Collie: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet

by Allene McKewen

Overview

Known to virtually every American as Lassie, the Collie is a family favorite. With tips on grooming both rough- and smooth-coated Collies (yes, there are lots of brush-cut Collies!), complete information on health care and training, this book is the perfect introductory guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470493588
Publisher:	Turner Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/18/2009
Series:	Your Happy Healthy P , #161
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	158
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Allene Hoke McKewen is well-known in the dog fancy for her success breeding champion Collies. She has written for Collie Expressions and The Collie Club of America Bulletin.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Welcome to the World of the Collie.

1. What Is a Collie?

2. The Collie's Ancestry.

3. The World According to the Collie.

PART TWO: Living with a Collie.

4. Bringing Your Collie Home.

5. Feeding Your Collie.

6. Grooming Your Collie.

7. Keeping Your Collie Healthy.

PART THREE: Enjoying Your Dog.

8. Basic Training (Ian Dunbar, Ph.D., MRCVS).

9. Getting Active with Your Dog (Bardi McLennan).

10. Your Dog and Your Family (Bardi McLennan).

11. Your Dog and Your Community (Bardi McLennan).

PART FOUR: Beyond the Basics.

12. Recommended Reading.

13. Resources.