These handsome work dogs are closely related to the larger Collie, which they closely resemble. They also make wonderful household companions. Here is a valuable manual for new and prospective Sheltie owners. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced pet owners and breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.
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Information and advice to help you take good care of your Shetland Sheepdog
Typical Shetland Sheep Dogs: origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities
Understanding your Sheltie: recognizing body language and behavioral changes
Step-by-step instruction for everyday care Informative and attractive sidebars Filled with handsome color photos
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Shetland Sheepdogs, also known as Shelties, were originally bred as herding dogs. Loyal, affectionate, and responsive to their owners, they are now popular as pets and companions. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Information and advice to help you take good care of your Shetland Sheepdog
Typical Shetland Sheep Dogs: origins, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities
Understanding your Sheltie: recognizing body language and behavioral changes
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Shetland Sheepdogs, also known as Shelties, were originally bred as herding dogs. Loyal, affectionate, and responsive to their owners, they are now popular as pets and companions. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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This review is from: Shetland Sheepdogs (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)
I found this to be a good starter book for someone interested in purchasing a Sheltie, or a new owner of a Sheltie. There is good general dog information here, such as housing and supply requirements, general dog care and training, and nutrition. It also describes illnesses and diseases to which Shelties are prone,a brief breed history, and contains color photos. However, I was disappointed that it did not contain more specific breed information, such as examples of the different coat colors, or discuss typical behavior problems such as nuisance barking. This book is a good value, and a good place to start and good general reference, but I would suggest the book "Sheltie Talk", or searching some of the Sheltie web sites available if you are seeking more specific information on this breed.
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I found this book to be interesting and informative. I enjoyed the information. It is perfect for the average sheltie owner.
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Nothing to write home about,
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This review is from: Shetland Sheepdogs (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)
This little book was something of a disappointment. Most of the information is very general, and presumably applies to all small dogs. Or all dogs. Or all living organisms this side of the Andromeda Galaxy.
The little there is about actual Shetland Sheepdogs is badly edited and confusing. It also contradicts other information about this breed. Don't Shelties have "issues"? According to this booklet, they are just fine, especially with kids. Is this a pitch for the Sheltie Pup Association? Or the local Sheltie Shelter? One of my neighbours had a Sheltie. It looked stupid, like a diminutive version of Lassie. But then, perhaps Shetland Sheepdogs aren't much to write home about anyway.
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The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, has often misleadingly been referred to as a miniature Collie, implying that the Sheltie was established by inbreeding smaller Collies to obtain the diminutive stature that characterizes the breed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
show collie, sleeping box, canine hepatitis, stud dog, infected dog, herding dogs, puppy home Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shetland Islands, United States New!
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The Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, has often misleadingly been referred to as a miniature Collie, implying that the Sheltie was established by inbreeding smaller Collies to obtain the diminutive stature that characterizes the breed. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
show collie, sleeping box, canine hepatitis, stud dog, infected dog, herding dogs, puppy home Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Shetland Islands, United States New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Dog Care Manual by David Alderton in Back Matter
- RC Series Bundle: Man Meets Dog (Routledge Classics) by Konrad Lorenz in Back Matter
- Communicating with Your Dog by Ted Baer in Back Matter
- The Shih Tzu (Top Dog Series) by William Reynolds Sanford in Back Matter
- Nutrient Requirements of Dogs (Nutrient Requirements of Domestic Animals) by National Research Council on page 33
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- Cocker Spaniels (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) by Jamie Sucher in Back Matter
- Shih Tzu: A Complete Owner's Manual by Jaime Sucher in Back Matter
- The Shetland Sheepdog: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet by Cathy Merrithew on page 32
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