren't enough superlatives to describe this book, but there's one that sums them up: it's a gem. Meaning go buy it now! Review: Breeders - This is an excellent book which should be read by anyone interested in breeding dogs. Highly informative, very detailed and specific. Describes what a good brood bitch and sire are and how to pick them. Talks about kennelling, picking puppies and showing. Wish I had known about it a few years ago when I first started out. The author is very knowledgeable about many breeds and I also found her stories about her own dogs great. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,509,394 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #650 in Dog Breeds (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (115) | | Dimensions | 7.75 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches | | Edition | Second | | ISBN-10 | 1593786603 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1593786601 | | Item Weight | 3.25 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Kennel Club Pro | | Print length | 428 pages | | Publication date | August 11, 2009 | | Publisher | Kennel Club Books | ## Images ![Born to Win, Breed to Succeed (Kennel Club Pro) (CompanionHouse Books) (Kennel Club Pro Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616zR0dAKlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My new bible *by C***B on January 9, 2012* It was about 6 years ago that I bought Patricia Craige's Born to Win but it was only a couple months ago that I actually read it. I guess I just didn't have the motivation back then, being dog-less for most of those years. Hot dang was I missing out! Everything you need to know, and everything you didn't know you needed to learn, is in this book. Although it's intended for breeders, current or wannabe, anyone who shows dogs can gain from the work of Patricia Trotter (formerly Craige). Today Mrs Trotter is an esteemed judge but for decades she bred some of the winningest and most influential Elkhounds in AKC history. A former history teacher, she has a very readable style of writing that is blessedly easy to learn from. In addition she has over a half century of experience breeding and showing dogs, plus a knack for thinking creatively and being open-minded. Is there a better instructor? The whole purpose of this book is to guide the reader into thinking like and becoming a "master breeder": one whose purpose is to raise the classic dog and positively influence current and future generations. If you just want a litter of cute puppies and have no interest in becoming an "artistic genetic engineer" then this book is too much for you. But if, like me, you want to someday be remembered as an icon of the fancy then you couldn't find a better starting point than Born to Win. Along with my own mentors this book has helped me develop a plan of approach for my breed (Border Terriers). A few of my favorite sections include... - Learning plan for the fledgling breeder - How to develop selection criteria - Breeding methods (line, out, and "close"), patterned pedigrees, importance of tail male and female lines - Historical giants in producing champions, both dogs and bitches - Selecting a "true foundation bitch" - Selecting a truly great sire - Anecdotes from classic shows like Morris & Essex, Westminster, and others; stories of the journey to the top - Conditioning your dog - Federico Tesio, breeder of classic Thoroughbreds like Nearco and Ribot, inspiration to small-scale breeders everywhere There just aren't enough superlatives to describe this book, but there's one that sums them up: it's a gem. Meaning go buy it now! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breeders *by A***E on May 20, 2011* This is an excellent book which should be read by anyone interested in breeding dogs. Highly informative, very detailed and specific. Describes what a good brood bitch and sire are and how to pick them. Talks about kennelling, picking puppies and showing. Wish I had known about it a few years ago when I first started out. The author is very knowledgeable about many breeds and I also found her stories about her own dogs great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Author Pat Trotter *by L***K on March 11, 2022* I totally respect Mrs Trotter and have had the pleasure to show to her several times. When I discovered she had written a book I just HAD to add it to my library. She is a legend and I am devouring the information bit by bit! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9522790-born-to-win-breed-to-succeed-kennel-club-pro-companionhouse](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/9522790-born-to-win-breed-to-succeed-kennel-club-pro-companionhouse) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*