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Border Collies (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
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The border collie has only recently been recognized by the AKC as a separate breed. Here is extensive description of this high-energy, highly intelligent working dog's physical and emotional traits and suitability as a pet. Here too is advice on purchase, training, health care, exercise, feeding, and much more. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1997
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Why should I buy this? .......2007-04-30
Like many breeds, the Border Collie deserves understanding by potential and current owners. I don't feel however this book was intended to do that. A basic dog care book would suffice for most of it and in spending too much time on this, diminishes the challenge and understanding this breed demands of its owners.
The contention of the author that the Border Collie is relatively a new breed is, in my mind patently dishonest. Border Collie records are well documented and go back well over a hundred years, but for the AKC, that decided to recognize the breed recently, it is "recent" and, I presume that is the authors perspective in writing this.
On this point, it should also be noted by the author (but is not) that registered AKC Border Collies were created based on "looks like" and not on herding or intelligence or even the historical records for the breed.
Today, there are two registries that exist competing with each other. Those that are recognized to be Border Collie workding dogs and those that are recognized by the AKC.
New Border Collie Owner.......2007-03-14
This is a very interesting book with a lot of specific information about Border Collies. I have found it to be very helpful, and refer to it on a daily basis regarding the many questions I, as new owner of a BC, encounter when dealing with my young BC. These are very complex dogs, not to be taken on casually, and this book acknowledges their potential difficulties, but also their extreme intelligence and need to work.
affectionate discussion of border collies.......2007-02-24
This book is clearly written by a border collie lover. The photographs are good and have cute captions, there are a number of drawings of the dogs, and the issues of living with a border collie are straight-forward and informative. I loved this book. I keep returning to some of the pictures I enjoyed most.
Border Collies (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals).......2006-11-10
Excellent book which taught me all I needed to know about my new Border Collie. Highly recommended.
Border Collies: Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training.......2005-12-20
This is a great book for first time Border Collie owners. We adopted a dog identified only as a Collie mix from our local shelter. After attending a pet expo and encountering some Border rescue people they insisted he was definitely a Border. I started looking for some books about Borders and after reading this one it really became clear that we do have a Border! I really appreciated the facts of some of the idiosyncrasies of this breed such as how they are not big eaters and how they are such escape artists, something our dog definitely proved in the first days that we had him! While this book doesn't go into great detail on advanced training it is perfect for first time owners and gives a lot of great information.
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Beautiful Breed!.......2003-01-28
This book is filled with beautiful photographs and extremely helpful information. After reading the book, I feel I have a much better understanding of the breed. The author is obviously extremely knowledgable with the care and training of border collies.
Border Collie basics.......2000-10-04
A good book for the beginner, full of information about basic dog nutrition, breeding, and raising.
I love border collies.......2000-05-09
I just got a new border collie. I used this book and it really helped If you are a new border collie owner take a look at this book
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No nonsense guide to your border collie.......2007-08-22
This is book #2 for me on raising border collies. I started with what I would call 'Border Collies for Dummies' Your Border Collies Life : Your Complete Guide to Raising Your Pet from Puppy to Companion, which I highly recommend as an introduction to the breed. This book by Marjorie Quarton picks up where the other left off. Ms. Quarton's experience with and deep sensitivity to this breed shows throughout the book. She is so close to the land and the patterns of the dog's life that I want to jump right into the scene with her. That said, for American readers in particular, 'The Working Border Collie' is better read after the primer book has been digested. This book by Ms. Quarton does focus more on working dogs, but I found it 80% or more relevant to the breed in general. I give this book my highest rating, for a combination of content and style. There may be more information than the average owner wants to know about breeding, but I found the material rather interesting even though breeding is not my intent. It will allow me to ask better questions of breeders for my next dog. A nice supplement to this book is the latter section by Carole Presberg, from Massachusetts, on the American border collie. We do view our dogs somewhat differently here than the English/Irish do, and this section gives an American context to some of the breed definition and club/organization topics covered by Ms. Quarton. I confess however to being delightfully amused at times with the core sections written by Marjorie Quarton, in all of their Irish/Englishness; a litte bit of Barbara Woodhouse and James Harriot combined.
i liked the book a lot........1999-06-01
This book was good. It helped me learn things about my dog that I never knew before. I wish I had this book before. If you have a border collie you really need to read this book.
Book Description
Give Your Border Collie the Best Possible Care—for Life!
As a caring Border Collie owner, you want the best for your pet. But you may not know all the special steps you need to take to raise a happy, healthy Border Collie.
Your Border Collie's Life was written with one purpose in mind—to give you the most up-to-date information and guidance you need about the health, nutrition, training, and care of your dog. Reviewed by a nationally known veterinarian, this book shows you how to give your Border Collie the best life possible—whether you've just welcomed a new puppy into your family or adopted an older dog.
Includes a special training section written by renowned training expert Liz Palika.
Inside—What Every Border Collie owner wants to know:
·Is a Border Collie the right dog for me?
·How much exercise—and what kind—will keep my Border Collie happy?
·Which training techniques work best with the intelligent Border Collie?
·Can I prevent my Border Collie from herding children and pets?
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Primer for every first time bornder collie owner!.......2007-08-10
An essential book for every new border collie owner. This book covers all the basics: from puppy selection to rearing, from training to feeding. This IS your reference manual. Call is 'Border Collies for Dummies'. I am new to the breed, and these dogs truly are differernt. So glad to have found this book. Don't let other reviewers steer you away: this book is definitely about border collies. I recommend buying 2-3 books on border collies, since there will be differing perspectives and opinions on some matters. Also, there are unique insights that other breeders/experts bring to raising and owning a border collie. Either The Ultimate Border Collie or The Working Border Collie is a good companion to this book.
Insightful.......2003-10-06
This is a well written, easy to read, guide. The authors are knowledgeable and expressive. Subject coverage is complete and this book is an excellent addition to one's BC library.
Too Nonspecific.......2002-10-14
This book is okay, but I was disappointed to see how much general dog information is included in the book. This information applies to all dogs, not just Border Collies. I've got many books to use as a resource for this type of general info. I am looking for Border Collie specific information and found only a small part of this book dedicated strictly to Border Collies. Very disappointing.
A wonderful book! A real Winner.......2001-03-03
If you have any questions on Border Collies,this is the book to have!I was very impressed.It is filled with all kinds of doggie tips & fun facts.This covers all aspects of this wonderful dog.It includes chapters on why you might want a Border Collie,preparing to bring you dog home,grooming,training, and for those of you who already have a Border Collie, curbing the herding instinct & correcting problems such as barking or biting. A wonderful book to have, I loved it.
A very informative book about Border collies.......2001-02-26
This book is a wonderful book if you want to know all about border collies. It offers a detailed description of all aspects of dog care, breed-specific training tips, and all the facts about Border Collies. If you are thinking about getting a border collie puppy or adult this is a very informative resource. I highly recommend it.
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Not an AKC-recognized breed, but beloved as one of the most intelligent dogs.
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The Border Collie: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet.......2005-12-29
This book was a bit of a disappointment as I was looking for some specific info on Border Collies and I felt as if any breed's name could have been substituted where they used the name Border Collie. As a general beginners book on dogs and dog training it was OK and would be worth a few bucks to buy it. Other than some nice photos of Border Collies it had nothing in it specific to this breed.
The Border Collie: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet .......2005-06-24
This bookis extremely helpful but sometimes confusing. It teaches you how ot train, groom and how much your breed needs in food maters. This book will definatly help new owners fighure out why there dog does what it does, and how to fix the situation
Terrible.......2004-12-30
What a disappointment.
The majority of this book is about dogs in general. If you're looking for information specifically about the Border Collie breed, as I was, don't waste your money. You can get 90% of what was in this book by picking up any book on dogs, and you won't know any more about Border Collies than you did before you read it.
This Book is Great.......1999-11-07
I first read this book when I checked it out of the library and I totaly loved it. I had checked books out before about other breeds, to find out which one would be the best for me, and all of the other books were so full of things that didn't understand that it made it hard to choose. But when I read this book, not only did I find out that the Boder Collie was the right dog for me, but I also was able to understand everyting the author was talking about. So if you're looking for a book that is easy to understnad and yet informative as well I would recomend this book, it's great!
A really great border collie book.......1999-06-16
I found this book at my local library and, a big fan of border collies, was eager to check it out. I was pleased by the full-colored photos instead of black and white ones. The book provides true and top notch information, and the author reflects on her own experiences with border collies several times. There are chapters on feeding, grooming, training, behavior, and equipment. If you need a border collie book, get this one. It's the best one I've ever seen.
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Life on the farm.......2004-03-25
My son enjoyed this book. He is a city boy and has never even visited a real farm. He enjoyed learning with Floss about how the dogs herd the sheep and watch over them. He also liked to "watch" Floss play soccer with the children. The illustrations are realistic and very beautiful.
A Treat For Dog Lovers.......2002-09-05
This short simple story of a young Border Collie learning her craft in English sheep country is beautifully illustrated and will win the hearts of any dog lover, particularly one lucky enough to know Border Collies themselves. When her elderly owner gives her to his son she must make the transition from a town dog with little responsibility to a working country dog. She longs to play with the farmer's children but her job keeps her busy. The artist's wonderful examples of canine body posture and facial expressions speak volumes. Check it out and discover how Floss adjusts to her new life. I think you'll really enjoy it as I did.
A beautiful children's story.......2000-05-20
Floss is a beautiful story fo young and old, particularly those that have ever owned or loved border collies. The illustrations are wonderful and will captivate young readers. A sotry that will be read time and time again
story about a border collie learning to herd sheep.......1999-04-07
Realistic story about a border collie that must learn control and focus in order to work as a sheep dog. Fun, easy reading for any child who loves dogs...especially fun for those who have or know a border collie!
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More color pictures of dog bones, please!!.......2001-12-22
This book is quite thorough in many areas, such as preventative dental care and appropriate dog toys (with many pictures of the actual toys so you don't get confused).
I guess I'm picky but, even though the back cover includes the topic as a high point, there is no mention of grooming in the entire book. So, if you want a border collie with the best dog toys and clean teeth but no fur, this is the book for you.
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A new 8 volume series.......2007-04-14
"Domestic Dogs" is a new 8 volume series by Susan H. Gray showcasing popular breeds of dogs. Written on a second grade reading level, profusely illustrated in color, and specifically designed for use with students in grades 1 though 5, each individual, 32-page, large-print title features a reinforced library binding for extended shelf life, a table of contents, informative sidebars, detailed maps, a glossary of key words and phrases, resource lists for further research (including websites), a comprehensive index, and an introduction to the author. The individual titles comprising the "Domestic Dogs" series for school and community library Pets/Wildlife collections include: Basset Hounds ; Border Collies; Chihuahuas; Golden Retrievers; Labradors; Pugs ; Shih Tzus; and Yorkshire Terriers and are available individually as well.
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Twelve charming photos of the high-energy Border Collie are featured in this calendar. Did you know this breed originated in the border country between Scotland and England?
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