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Australian Shepherd: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog (Kennel Club Dog Breed Series)
Australian Shepherd A Comprehensive Guide to Owning and Caring for Your Dog - Kennel Club Dog Breed Series Author:Charlotte Schwartz As handsome as he is talented, the Australian Shepherd has fast become one of Americas most popular dogs, and that is no surprise to those who know him. Engaging and talented, the Australian Shepherd proves exceptionally intelligent and versatile. Admired for his natural beauty, eye-catching coloration, abundant coat and boundless herding ... more »skills (from geese to bison), the Australian Shepherd requires an equally active and involved owner if he is to blossom into the spectacular companion dog he is intended to be. This colorful introductory guide provides reliable, up-to-date information to help new owners better understand, raise and train this energetic working dog. The book covers breed history, characteristics and standard, puppy selection and care, feeding, coat care and grooming, housebreaking and basic obedience training, preventative health care and showing. In addition to an authoritative, comprehensive text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive.« less