The Border Collie (Terra Nova Series) [Hardcover]

Tracy Libby (Author)

Book Description

Series: Terra Nova Series | Publication Date: October 2006

Develop a greater understanding of this instinctive and energetic dog, known the world over as an excellent worker and herder.

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From the Publisher

Discover a whole new world of dogs® with these revolutionary, breed-specific guides accompanied by a free DVD.

From the leader in responsible animal care for over 50 years comes this exciting series of dog breed titles. Written by professional pet writers who are also experts on the breeds, each book is filled with valuable information on a variety of topics that are essential for cultivating health and happiness in a canine companion.

Every book in the Terra-Nova series contains:

* 208 pages of brand new text, featuring highly breed-specific information
* an extensive health chapter, reviewed and approved by a respected veterinarian
* chapters on feeding, grooming, and beginner and advanced training
* a bonus DVD featuring socialization, safety, and training advice from a professional dog trainer and detailed information from a veterinarian on what happens at the vet and how to perform regular home health checks
* a comprehensive resource section
* an ideal mixture of informative text and accompanying photographs--plus sidebars and tip boxes

From the Back Cover

Border Collies have been declared the most intelligent dogs on the planet. Unmatched in their brains, instinct, and endurance, they can do just about anything--and do it first rate. The Border Collie's smarts, trainability, agility, and relentless energy have made him a favorite in all areas of canine sports and competitions. These high-octane, highly complex creatures need a committed owner, but the rewards are endless!

This total care guide contains colorful sidebars, boxes, and photographs that illustrate key topics essential to Border Collie owners. An excellent source of accurate, in-depth information, The Border Collie will help you and your family raise a healthy and well-behaved canine companion.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 207 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc; Har/DVD edition (October 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 079383676X
• ISBN-13: 978-0793836765
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #511,330 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Info Not Specific Enough to Border Collies, December 28, 2008

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Border Collie Owner (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Border Collie (Terra Nova Series) (Hardcover)

Although this book is filled with photos of border collies and facts about the history and origin of the breed, there is not enough breed specific information when it comes to training and owning a border collie. Most of the info is very general, especially the parts about teaching basic commands, feeding and grooming. That info could be found in any dog ownership book and I was disappointed not to find more info that pertained directly to a border collie.