By Betty Jo McKinney and Barbara Rieseberg

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ISBN 0-931866-17-0 2nd Ed., 1985. 8 1/2 x 11 inch softcover, 324 pgs., illustrated. $29.95 plus shipping  (AVAILABLE IN SOFTCOVER WITH BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS ONLY)

The "Bible" of Sheltiedom! This has been called the best breed book ever, of any breed. Don’t be one of the few Sheltie owners without it. Or, if you already have your own copy, give one as a gift! This beautiful book covers every important Sheltie topic from type and interpreting the Standard to color genetics, size, training those darn ears, and more. You’ll use it the day it arrives and for as long as you own a Sheltie, yet it costs less than a sack of dog food!

"...by far the best breed book I have ever used...a must for both Shetland Sheepdog breeder and pet owner..." Colorado Libraries

This book will help you to:

"I wanted to take the time and write you a short letter thanking you for your wonderful book, Sheltie Talk. . . . I turned to the internet to find a better book. Sheltie Talk was mentioned more often and more highly praised than any other book, not matter what Sheltie website I visited. Even my Sheltie's breeder told me that yours was the only book I'd ever need. . . . As for the book itself, it is fantastic. There is more useful information in your book than in all my other books put together. Someone wrote a review of Sheltie Talk on the internet and said, 'Every Sheltie sold in this country should come with this book.' I could not agree more. - J. Kenyon

Contents

1. Toonie Dog to Champion - a history
2. The Essence of Sheltie Character
3. Understanding the Standard
4. The Standard and Type
5. See the Dog Trot
6. The Question of Size
7. Those Darn Ears
8. For Beauty's Sake - grooming
9. Keeping Fit - feeding and conditioning
10. To Have and To Hold - facilities and safety
11. Sheltie Medicare
12. The Challenge of Breeding
13. Introduction to Genetics
14. Culprits in the Genes
15. Color Inheritance
16. Practical Breeding
17. The Brood Bitch
18. The Stud Dog
19. The Mating Game
20. Waiting and Watching
21. The Maternity Ward
22. The Nursery
23. Growing Pains
24. Pick of the Litter - puppy evaluation
25. Creative Marketing
26. The Civilized Sheltie - basic training
27. Off to the Shows
28. The Art of Showing
29. The Educated Sheltie - obedience
30. The Career Dog - herding, tracking, etc.

About the Author

B. J. McKinney began breeding Shelties under the Kinni prefix over thirty years ago, and has produced several champions and numerous obedience prospects. A publisher by profession, and author of two books, she continues to be involved in Shelties as much as possible and is committed to the education of new fanciers.

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