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The Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility

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Overview

A highly anticipated revision of the classic guide to Aussies

The Australian Shepherd has a devoted following. Highly desired for its versatility, the Aussie is an intelligent, athletic, and very people-oriented herding dog. In this second edition of the popular and respected The Australian Shepherd, Aussie expert Liz Palika has updated the material to reflect the breed’s booming popularity, including the dramatic increase in performance records. She explains in clear, accessible language how readers can determine if an Aussie is the right dog for them and, if so, how to choose an appropriate puppy. Featuring 65 black-and-white photos and line drawings that beautifully illustrate the breed, this guide is a must-have for both potential Aussie owners and longtime breed enthusiasts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764541629
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	09/01/2003
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	8.46(w) x 9.05(h) x 0.98(d)

About the Author

LIZ PALIKA is an Australian Shepherd fancier, an active member of the Australian Shepherd Club of America, an obedience instructor, and author of twenty books on pets and pet care. Among them are The Australian Shepherd: An Owner’s Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet and Australian Shepherds For Dummies, both from Wiley.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Australian Shepherd

Chapter 2: Is an Aussie the Right Dog for You?

Chapter 3: Bringing Home Your New Aussie

Chapter 4: Training Your Australian Shepherd

Chapter 5: Conformation Competition

Chapter 6: Obedience Competition

Chapter 7: Herding Heritage

Chapter 8: Versatility Is the Name of the Game

Chapter 9: Caring for Your Aussie

Chapter 10: The Health of Your Aussie

Chapter 11: To Breed or Not to Breed

Appendix A: Internet Resources

Appendix B: Active Dog First Aid

Appendix C: Conformation Competition

Appendix D: Aussies in Freestyle, Frisbee and Flyball

Appendix E: Herding Competitions and Titles

Appendix F: Agility Competitions and Titles

Appendix G: Obedience, Tracking and Therapy Dog Titles

Photo Credits

Bibliography

Index

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