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Author: George Robinson Publisher: Austin Macauley ISBN: 9781398425866 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 100
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This is the story about a border collie puppy who is the sole survivor of a litter born in wild in the hills above the Town of Drummond in the Scottish Highlands. He is found, reared and trained by a local hill farmer and becomes renowned for his intelligence, courage and endurance. His remarkable series of adventures eventually see him win the 'One Man and his Dog trophy' competition on television.
Author: Derek Scrimgeour Publisher: MBI Publishing Company ISBN: 1904871402 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 128
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Accompanied by explanatory text, color photographs and illustrations 'Talking Sheepdogs' guides the reader from beginner stage to effective working sheepdog right through to supreme championship level using 'the Scrimgeour method of sheepdog training. With plenty of 'sheepdog dog' and ancedotes to make this book an enjoyable as well as information book Derek takes the reader through the special relationship, starting a pup, basic commands and driving, the good and bad moves, introducing the stop, good foundations and starting trialling making this the key reference for anyone wanting to training their sheepdog for farm work.
Author: Mazo de la Roche Publisher: Dundurn.com ISBN: 1459723570 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 4071
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Beloved by generations, Mazo de la Roche’s irreplaceable Jalna saga is at last available in a single collected volume. This deluxe edition unites all sixteen Jalna novels and, for the first time, Heather Kirk’s extraordinary 2006 biography of author, painting a complicated portrait of a writer for whom international acclaim was a blessing and a curse. No understanding of the Jalna series is complete without this fascinating exposé of the woman who created it. For lovers of the series, this is truly the authoritative Jalna collection. Includes all of the Jalna novels The Building of Jalna Morning at Jalna Mary Wakefield Young Renny Whiteoak Heritage Whiteoak Brothers Jalna Whiteoaks of Jalna Finch’s Fortune The Master of Jalna Whiteoak Harvest Wakefield’s Course Return to Jalna Renny’s Daughter Variable Winds at Jalna Centenary at Jalna
Author: Donald McCaig Publisher: Open Road Media ISBN: 1497630258 Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 171
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The bestselling author of Nop’s Trials presents the true story of his search for the perfect sheepdog In April of 1988, Donald McCaig traveled to Scotland to buy a young, well-bred female sheepdog to raise and train for use on his three-hundred-acre Virginia farm. He knew exactly what he wanted: a Scottish border collie, considered the best sheepdog in the world because the breed is hardworking, smart, strong, and fast, with unique personalities. McCaig attends dog trials and meets numerous trainers, fellow shepherds, and top handlers before he finally finds Gael. From his heartfelt prayers that Gael will pass her eye exam to his faithful sheepdog Pip’s reaction to the new bitch on the farm, Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men chronicles McCaig’s journey through the Scottish highlands, where border collies have been bred since the seventeenth century, and illuminates the ennobling bond between humans and dogs. This ebook contains sixteen pages of photos.
Author: J. Hyatt-Laws Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1552125033 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 106
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GHOSTS? When the children first came upon the spacious grounds of Brawnwyn's Castle, they knew nothing of the legendary figure which were said to appear when the mist moved the wrong way off the sea. No one cautioned them not to venture near the olde ruin whose fables had no beginning and myths which had no end. So, it was said. Or so, it was believed.
Author: George Robinson Publisher: Austin Macauley ISBN: 9781398425866 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 100
Book Description
This is the story about a border collie puppy who is the sole survivor of a litter born in wild in the hills above the Town of Drummond in the Scottish Highlands. He is found, reared and trained by a local hill farmer and becomes renowned for his intelligence, courage and endurance. His remarkable series of adventures eventually see him win the 'One Man and his Dog trophy' competition on television.
Author: Nij Vyas Publisher: Crowood ISBN: 1847974724 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 245
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This comprehensive book describes innovative ways of training sheepdogs and addresses a number of subjects that have not been adequately covered in previous publications; such as working with sensitive dogs and dogs lacking in confidence, the 'square movement', and the 'concept of opposites'. Written by an acknowledged expert, Sheep Dog Training and Trials discusses in a variety of settings new concepts such as the author's theory of 'passive resistance' and the 'pressure on-off technique'. In addition, the author considers ways of optimizing a dog's health, energy, fitness and peak performance. This fascinating book presents contributions from four world-renowned handlers, including the twice world champion, Aled Owen, which examine the factors that have influenced them and made them successful.
Author: Mazo de la Roche Publisher: Dundurn ISBN: 1894852281 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 415
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In the fourth novel of the series, a love affair with the widow of his best friend hampers Renny Whiteoak's efforts to keep his estate and family traditions intact.
Author: Joseph Smith Publisher: Author House ISBN: 1434355128 Category : Languages : en Pages : 401
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The Wolf and The Sheepdog is a personal account that graphically depicts the experiences of a police officer working the cold streets in one of Canada's largest cities. Join the author on his journey from a fresh recruit to an experienced street cop as he deals with a vast variety of Policing calls. Feel the emotions that affect the author as he battles through near death situations. Learn the personal dramatic emotions create by dealing with domestic assaults, violence, sexual assault victims and death. The Wolf and The Sheepdog will bring you into a world that the recruiting posters fail to show.
Author: Mitzi Brunsdale Publisher: Hall Reference Books ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 228
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James Herriot, one of the best-known contemporary British authors, is known for his autobiographical, semi-fictional stories of the life of a veterinarian in the dales of Yorkshire in the 1930s through the 1950s, as well as his children's versions of these animal stories. With book sales in the millions, he is a major figure in the popular culture of our time. In this text, Mitzi Brunsdale traces James Herriot's life and works. Written in a serious yet easy-to-read style, she mixes this biography with 20th-century British history and an overview of the history and people of Yorkshire. This comprehensive study covers Herriot's five autobiographical books, his children's books, and film and television renditions of his works.
Author: George Robinson
Author: Derek Scrimgeour
Author: Aurora (pseud.)
Author: Mazo de la Roche
Author: Donald McCaig
Author: J. Hyatt-Laws
Author: George Robinson
Author: Nij Vyas
Author: Mazo de la Roche
Author: Joseph Smith
Author: Mitzi Brunsdale