Aussie Dog Stories

Author: Paul Bugeja
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781925367676
Category : Dogs
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
A fascinating look at both famous and not-so-famous dogs from Down Under. There's the 'Red Dog', celebrated in a movie in 2011, and 'Bob the Railway Dog', which has a best-selling book written about him. There are assistance animals and guide dogs, war heroes and everyday ones, dogs that save lives and dogs whose lives are saved. All loyal, loving, brave in their ways and with doggy hearts of gold.

The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium

Author: Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780989880008
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium, An Illustrated Workbook for judges and non-judges alike by the award-winning author, of All About Aussies: The Australian Shepherd From A to Z. "The Australian Shepherd, Judging Compendium" by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor is an illustrated workbook that reviews not only the breed standard and how it is interpreted but illustrates the breed standard with text and carefully selected pictures that help the reader see the importance of each trait as it is discussed. The Compendium begins with a review of breed history as a herding breed to modern day usage. This workbook also provides the reader with good insight and understanding of why structure and gait are important to its function. Each chapter explains a section of the breed standard followed by a quiz that is used to make the reader think.The text is easy to read and carefully written with a good analysis of unique traits that are described in the breed standard. The illustrations of each trait give the reader good insight into why the breed standard requires certain body proportions and what is considered correct breed type, movement and character. The Compendium makes clear that herding sheep, cattle and other animals requires strong herding and guardian instincts coupled with versatile skills which are required of a dog that must be easy to train. All of these traits are carefully described.I would recommend this judging compendium to anyone who is seriously interested in a better understanding of the Australian Shepherd breed. - Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, a highly respected AKC Judge, author, lecturer and world-renowned canine expert.

Stockdog Savvy

Author: Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor
Publisher: Dogwise Publishing
ISBN: 161781251X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 483

Book Description
Whether you are interested in working dogs for a hobby, on the ranch, or for serious trial competition, Stockdog Savvy will be an invaluable aid. Beginning with chapters on herding dog characteristics, instinct, and choosing a herding dog, the Taylors explain how to prepare your puppy and do basic foundation training. The book progresses to starting the dog on stock and developing a useful working dog and ends with advanced lessons and preparing for the various types of competition. If you want to learn about working stockdogs, this is the book for you! Learn how to: • Select, care for and train a working stock dog. • Teach your dog to work cattle, sheep, goats, foul or exotic livestock. • Choose the right type or breed of livestock, care for and handle them correctly. • Train a dog for work on a ranch, the open range, or in the trial pen. • Recognize more than 60 different herding breeds and much, much more.

Owned by an Aussie

Author: Megan Grandinetti
Publisher: LP Media Incorporated
ISBN: 9781954288164
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
Learn what it's REALLY like to live with an Australian Shepherd directly through this collection of 48 stories from experienced Aussie owners. This book isn't meant to be a general guide for raising an Australian Shepherd. Instead, it's an in-depth look at what it really means to own an Aussie. By interviewing hundreds of Australian Shepherd owners we learned through their stories what it is really like to live with an Aussie. Through our interviews, we identified nine breed behaviors, personality characteristics, and unexpected quirks that are unique to Australian Shepherds: Intuitive Learners Affectionate, Close Companions High-Energy Cyclones of Playfulness Hard-Working Allies Devoted Family Members A Loyal Protector Creatures of Habit The Most Sensitive Dog at the Park Hoarders of Toys Whether you're a new Australian Shepherd owner or you've been raising them for years, you will love hearing the stories that these Aussie owners have shared.

Australian Shepherds

Author: D. Caroline Coile
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN: 9780764141379
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 111

Book Description
"Information and advice to help you take good care of your Australian Shepherd"--

Australian Barkers and Biters

Author: Robert Kaleski
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1446549011
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Originally published in Sydney 1914 in a Limited Edition, this rare early dog book is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. A later, and still very scarce edition was enlarged and revised with the addition of many early dog breed photographs. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished this edition using the original text and photographs, as part of their Classic Breed Books series. Although this book deals mainly with observations, history and research on the Kelpi, Heeler, and other Australian Sheep and Cattle Dogs, several other dog breeds peculiar to Australia are discussed in some detail. Two hundred and fifty six pages contain twenty two comprehensive chapters:- The Origin of the Dog. - Variations of the Dog Species. - Creation of Tame Dogs. - The Noble Dingo. - The Australian Cattle Dog. - The Kelpie. - The Barb. - Sheep-dog Trials. - Judging and Buying. - Kangaroo Dogs. - Bush Greyhounds. - True Greyhounds. - Beagles. - Cocker Spaniels. - Fox Terriers. - Alsatian Wolf Dog. - Laws on Dogs. - Dog Fighting. - Dog Fancying. - Australian Dog Workers. - A Premier Sheep-dog Trial Judge. - "God's Dogs". This is a fascinating read for any Sheep and Cattle Dog enthusiast or historian of the breeds, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Unforgettable Aussies

Author: Paula McDermid
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780997553413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Unforgettable Aussies deftly blends Australian Shepherd history and genealogy with heartwarming stories of beloved pets, and is a priceless resource for Aussie breeders. 200 pages, 438 color photos.

I Like Australian Shepherds!

Author: Linda Bozzo
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 0766086348
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Australian shepherds, or Aussies, are one of the worlds best-loved dog breeds. Smart, playful, and adorable, these pint-sized pooches are a common sight at the dog park. Young readers will love learning how to take care of an Australian shepherd and discovering if the breed is right for their family. Full-color photos, quick facts, and easy-to-comprehend language help readers learn how to be responsible dog owners. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.

Owned by an Aussie

Author: Megan Grandinetti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954288171
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Amazing Aussie Dogs

Author: Laura Greaves
Publisher: Random House Australia
ISBN: 0143779923
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Some say Australia was built on the sheep's back, but it's just as true to say our nation was built in the dog kennel - after all, it was the dogs that were rounding up the sheep. Australians love their dogs - we're home to more than 4 million pet pooches - and they love us right back. These are the stories of some of our most remarkable canine companions, embodying the spirit of hard work, mateship and larrikinism. Dogs like DJ the border collie, who survived for days after falling into floodwater near Lismore. Kimmy the kelpie, who sold for a record-breaking amount at a working-dog auction. Basil the Rottweiler, who defied the misconceptions about his breed and saved a drowning child. And Lexi the Jack Russell terrier, who learned to 'drive' a ute through the paddocks on her farm. Our faithful four-legged friends save us from peril, inspire works of art and offer unwavering loyalty. In Amazing Aussie Dogs, Laura Greaves brings to life these inspirational true stories of our homegrown heroes.