The Sheep-Dog - Judging and Conduct of Trials and the Art of Breaking-in: A Comprehensive and Practical Text-Book Dealing with the System of Judging Sheep-Dog Trials in New Zealand and Type on the Show Bench, and with the General Management and Conduct of Trials

This book contains a detailed guide to the sheep-dog, being a handbook on the system of judging sheep-dog trails in New Zealand and the art of breaking-in and working sheep-dogs. "The Sheep-Dog" also contains a wealth of useful and practical information relating to the maintenance of collies, making it of considerable utility to modern owners and breeders alike. Contents include: "Definition of Points", "Judging", "Half-points", "Despatch", "Standardisation", "Judging Command", "Good Style", "Defective Style", "The Standard Classes", "The Perfect Run", "The Rough-haired Collie", "The Bearded Collie", "Judge Replying to Competitors", "Adverse Criticism", "Agitators", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on dog breeding.

© 2017 Home Farm Books (E-Book): 9781473343313

Erscheinungsdatum

E-Book: 29. September 2017