Rough and Smooth Collies (Book of the Breed S) - Hardcover

Clark, Stella

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0948955821 ISBN 13: 9780948955822

Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd, 1993

Synopsis

The rough collie has been one of the most popular breeds in Britain since long before the TV exploits of Lassie and in the show ring the breed has consistently appeared in the top dozen of Kennel Club registrations. This book considers the rough collie and its smooth-haired cousin side by side in the same book, covering a range of subjects vital to show dog and pet owners, including grooming and health care. The author is an international championship show judge who has kept and shown both rough and smooth collies with great success.

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From the Inside Flap

Both Rough and Smooth Collies started life as working sheepdogs, but it was not long before the glamorous Rough Collie took the show scene by storm. Queen Victoria, a great dog lover, owned Rough Collies, and soon American breeders were paying astronomical prices for English-bred dogs. All it needed was the Lassie films to cement the Rough Collie as the number one favourite companion and show dog. The Smooth Collie, for so long considered the poor relation of the Rough, has had a less spectacular history, but its outstanding temperament and refined, elegant, good looks have attracted many enthusiasts. For the first time, the Rough and Smooth Collie have been given equal status in this superbly illustrated book of the breed. The author covers both breeds in all their aspects, including choosing a puppy, training and grooming. The working ability of both breeds is examined, together with comprehensive information on health care and breed-specific ailments. The show Collie is highlighted with information on the different coat colours, selecting a show prospect, and preparing a dog for the ring. There is also a fully illustrated, in-depth analysis of the Breed Standards. For the more experienced owner, there is a section on breeding, with detailed advice on choosing the best breeding stock, mating, whelping, and rearing a litter. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photographs and line-drawings, Rough and Smooth Collies is essential reading for enthusiasts of both breeds.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ringpress Books Ltd
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0948955821
• ISBN 13: 9780948955822
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176