Farm Dogs: A Comprehensive Breed Guide to 93 Guardians, Herders, Terriers, and Other Canine Working PartnersStorey Publishing, LLC, 4 okt 2016 - 352 pagina's Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds. |
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2 Understanding the Working Farm Dog | 23 |
3 Choosing the Right Dog | 35 |
4 Livestock Guardian Dogs | 47 |
5 Herding Dogs | 119 |
6 Terriers and Earthdogs | 221 |
7 Traditional and Multipurpose Farm Dogs | 267 |
Acknowledgments | 335 |
Resources | 336 |
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