Border Collie

This book goes beyond the conventional form of most breed books to explore each activity that showcases the Border Collie as a star. Dog sports, such as Agility, Flyball, Obedience and Herding Trials, as well as working activities such as sheep or cattle farming, are discussed in detail. ....

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Develop a greater understanding of this instinctive and energetic dog, known the world over as an excellent worker and herder. ....

The Versatile Border Collie has been the recommended book on the breed for over a decade. In this second edition Larson covers every area of performance and registry organization, presents new herding and training information, hundreds of new photos, and much, much more. ....

The Border Collie's strong instincts, quick wits and intelligence have proved both a delight and a challenge to owners. The book explains how to address this intelligence, through training, work and socialization. ....

The Border Collie was specially bred as a hardy work dog on the farm or ranch, and it also makes a fine pet. But it becomes unhappy unless it has lots of space for roaming. Covers such questions as Is the dog appropriate for an owner who merely wants a companionable house pet? Is it an active animal ....

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Not an AKC-recognized breed, but beloved as one of the most intelligent dogs. ....

The Border Collie is an extremely versatile breed, faithful enough to be a loyal friend, honest enough to be a hard worker, and intelligent enough to be an asset in rescue and other services. This comprehensive, illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding ....

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 ....