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Synopsis
This manual offers information on all aspects of care for new and prospective pet owners. It is filled with photographs, drawings, tables and charts. Australian shepherds are hardy canines which began as a working dog in Australia.'
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For the life of your Aussie---and the time of your life!
Not your average breed of dog, Aussies are versatile workers and companions. Some earn their keep as working ranch dogs, some as Search and Rescue dogs, some as show, obedience, or agility dogs, but they all more than earn their keep as beloved family dogs. Nonetheless, this energetic and intelligent breed is not for everyone. This book explores the nature of the Australian Shepherd, relating its historical function to its present behavior, with special attention to the type of household in which it may (or may not) flourish. It's not been a history without controversy, and that controversy continues to guide the breed's future today. The most up-to-date advances in behavior, training, nutrition, and medical conditions (especially hereditary problems in the breed) are incorporated in this book as they relate to the Aussie. Special attention is given to training the Aussie to herd, and all of the herding, obedience, conformation, agility competitions available. Chock full of gorgeous color photos showing Aussies at work, play, or just looking breathtaking, you might be tempted to keep this book out of the reach of curious Aussies...but it is an Owner's Manual, and it's meant to be referred to over and over.
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