Farm Dogs: A Comprehensive Breed Guide to 93 Guardians, Herders, Terriers, and Other Canine Working Partners - Softcover
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Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.
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Janet Vorwald Dohner is the author of The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators, Farm Dogs, and Livestock Guardians. She has 35 years of experience on her small family farm and has relied on livestock guard dogs and corgis with her sheep, goats, and poultry. She writes for magazines, including Modern Farmer and Mother Earth News, and she gives presentations on livestock guardians and predator control at various conferences. Dohner is a board member of the Kangal Dog Club of America and a member of several learning communities for working dogs.
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Companions, Partners, Friends
It's one of the greatest stories ever told: how humans and canines teamed up, eons ago, for mutual survival. In this stunning yet practical guide, Janet Vorwald Dohner shares the history, breed standards, and traits of 93 working breeds, from the familiar Border Collie and Dachsund to the less-known Kangal Dog and Swedish Lapphund. Whether you want a multipurpose farm partner or a four-legged family companion, here is the ultimate guide to herders, terriers and earthdogs, livestock guardians, and all-purpose farm dogs.
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