The Magnificent Collie (Pure-Bred Series) [Hardcover]

Pat Starkweather (Author)

Book Description

Series: Pure-Bred Series | Publication Date: February 25, 1997

Everybody knows Lassie, the dog that made Collies famous. This is the definitive work on Collies. There are contributions from luminaries in the breed which help to give depth to the treatment of the history and success the breed has enjoyed in this country. Both rough and smooth coats get equal attention. There are chapters on breeding (artificial and natural), the care and feeding of the brood bitch and the stud dog, and how to select the best puppies in the litter. There are 225 photographs and drawings including a colored pictorial on how to breed for color.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Doral Publishing (February 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944875343
• ISBN-13: 978-0944875346
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No serious fancier can afford not to have this book, April 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magnificent Collie (Pure-Bred Series) (Hardcover)

From "The Bookwatch" Pat Starkweather is one of the leading breeders and judges of Collies who (along with her co-worker John Buddie) has written a definitive work on the Collie breed. The book is enhanced with contributions from several luminaires in the beed which helps to give depth to the treatment of the history and success the breed has enjoyed in this country. Both rough and smooth coats are provided equal attention along with chapters on breeding (artificial & natural, the care and feeding of the brood bitch and the stud dog, and how to select the best puppies in the litter. There is a wonderful pictorial on how to breed for color.No serious breed fancier can afford not to avail themselves of THE MAGNIFICENT COLLIE.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for collie lovers., August 23, 1998

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Karen Martin ([e-mail]) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magnificent Collie (Pure-Bred Series) (Hardcover)

This book was written by 2 of the current top collie breeders in the USA. The knowledge and experience they shared with us in this book is priceless.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NEVER STOP LEARNING, August 27, 2000

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Lynne Fox (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magnificent Collie (Pure-Bred Series) (Hardcover)

PERHAPS WHAT I APPRECIATE MOSTLY ABOUT PAT'S BOOK IS THAT IT'S REALLY A "DOWN TO BASICS" BOOK. THIS BOOK CATERS TO THE NEWCOMER, THE PAST PRODUCERS, AND INFORMS EVERYONE OF HOW THE GREATS OF YESTERYEAR ARE SO CLOSELY LINKED WITH THE GREATS OF TODAY. I OWN 2 OF THESE BOOKS AS I COULD MANAGE TO LOSE ITALY IF I TRIED. I HOPE THIS WONDERFUL BOOK IS PURCHASED FOR THE YOUNGSTERS THAT ARE JUST STARTING OUT. THERE'S SO MUCH TO LEARN AND THE MAGNIFICENT COLLIE HAS SO MUCH TO TEACH. LET THE COLLIES READ IT TOO!!!!!