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The Collie: A Veterinary Reference for the Professional Breeder

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Dr. Vanderlip's book is just what the collie fancy needs - a scientifically sound book that covers the genetics of color, coat and most importantly, disease inheritance in the collie. She has done the collie breed a service by discussing collie-specific conditions in one reader-friendly reference. I'm looking forward to the revised edition!

This excellent book, written by a world renowned collie breeder and canine reproductive specialist, is a treat from start to finish. Dr. Vanderlip knows from where she speaks, having bred International Collie Champions and exported Collies worldwide. The section on color inheritance is the best in print today. The section on medical and genetic problems is very well done with photos to illustrate the text. The multi-page bibliography is one of the finest I`ve ever seen, opening up a whole new reference to enable the reader to research areas of interest further. The depth of this book shouldn`t be underestimated and having a copy on the shelf to refer to is a pleasure and a delight. This is the only veterinary reference book on Collies that I know of.