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Inspired by the letters and writings of a great-Uncle, James Bourchier, who made a life study of the origin of British pastoral dogs, Iris Combe has written about the Border Collie in the light of her own personal experience as an obedience work instructor, an International judge and breeder.
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- PublisherFaber & Faber
- Publication date1978
- ISBN 10 0571111734
- ISBN 13 9780571111732
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages208
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Book Description Hardcover. Third Printing. Third Printing. Sound binding and hinges. Gift message on ffep. Pages clean, bright. Cloth over boards is lightly edge rubbed. DJ has edge rubbing, clipped corner, overall light shelf wear, very small areas of separation between laminate and paper on upper front. ; Contents: Foreword by the Duchess of Devonshire. Introduction. Background and breed points. Basic training and working capacities. Sheepdog trials. Health, breeding, and whelping. The world of dog shows. Border collies outside the United Kingdom. Index. ; 8.25" tall; 208 pages. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 4610003
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BORDER COLLIES. By Iris Combe. With a Foreword by Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire.
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Book Description (Hardcover, 1979). (1978) 1979 reprint. Small 8vo (135 x 204mm). Pp196. B/w photographs and illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. End-paper inscription. Good-plus in used dust-wrapper. "Inspired by the letters and writings of a great-uncle, James Bourchier, who made a life study of the origin of British pastoral dogs, Iris Combe [an accomplished instructor and show judge] explains the background and evolution of this breed and shows its inherited qualities which have made it the world's most superior sheepdog and popular companion. She has also drawn on the memories of old farmers and shepherds for their stories so that she can pass on a knowledge that will help all owners to understand this highly intelligent dog." Includes "training for farmwork, field trials and the show ring, breeding and whelping, and general care." . Seller Inventory # 33625
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BORDER COLLIES. By Iris Combe. With a Foreword by Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire.
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Book Description (Hardcover, 1983). (1978) 1983 reprint. Small 8vo (135 x 204mm). Pp196. B/w photographs and illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Sticker and inscription, lacks front end-paper o/w a good copy dust-wrapper. Tape marks to end-papers and dust-wrapper. "Inspired by the letters and writings of a great-uncle, James Bourchier, who made a life study of the origin of British pastoral dogs, Iris Combe [an accomplished instructor and show judge] explains the background and evolution of this breed and shows its inherited qualities which have made it the world's most superior sheepdog and popular companion. She has also drawn on the memories of old farmers and shepherds for their stories so that she can pass on a knowledge that will help all owners to understand this highly intelligent dog." Includes "training for farmwork, field trials and the show ring, breeding and whelping, and general care." . Seller Inventory # 20193
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BORDER COLLIES. By Iris Combe. With a Foreword by Her Grace The Duchess of Devonshire.
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Book Description (Hardcover, 1983). (1978) 1983 reprint. Small 8vo (135 x 204mm). Pp196. B/w photographs and illustrations. Grey boards, spine titled in gilt. Good-plus in slightly spine-faded dust-wrapper. "Inspired by the letters and writings of a great-uncle, James Bourchier, who made a life study of the origin of British pastoral dogs, Iris Combe [an accomplished instructor and show judge] explains the background and evolution of this breed and shows its inherited qualities which have made it the world's most superior sheepdog and popular companion. She has also drawn on the memories of old farmers and shepherds for their stories so that she can pass on a knowledge that will help all owners to understand this highly intelligent dog." Includes "training for farmwork, field trials and the show ring, breeding and whelping, and general care." . Seller Inventory # 4521
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