Author : Samantha Moore
Hardcover : 155 pages

Originally designed to be an intelligent, robust working dog, today's Collie, whether clad in its soft. furry Rough coat or its dense Smooth coat, 6 a beautiful, appealing dog with a sweet, dignified expression. The Collie excels as an obedient, instantly trainable dog with a near-human personality and a devotion to mankind that is second to none. As a companion dog fora family with children, the Collie has no rival: he is the nanny of the dog world, the most loyal friend any dog lover could ask for. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Collie and its ancestry, character and standard as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behaviour of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival and preventing puppy problems.

In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 13S photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Collie.

Whether it's housebreaking problems, allergies or fleas, this book is the way to prevention, providing the reader with the necessary guidance an owner needs from puppyhood through the senior years. Recommended by top breeders and trainers, this book is the responsible first choice of every new owner of a Collie. Topics discussed include:

• History of the Collie
• Characteristics of the Collie
• The Collie Breed Standard
• Your Collie Puppy
• Everyday Care of Your Collie
• Housebreaking and Training Your Collie
• Health Care of Your Collie
• Your Senior Collie
• Showing Your Collie

Author : Samantha Moore
Hardcover : 155 pages