The Complete Shetland Sheepdog (Hardcover)

by Margaret Norman (Author) "Much has been written about the Sheltie and its origins..." (more)
Key Phrases: shaded sable, first homebred champion, golden sable, Page's Hill, Sea Isle, Kennel Club (more...)

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Over 32,000 Shetland Sheepdogs were registered by the AKC in 1997 and this tells you what an enduring favorite this hard-charging herding dog is. This loving tribute to the "Sheltie" shows all the reasons for its great popularity and covers every essential of care, training and competition and a great deal more. The Standard is meticulously reviewed and a profusion of beautiful black and white and color photos grace the excellent, world-class text—a pure delight for every fan of the breed.

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The Complete Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog takes its name from its native home — the Shetland Isles, off the north-east coast of Scotland. Dogs resembling miniature collies were used to drive sheep back into the hills when they broke through the stone walls which protected the ‘toons or crofts of the islanders. Working over rough terrain and exposed to the full force of the Atlantic gales, the Sheltie or ‘toonie dog developed into a tough, agile dog with a long, weather-resistant coat. Today, the Sheltie is highly-prized as a glamorous show dog and a loving companion. In this highly comprehensive book of the breed, the author gives the benefit of her unparalleled expertise to offer detailed advice and information on all aspects of caring for a Shetland Sheepdog. Starting with choosing a puppy, she outlines the puppy's requirements in terms of diet and exercise, and gives an overall picture of the needs of an adult dog. There is guidance on coat care and presentation in the show ring, as well as an in-depth analysis of the breed standard. For the specialist, there is a section on breeding and whelping a litter. Illustrated with more than 100 colour and black and white photographs, this is an essential reference for all Sheltie fans.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (February 3, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582450439
• ISBN-13: 978-1582450438
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #930,527 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best book for casual sheltie owner, March 11, 2000

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This is a great book for someone who has or is going to have a companion (as opposed to show dogs). Tells you everything you need to know in an incredibly readable style, tons of color and black and white pictures of shelties, and full of useful information. There's an interesting section comparing the British and US standards for the breed (the author is British). If someone is looking for more information on Shelties this is the book to get. The only unreadable section is the part covering important North American bloodlines, which is written by someone else, and immediately bogs down in breeder-speak. The best sheltie book I've read so far.