Product Description

Border Collies have been declared the most intelligent dogs on the planet. Unmatched in their brains, instinct, and endurance, they can do just about anything - and do it first rate. The Border Collie's smarts, trainability, agility, and relentless energy have made him a favourite in all areas of canine sports and competitions. These high-octane, highly complex creatures need a committed owner, but the rewards are endless! This total care guide contains colourful sidebars, boxes, and photographs that illustrate key topics essential to Border Collie owners. An excellent source of accurate, in-depth information, this book will help you and your family raise a healthy and well-behaved canine companion.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #297660 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 208 pages

About the Author
Tracy Libby is an award-winning freelance writer and author of Building Blocks for Performance (Alpine 2002). Her articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the AKC Gazette, Puppies USA, You and Your Dog, and Dog Fancy's Popular Dogs series. She is a member of the Dog Writer's Association of America and a recipient of the Ellsworth S Howell award for distinguished dog writing. She lives in Oregon, and has been involved in the sport of dogs for 21 years, exhibiting in conformation and obedience.

Wayne Hunthausen, DVM, consulting veterinary editor and pet behaviour consultant, is the director of Animal Behavior Consultations in the Kansas City area and currently serves on the Practitioner Board for Veterinary Medicine and the Behavior Advisory Board for Veterinary Forum.

Excerpted from The Border Collie by Tracy Libby & Wayne Hunthausen DVM. Copyright © 2007. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Border Collies have been declared the most intelligent dogs on the planet. They dominate in many competitive dog sports, such as agility and obedience. The Border Collie's versatility has seen these dogs adapt to many roles, but their day job is premier sheepdog. Collies are the working stiffs of the herding world, and they live it morning 'till night. Border Collies have been bred for hundreds of years with one goal in mind: supreme herding ability. Unmatched in their brains, instinct, and endurance, they can do just about anything - and do it first rate. The Border Collie's intelligence, trainability, agility, and relentless energy have made him a favourite in all areas of canine ownership because experienced handlers make training and showing them look so easy. The breed's strong point, however, is also its curse because the very qualities that make them top notch sheepdogs frequently make them unsuitable as pets. Border Collies differ from other dogs, and owning one is not like owning any other breed of dog. They are highly complex animals, and to understand and truly appreciate this remarkable breed, you must first understand its early history, origin, and the function for which they were originally bred.

Customer Reviews

The Border Collie
The book was just what I expected having first obtained it on loan from the library. It arrived in prime condition, quicker than I expected - and good value for money.

Well written and helpful advice
Having owned Border Collies for over 20 years, I found this a well written, beautifully illustrated and helpful book which gave very balanced advice about these marvellous dogs - highly recommended for new and experienced owners