Beardie Basics and Beyond: The Complete Guide to Bearded Collies

This is the first book published in the United States to focus solely on the lively and personable Bearded Collie. Written by two of the early importers and Beardie breeders, Beardie Basics and Beyond covers all of the aspects that owners and breeders alike will find useful for many years to come. For those who enjoy the Beardie as a companion, there is basic training, grooming and health care, as well as some history and a note on their charming personality. For herding aficionados, an entire chapter is devoted to locating and training your Beardie to be a working dog.In-depth coverage of conformation, breeding, genetics, coat color inheritance, whelping and care of the puppies will appeal to those who are either already raising Beardies or those who are considering it. The authors have included an informative chapter on the early and influential kennels in the U.S., Canada and England, as well as two interesting aspects of judging the Beardie; the outline and the side gait. The text is complimented with many excellent photographs of Beardies at rest, in the ring, at play or work. A must have for anyone who has fallen in love with the charismatic Beardie!