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Farm Dogs: A Comprehensive Breed Guide To 93 Guardians, Herders, Terriers, And Other Canine Working Partners - Softcover
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With more than 10,000 years of agricultural experience, dogs are essential partners on the farm, whether they're guarding goats, herding sheep, or eliminating rats and other small vermin from barns. Farm Dogs profiles 93 breeds specially equipped for farm work, including herders, guardians, terriers, and other traditional working partners. This browsable, practical guide features compelling photographs of each breed in action, as well as breed descriptions, history, and behavioural trails. A fascinating look at the animals who became man's best friend, Farm Dogs will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about our oldest working partners.
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"This book is a work of art: lovingly illustrated, detailed, and well-written. Anyone who cherishes the loyalty, dedication, and value of working dogs will find it both readable and invaluable. Janet Vorwald Dohner really knows her stuff."
-- Jon Katz, author of The Dogs of Bedlam Farm and Talking to Animals: The Search For A Wiser Understanding of Animals
"A fascinating exploration of our long relationship with working canines, from ancient times to the present. Our guide, Jan Dohner, provides practical advice on selecting the right breeds for the jobs required. This beautifully produced book will also appeal to dog fanciers who simply want to learn more about our oldest domesticated animal companions and helpmates."
-- Orysia Dawydiak, author of Livestock Protection Dogs
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Companions, Partners, Friends
It's one of the greatest stories ever told: how humans and canines teamed up, eons ago, for mutual survival. In this stunning yet practical guide, Janet Vorwald Dohner shares the history, breed standards, and traits of 93 working breeds, from the familiar Border Collie and Dachsund to the less-known Kangal Dog and Swedish Lapphund. Whether you want a multipurpose farm partner or a four-legged family companion, here is the ultimate guide to herders, terriers and earthdogs, livestock guardians, and all-purpose farm dogs.
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- PublisherStorey Publishing
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1612125921
- ISBN 13 9781612125923
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages352
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