Sheltie Talk [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Betty Jo McKinney (Author), Barbara Hagen Rieseberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1985

Our best known, best selling breed book—truly the Sheltie owners’ "bible." Absolutely thorough coverage of the breed from selection to breeding and showing. Don’t be one of the few Sheltie owners without it! *How big will your puppy grow to be? Check the growth chart *Tips for keeping your Sheltie from barking

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From the Publisher

Awarded Breed Book Of The Year 1985 (Dog Writers Association of America)

From the Author

Many complain about the unwillingness of experienced breeders to help the beginner. We felt we could improve the situation; thus, the idea for Sheltie Talk was born.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 318 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Pubns Inc; Revised edition (June 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0931866170
• ISBN-13: 978-0931866173
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,066 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars you can't ask for more, November 27, 2000

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"tflaf" (TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sheltie Talk (Hardcover)

Of all the breed books I've ever read this book on shelties is the best. I've heard from many different people that it is considered the sheltie bible. I can see why. This book is excellent for the pet owner or the serious breeder. It covers illnesses, grooming(detailed w/pictures), birthing(including how to deal with complications), selling, buying, dewclaw removal, history, conformation and breed standard, etc. If you have a question about shelties most likely you will find the answer in this book. Want to know what you will get if you breed one color of sheltie to another? It's in there.Want to know how long until your puppies are due? In there. How big will your puppy get? Try the chart for an informed guesstimate. Some of the information can be used with other breeds as well. I applaud the authors. I only wish I could find one like this for my other breed of dogs.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A "must own" for all Sheltie lovers!, December 3, 1998

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This review is from: Sheltie Talk (Hardcover)

If you have a Sheltie or are thinking of owning one, you NEED a copy of this book. It is the most comprehensive breed book I have ever seen and answers nearly every question you could have about Shelties. Breeders should include a copy with each puppy they sell. The ONLY reason I did not give it 5 stars is because most of the pictures are in black and white, and it needs to be updated to reflect current kennels and dogs. The publisher has been promising this for ages and has not re-done it (publisher and author is same person). Well worth the $$ and an excellent read! I show Shelties and always refer newcomers to this book for comprehensive information.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shelties from top to bottom, June 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sheltie Talk (Hardcover)

Recommended to anyone who is interested in the breed. I don't even own a Sheltie yet and I've read most of the book. It's a wealth of information to digest, so I recommend people to get it BEFORE the dog. The only thing it doesn't do is bark! It's full of interesting information, and it spans from the history of the breed to the career (herding) dog. Breeders and pet owners alike should get this book to make the most of their dog.