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Key Phrases: farm collie, herding dog, English Shepherd, Border Collie, Australian Shepherd (more...)
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Now considered a rare breed, the English Shepherd was long the old standby 'farm collie' on most American farms until the middle of the 20th Century. This book is a brand-new title, and perhaps the only extended documentation of the history, standard, care, feeding, training and breeding of these fine dogs. It is because of the intelligence of this gifted and talented dog a special understanding of his merits is required to best appreciate the nature of this lovable shepherd. His quiet gentle ways, his love of children, his devotion to master and mistress call for a unique indulgence in order to better comprehend all of the classic qualities of this most empathetically centered companion.


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Jame T. Hammond, retired Public Relations/Advertising Executive and educator, has owned and bred English Shepherd dogs for over half a century.Currently he ownes and operates the AppleYard English Shepherd Kennel in Upstate New York.

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  • Paperback: 116 pages
  • Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (August 10, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1419672886
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419672880
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #769,337 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Ok book, nothing special, December 7, 2007
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There isn't much information on English Shepherds so when I found this book I was excited to learn more about the breed. Unfortunately, this book falls short. There is more useful information about the breed online then in this book, and even the information that's provided by the author on raising a puppy, training, health etc. is marginal at best. If you want excellent information on raising a dog or a puppy I highly recommend reading two books, The Art of Raising A Puppy and How To Be Your Dogs Best Friend, both written by The Monks of New Skete.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good content; poorly edited, October 9, 2009
By Ellis J. Stewart (Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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Mr. Hammond obviously loves the English Shepherd dog, and his book has been valuable to us as we researched the breed. This seems to be the only text on this breed. We also found helpful information on the websites for the United Kennel Club and the English Shepherd Club. Our only criticism of the book is that it is very poorly edited because there are many words misspelled or simply used in the wrong context. Mr.Hammond says he is a lawyer, and we expect such a professional to know how to spell and write. In any case, we did purchase a puppy from an excellent breeder in Iowa, and so far our experience is entirely consistent with Mr. Hammond's writing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not vanilla pudding readers, September 10, 2009
The author is obviously an experienced dog breeder who does not march to the conventional drumbeat of the humdrum. It may be upsetting to some who expect the usual banal hackneyed drill about raising the typical dog. The usual and the commonplace, the ordinary and the prosaic, the facile and the trivial seem to be missing in this book.

Instead, there is a forthright common sense approach to dog rearing, which includes many nontraditional approaches to selecting, feeding, training, and healthcare that you won'tfind in most dog books.

I have owned several English Shepherd dogs over the years and found this book to be quite enlightening as well as entertaining.

From my experiene with this breed, it seems to be very comprehensive in dealing with its background and history, its breed standards, nutrition and training. The author is very thorough when he describes puppy selection, and even delves into the areas of breeding, caring for the puppies as well as marketing them. It is obvious that he has a large kennel and is quite successful with insuring the continuance of the several old bloodlines of the breed.

Along with the chapters on training and acclimating your new puppy, I was particularly impressed with his chapters on nutruition. Certainly a bit unorthodox, but revealing about exactly what counts as unadulterated canine nourishment and what is proper and safe.

In all, a different approach to raising your dog, and especially a dog as rare and intelligent as the English Shepherd. A very good read.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Useless (and illiterate!)
This 96-page publication contains little useful information about the breed, and to add insult to injury, it is riddled with grammar, syntax and spelling errors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by ES Owner

4.0 out of 5 stars English Shepherd Huide
Nice little book. Gave me an insight into this breed and I am now getting ready to buy an English Shepherd puppy myself.
Published 10 months ago by Robert M. Burt

5.0 out of 5 stars an excellent resource for all new dog owners
The comprehensiveness of Mr. Hammond's book makes it a great resource for all new dog owners not just those looking to learn about the english shepherd. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Deborah Wagner

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James T. Hammond's book is very informative and narrative, and definitely a must-read for any English Shepherd owner and/or potential owner. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Laura A. Henrich

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Hammond's book on this breed shows his intense devotion to it and his in depth knowledge as well. In his easy, laid back style, he tells you what you need to know about the whole... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Linda F. Kurtz

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Resource For ES Buyer
I spent a lot of time on the internet researching working farm dogs and then specifically English Shepherds before I found this terrific book, but nothing on line gave me the kind... Read more
Published 21 months ago by New ES Owner

3.0 out of 5 stars nice, informative book
This book is informative but the information given isn't solely designed for ES-lovers or prospect ES-buyers. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Sabine Martini-Hansske

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book for the English Shepherd Owner
What a wonderful resource on the English Shepherd! Mr. Hammond has provided complete and practical information that every English Shepherd owner can use. Read more
Published on August 30, 2007 by Cindy Boles

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book that offers insight to the English Shepard! Long Overdue
Thank you Mr. Hammond! I have owned an English Shepard pup for almost a year now. I have tried to find a guide for my Izzy for a while with no results. Read more
Published on August 15, 2007 by Sandra L. Slingerland

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