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Sheltie Talk by Betty J. McKinney and Barbara H. Rieseberg. If you're a new Sheltie owner, this is the book for you! The Sheltie owner's "bible," highly recommended by breeders, is a virtual "cookbook" on Shelties, from understanding their character to caring for an aging pet. Get it before you get a puppy! Learn how to pick the right pup and be sure this is the right breed for you. Later, follow the grooming, training, health and first aid instructions, use it to help you decide if you should breed or show. Sheltie Talk is like having an encyclopedia on Shelties. You'll use it the day it arrives and for as long as you own a Sheltie, yet is costs less than a sack of dog food!

In my opinion, this book is the best investment for any Sheltie owner. You can purchase it online from http://www.sheltietalk.net or from Alpine Publications by calling 1-970-667-2017.

Often referred to as "the puppy owner's equivalent to Dr. Spock," tells you how a puppy's body and mind develop and what you can do to shape them in the right way. The authors explain the importance of early puppy training and socialization, and tell you exactly what to do when.

If you love Shelties, you owe it to the breed, and to yourself, to learn everything you can about them.

Did you know that. . .

• Shelties originally were not bred to herd sheep
• When the breed was first recognized in England, the ideal height was twelve inches.
• Size and herding instinct was added when crosses were made to show Collies. This practice continued well into the 20th century.
• Shelties in America have diverged greatly from the breed in England and Europe.

In addition to tracing the history of the breed from its beginnings to the present, Ms. McGowan gives an in-depth commentary on the breed standard and discusses the breed in other countries today. You'll learn about Sheltie achievements in all types of activities. Learn how to look at a litter to find a top show prospect, or plan a breeding to produce one of your own. Finally, you'll love the tribute to senior Shelties, and the complete lists of ASSA Specialty Winners, Merit Award winners, and Register of Merit sires and dams.

The book includes over 500 black and white photographs, many never before published, all easily referenced with an index of illustrations.

Turn your dog into a winner! Over 150 illustrations guide you with explicit detail. So clear you can easily learn how to brush, trim and groom a Shetland Sheepdog, Collie, or other double-coated breed. Every phase of grooming and trimming is carefully illustrated, plus there's space for you to make your own notes about tips you learn at a show, procucts you find helpful, or special grooming needs of certain dogs.