Product Description

'There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and no good shepherd without good dogs.'
These age-old words of wisdom have always guided Devon sheep farmer David Kennard. But as he battles to save his farm from extinction, they resonate more loudly - and unexpectedly - than ever. The storm clouds are already gathering when Borough Farm suffers a succession of potentially disastrous setbacks. Suddenly the Kennard family’s idyllic life is under threat. Will David achieve the seemingly impossible and make a living through farming sheep in the 21st century?
As he fights for survival, David knows he will be able to rely - as always - on his faithful sheepdogs but even he is surprised when the dogs prove to be Borough Farm's secret weapon...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #60045 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-11
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Synopsis
'There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and no good shepherd without good dogs.' These age-old words of wisdom have always guided Devon sheep farmer David Kennard. But as he battles to save his farm from extinction, they resonate more loudly - and unexpectedly - than ever. The storm clouds are already gathering when Borough Farm suffers a succession of potentially disastrous setbacks. Suddenly the Kennard family's idyllic life is under threat. Will David achieve the seemingly impossible and make a living through farming sheep in the 21st century?As he fights for survival, David knows he will be able to rely - as always - on his faithful sheepdogs but even he is surprised when the dogs prove to be Borough Farm's secret weapon...

About the Author
David Kennard’s name has become a familiar one in the nation’s media, featuring in the Mail on Sunday, Daily Telegraph and The Times as well as on the BBC’s Countryfile, Radio Four and on his bestselling video and DVD, The Year of the Working Sheepdog. His first book, A Shepherd's Watch, was a Sunday Times bestseller. He lives in North Devon with his wife Debbie, three children Clare, Laura and Nick – and, of course, his dogs Swift, Gail, Ernie, Fern, Jake and Mist.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic and realistic
What a wonderfully written book. I have to admit I finished it in a weekend.

David Kennard tells his story with a great deal of honesty. From the hard times brought about by the foot and mouth outbreak to his fear of noone wanting to come to his sheepdog displays.

He obviously has a great deal of respect for the countryside around him, his dogs and to some extent the sheep.

I'd thouroughly recommend this to anyone with an interest in rural affairs.

Brilliant
This is one of two book by this author, both of which are of the same high standard. Once started you will not be able to put this down. You are taken on a year long journey through the authors life following the ups and downs of the farm, it's family and neighbours and also the countryside around. Wonderfully written, descriptive and obviously written by a man who has a great respect and love for the world around him.

Not just for those interested sheep farming. I can't recommend this enough. I have also given this a present and received the same words of praise.

dogs of windcutter down
this is an amazing book which paints an intimate portrait of such a mystiocal part of england. ud do worse than buy this