The Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (785 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0764541625 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Featuring 65 black-and-white photos and line drawings that beautifully illustrate the breed, this guide is a must-have for both potential Aussie owners and longtime breed enthusiasts.. She explains in clear, accessible language how readers can determine if an Aussie is the right dog for them and, if so, how to choose an appropriate puppy. In this second edition of the popular and respected The Australian Shepherd, Aussie expert Liz Palika has updated the material to reflect the breed’s booming popularity, including the dramatic increase in performance records. Highly desired for its versatility, the Aussie is an intelligent, athletic, and very people-oriented herding dog. A highly anticipated revision of the classic guide to AussiesThe Australian Shepherd has a devoted following
NEVER RECEIVED FROM VENDOR AFTER SIX WEEKS I AM STILL WAITING FOR THIS ORDER TO ARRIVE. AVOID THIS VENDOR.. Great! Wonderful, gives pros and cons, anyone considering buying a herding breed should read this book. The majority of the book is about how to care for and make your aussie happy and healthy.. "Great book" according to A Customer. This book is an up to date look at Aussies . You have to have it in your library. I especially liked the description of the Aussie shadow tendancy. She writes do you mind scooting your chair back and bumping into the dog? My Gwen is under the chair as I'm writing this. This is the book I lend to my friends who are thinking about getting an Aussie. The pictures are beautiful. I did notice a couple typos.
The second edition of this award-winning book features more than 65 photos and illustrations, as well as new appendices that cover such timely topics as active dog first aid, conformation competition, Aussies in freestyle, frisbee and flyball, and obedience, tracking and therapy dog titles. With active dogs occasionally come injuries, so Palika offers vital advice on putting together an emergency first-aid kit and procedures for specific accidents and injuries, including what to do if your dog is overheated or stung by an insect.Considered a must-have by Australian Shepherd fanciers, The Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility is updated with everything a wise owner of a working or performance Aussie needs to know to fully enjoy the wonders of the breed. Written by well-known and active Australian Shepherd expert and fancier
LIZ PALIKA is an Australian Shepherd fancier, an active member of the Australian Shepherd Club of America, an obedience instructor, and author of twenty books on pets and pet care. . Among them are The Australian Shepherd: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet and Australian Shepherds For Dummies, both from Wiley