Pastoral General

Author - David Hancock - Publisher - The Crowood Press Ltd

Dogs of the Shepherds is a book for all those who admire the most valuable of all the working dogs, the pastoral breeds: sheepdogs, cattle dogs and flock protection dogs, the indispensable farmer's servants and companion dogs for thousands of proud dog-owners across the globe.

Painstakingly researched and packed with information, this book is not a manual covering training, grooming, nutrition and dog care; it is very much a reflective review of the pastoral dogs' contribution to the working and companion dog scene. It is a searching examination of their past, their performance and their prospects in an increasingly urban society.

Author - David Hancock - Publisher - Crowood

A comprehensive review of the pastoral breeds - the farmers' dogs that down the centuries have herded and guarded livestock the world over.

Lavishly illustrated with 400 colour and black & white photographs, many published for the first time.

Author - David Kennard - Publisher - Headline

Part diary, part homage to the countryside and the canine family that is so much a part of his life, David Kennard's book is designed to touch the hearts and minds of city and country dwellers alike.

352 pages of fascinating reading in paperback.

COLLIE NEW - Author - Collie Cl of USA - Publisher - Howell

COLLIES - Author - Osborne - Publisher - Foyles

DOGS LIFE IN THE DALES - Author - Cropper - Publisher - Bantam

DOGS LIFE IN THE DALES - Author - Cropper - Publisher - Tiptree

Authors - Lesley Tahtakilic & Margaret Mellor - Published by the authors

This 144 page, illustrated account of the iconic national dog of Turkey, the Kangal Dog, includes information about the breed's likely origins, social history, role as a working and companion dog, physical and temperament characteristics, and endangered status.

Researched in the villages of Sivas province, with international contributors and comprehensive references it is essential reading for all with an interst in these superb dogs.

GUIDE TO SHEEPDOG TRIALS - Author - Collins - Publisher - Farming Press

NATIONAL SHEEPDOG CHAMPIONS - Author - Carpenter - Publisher - Farming Press

ONE MAN HIS DOG AND HIS TRIALS - Author - Quarton - Publisher - Farming Press