The American Dominique
A Treatise for the Fancier

Last updated: January 16, 2012

Good News!

While a second edition of the print book is being worked on, I have decided to make the first edition available as an e-book. 

The e-book will be available at the major marketplaces sometime before July 2012.   We will hit all the major poultry sites with information as soon as it is available.

In the meantime we continue to solicit and collect any information that might be used in the upcoming revision. 

Send correspondence to:

Mark A. Fields
1410 Ridgemont Ct
Columbia, MO 65203

Chapters from the book

Origin and Evolution of the Dominique Chicken

Detailed Characteristics of Dominiques

Dominique Characteristics as they have Varied

Dominiques Compared to Other Breeds

Genetics of the Dominique

Characteristics to Avoid

Breeding Dominiques

Dominiques s Fancy Fowl at the Shows

Dominique Bantams

Showing Dominiques

Judging Dominiques at Poultry Shows

Dominique Breeders over the Years

Famous Dominiques

Folklore of the Dominique

Organizations Boosting Dominiques

Current Status of the Dominique

Suggested Readings on Dominiques

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This is the only book ever written that is devoted exclusively to the Dominique breed. This book is the culmination of 20 years of research, spans more than 200 reference items and is written by one of the country's foremost breeders of both large and bantam Dominiques, Mark A. Fields.

The 352-page book is printed on high-quality acid-free paper and has a hardback, cloth covered binding reminiscent of books published in the early 1800s. To prevent unnecessary wear on this fine covering, a four-color dust jacket is included. The dust jacket is highlighted by matching photographs of Carol Voter, recently deceased authority on Dominiques. One picture is Carol Voter with a male Dominique and the other with Carol holding a female.

A quick review of the Table of Contents reveals chapters on varied topics such as: Origin of the Dominique, Comparison to Other Breeds, Genetics, Bantams, Folklore and much more. The chapters are generously supplemented with high quality photographs and many pieces of historic artwork. Several items included in this book have not been seen by the general public for almost a century.