Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor Knihy

Focusing on the Australian Shepherd's breed standard, this illustrated workbook offers a comprehensive review of its history, structure, and gait. Each chapter breaks down specific traits, supported by insightful quizzes and detailed illustrations that clarify the breed's requirements. The author emphasizes the importance of strong herding instincts and trainability for the breed's functionality. Suitable for both judges and enthusiasts, this resource deepens understanding of the Australian Shepherd's unique characteristics and skills.

Stockdog Savvy contains everything you ever wanted to know about stock dog training, working a herding dog, trials andd trialing, herding dog breeds, and even livestock handling. Learn how to select, care for and train a stockdog from puppyhood to finished working dog. Teach your dog to work cattle, sheep, goats, fowl or exotic livestock. Choose the right breed of dog for your livestock. With clear instructions with lots of photos, Jeanne Joy and Ty will help you successfully train your dog to be a trial dog, work exotic livestock or handle livestock on the open range. Interested in competing? With Stockdog Savvy, you’ll be ready for the trial pen. Includes profiles of more than 60 herding dog breeds. Complete coverage of all types of stock work, profiles of key herding personalities, training lessons for working sheep, cattle, goats, ducks and exotic livestock, boundary training, and more, with problem solving tips in every training chapter.

The definitive guide to the Australian Shepherd dog. Includes updated information on selection, care, training, grooming, health, herding, agility, showing, other activities, genetics and breeding, as well as a detailed history of the breed. This enormous 3rd edition also includes information on Miniature Australian Shepherds. Hardcover, heavily illustrated, including a color section.

Exploring the fascinating distinctions between commonly confused animals, this book delves into pairs such as alligators and crocodiles, bees and wasps, and dolphins and porpoises. Each chapter provides insightful comparisons, highlighting unique traits and behaviors that set these similar species apart. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the natural world through engaging explanations and vivid illustrations, making it an educational resource for animal enthusiasts of all ages.