Sheep-Dog - Judging and Conduct of Trials and the Art of Breaking-in

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. "e;The Sheep-Dog"e; 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: "e;Definition of Points"e;, "e;Judging"e;, "e;Half-points"e;, "e;Despatch"e;, "e;Standardisation"e;, "e;Judging Command"e;, "e;Good Style"e;, "e;Defective Style"e;, "e;The Standard Classes"e;, "e;The Perfect Run"e;, "e;The Rough-haired Collie"e;, "e;The Bearded Collie"e;, "e;Judge Replying to Competitors"e;, "e;Adverse Criticism"e;, "e;Agitators"e;, 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.