Book Description
Our best known, best selling breed book—truly the Sheltie owners' "bible." Absolutely thorough coverage of the breed from selection to breeding and showing. Don't be one of the few Sheltie owners without it! *How big will your puppy grow to be? Check the growth chart *Tips for keeping your Sheltie from barking
Customer Reviews:
Some good information, but not a book for everyone.......2007-07-17
The books is very detailed and has a lot of information. I was a little disappointed with it though, as it seems to be geared more towards breeders and people who show their dog.
Now one may argue that the average pet owner does not need THAT much information.. but I would beg to differ. Some parts of the book relating to ownership could have been bigger, while other parts of the book are unnecessary to the average pet owner.
For me, there was far too much information about the breed's standards.. and then the information about mating and whelping... All totally unecessary to me. I could have used more information about training, what to expect as the dog grows, and dog/people socialization techniques. Now, there is *some* information on these areas, but you could probably write entire books on these topics alone; this book could have used more material on these topics.
Still, it is not a bad book by any means. I give it 3 stars as a pet owner, and probably 5 stars if you are a breeder or are into competitive dog shows. I'll average that out to 4 stars overall.
Sheltie Talk.......2003-08-19
This is an EXCELLENT book for the new sheltie owner. Very in depth information, and very easy to read. Contains info for everything from bringing the new puppy home, to basics in obedience and agility training. Only reason she didn't get five ***** stars, is because she got a bit "windy" with long explanations, and it is so easy to read, they aren't necessary. You must have this book!:)
The best there is!.......2002-07-26
"Sheltie Talk" is the best Sheltie book out there, in spite of it's age (1985). I keep hearing rumors that there will be an updated edition, but I haven't seen it yet. I keep hoping.
This book has more information than most people will ever need about the breed, and it's very accessible even to the novice owner. Give this one 'paws up'!
THE only book you will ever need!.......2002-05-26
It is the Sheltie "bible" for all breeders. I recommend it to all puppy buyers. It is not only for breeders and exhibitors of Shelties but for the companion dog owner as well. I know people with other breeds that just LOVE this book and have it as well!
Definately a FIVE star rating!!
If you don't find it in here you don't need to know it.......2001-05-13
This book tells you absolutely everything you need to know about raising, breeding, training,showing... just plain owning a Shetland Sheepdog (sheltie). It has photos, instructions, and diagrams to cover everything. If you can afford only one book get Sheltie Talk. I can't say enough good things about it. 5 stars are not enough.
Customer Reviews:
Train your Shetland Sheepdog.......2006-03-10
I was disappointed in this book. It was a "read between the lines" kind of book. Was not helpful in training my dog at all.
If Sheltie is the Breed for you--this is your book!.......2002-04-30
Agree with with other reviewer that this is a great resource for sheltie owners, or propsective owners. She's correct in providing the background to why Shelties aren't the breed for everyone, as they demand attention.
She provides needed tips on how to keep the Shelties in your life happy and you in turn happy with them! They do need to work and she provides training tips on doing just that.
Info is provided on selection, stages of development, early puppy training, basic obedience, formal training, problem prevention and solutions, and advanced sports and activities.
We have our two Shelties through obedience and now into agility and can vouch how much fun this breed truly is. This book will aid your enjoyment of this intelligent and loyal breed.
Great Book.......2002-03-18
This book had great information about the Sheltie. I felt it was quite helpful to me. It also had great pictures!!
If you have a sheltie, get this book........2001-08-03
This is quite easily the most useful sheltie book that I own. Most books about shelties are slim volumes that talk about grooming, the breed history, and a little about temperment. This book dives right in to telling you how to housebreak your sheltie, how to train them to sit, heel, come and stay, and more. It covers a little about competing with shelties in obedience, agility, and herding, and has tons of wonderful pictures. It's full of great, practical, advice. If you're a new dog owner, you should really pick up this book and read it.
Book Description
Small yet adaptable and durable, the Shetland Sheepdog embodies the characteristics of the rugged Scottish mountain country from where it originated. Originally developed to work the herds of the Shetland Islands, and commonly known as the "Sheltie," this highly skilled sheep-herder has won admirers for his working ability and stamina, while his friendly disposition and compact size have made him a favorite of pet dog owners around the world. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Shetland Sheepdog and its ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, preventative health care and behavior of the breed. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, preparing for the pup's arrival, housebreaking and preventing puppy problems.
In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full color, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Shetland Sheepdog from puppyhood to the senior years.
Customer Reviews:
A great book for new sheltie owners........2004-08-28
After losing our beloved dog TJ after 16 years of great companionship, I was looking for a good book to get back into the swing of owning a puppy. This book is very good at covering all the basics of dog ownership and also touches on the advanced aspects of ownership. All the info. is up to date ( unlike the Sheltie "bible" Sheltie Talk...which hasnt been updated since the mid '80's.). Very nicely illustrated with drawings and color photos..with a nice back section to put in important info about your sheltie and a nice baby photo!
Customer Reviews:
Great book, an enormous sheltie family tree........2000-08-19
I found a copy of this book at a pet store for 2.50!!!! It is worth much more than that however. Being a Breeder and fancier this book offers a wealth of information, especially on kennels and lines. I was delighted that the book featured many of the best dogs in the lines I am working with. As another reviewer put it, we should look to this book to see what shelties looked like when they were bred the to the standard, how they should look, unlike the current trends in sheltie today, that I feel are poor. If someone wanted to see some excellent example of the breed, I would tell them to look at his book, rather than go to a dog show. This book shows the great kennels and the great dogs, and is a necessity for any serious fancier. However, I do not recommend it for the casual pet owner, or anyone who is simply not intrested in lines or champions and simply wants a basic guide to learn how to properly care for their sheltie, and what to expect. For this person, I recommend "Shetland sheepdog: A Guide to a Happy, Healthy pet" by cathy merrithew. It is much more appropriate for a pet owner, yet still contains enough info on sheltie history to to be boring or too basic. The book of the shetland sheepdog is a valuable reference to any fanciers bookshelf. I refer to mine often. If you are serious about the sheltie, go buy a copy!
Wealth of Information for breeders: Learn your roots.......1998-08-03
This book is an excellent resource for those who want to seriously develop a bloodline and are ready for the work required to research. With a wealth of pedigrees and pictures you should be able to find quality individuals behind your Sheltie. If you are new to the breed the pictures should give you an overall view so you can determine what type (and line) fit your expectations. Older pictures (less 'perfected' than modern photo work) honestly show where we came from. A worthwhile purchase for serious breeders or lovers of the breed.
I lvoed looking at the sheltie before they were "improved.".......1997-06-09
I intend on buying this book sometime soon, when I can afford it. There are many pictures of
my shelties line and I enjoy looking at them,over
and over. Looking at the "old timers" I see what
I love in the sheltie and will continue to look for,
although modern breeders have altered their look drastically their has to be some that are true
to the great champions. Maybe, the breeders of
today should look to the past for the shelties future
Lots of pictures, but not worth the money........1996-01-23
This is a large book, with many, many pictures of shelties,
quite a few of them in color. However, there is not much else
of practical use to the casual Sheltie owner.
Book Description
An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet is the series to turn to when you want a basic reference that's reliable, up-to-date, and complete. These guides feature:
- Expert authors, plus renowned guest contributors on specialized topics
- Full-color photos throughout
- Basic information on the breed, species, or topic
- Complete coverage of care, health, grooming, training, and more
- Tips and techniques to make life with a pet more rewarding
Customer Reviews:
The Best.......2000-03-19
I bought this book along with 2 others and this book is by far the most informative for the average buyer. It is easy to read and understand. It should be all you need unless you are going to show you dog.
Book Description
Over 32,000 Shetland Sheepdogs were registered by the AKC in 1997 and this tells you what an enduring favorite this hard-charging herding dog is. This loving tribute to the "Sheltie" shows all the reasons for its great popularity and covers every essential of care, training and competition and a great deal more. The Standard is meticulously reviewed and a profusion of beautiful black and white and color photos grace the excellent, world-class text—a pure delight for every fan of the breed.
Customer Reviews:
best book for casual sheltie owner.......2000-03-11
This is a great book for someone who has or is going to have a companion (as opposed to show dogs). Tells you everything you need to know in an incredibly readable style, tons of color and black and white pictures of shelties, and full of useful information. There's an interesting section comparing the British and US standards for the breed (the author is British). If someone is looking for more information on Shelties this is the book to get. The only unreadable section is the part covering important North American bloodlines, which is written by someone else, and immediately bogs down in breeder-speak. The best sheltie book I've read so far.
Book Description
Celebrate the breed's achievements and use the advice given by top trainers to help your own Sheltie become a performance star! *In-depth interviews with trainers of top Shelties
*Training tips and advice for selecting a star
Customer Reviews:
More than just a "pretty" breed..........1999-12-28
This book goes far beyond the idea that Shelties are "just pretty, fluffy dogs." Joanne highlights the intelligence and workability of this delightful breed-she covers almost all areas of dog performance sports that Shelties excel in: Obedience, Agility, Herding, Flyball, Tracking, Search & Rescue, Therapy dogs (and she may be working on another book! ) and not only covers top Shelties in each of these areas, but interviews the owners/handlers/breeders for their training tips and their dogs'lineage. Great info on how to get started in each venue, great photos, and a great tribute to a hardy, versatile, smart AND beautful breed!
Customer Reviews:
Great for Breeders/Exhibitors!.......1999-06-03
This is a great reference book for breeders/exhibitors. It is loaded with info and pictures. Definately worth the money for someone serious about shelties
Great Sheltie Book.......1999-05-05
I've found this book to be very comprehensive, it has alot of good information on genetics, colour inheritance, especially the merle gene (which I've been able to do little research on outside this book) I think it's definitely worth the money.
Lots of pictures and history, but not worth the money........1996-01-24
This book by a noted author/exhibitor/judge has lots of
background information on the sheltie, updated from his
original 1974 book. If you are interested in the history
of the sheltie, or love stats, etc. you might enjoy this
book. However, if you are looking for practical information,
save your money for another book.
Book Description
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments, have done it again: they’ve produced another winner to delight the many crafters who work with gourds. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this breathtaking volume introduces every tool and every technique associated with gourd carving, offers fabulous projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving, carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Complete Book of Gourd Carving.......2007-01-11
Great how to carving book. Great photos. Not just for the beginner.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE.......2006-08-06
Having worked with gourds for quite a number of years now, I have of course collected quite a number of books on the subject. This work is certainly at the top of the list as to being useful. Most aspect of the art of carving gourds can be found in this wonderfully illustrated volume. Some of the subjects covered are fretwork, engraving, linear carving, chip carving, using gouges, relief carving, inlay techniques, deep relief or sculptural carving, supply sources and the use of high-speed grinder burrs and tips. There are hundreds of high quality color photographs. This work if of great value if for no other reason that it is a great sorce for new ideas. The text is well done and where applicable, step by step instructions are quite easy to follow. Recommend this one highly.
Adorável.......2006-07-03
Sorry, I don't write in English... I'm disease yes...
Adorei o Livro! Além de ter fotos muito ilustrativas, traz também os projetos de forma didática.
Parabens aos artistas. Este material serve de estímulo para minha família - que trabalha também com cabaças (gourds).
Thank you
Ana luiza
Excellent book!.......2005-07-29
I have been working with gourds for almost a year and have several books on gourds, but this book tops them all. This is a beautifully done book with excellent pictures and good instructions on carving gourds. What I like the most is how challenging and inspiring this book is. After looking through it once, I have so many ideas about how I can improve my designs and techniques, even though it will take me years to achieve the same level of quality. I definitely recommend this book to those who want to take their craft to the next level!
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