Read more
Zusatztext "This book is a work of art: lovingly illustrated! detailed! and well-written. Anyone who cherishes the loyalty! dedication! and value of working dogs will find it both readable and invaluable. Janet Vorwald Dohner really knows her stuff." — Jon Katz! author of The Dogs of Bedlam Farm and Talking to Animals: The Search For A Wiser Understanding of Animals "A fascinating exploration of our long relationship with working canines! from ancient times to the present. Our guide! Jan Dohner! provides practical advice on selecting the right breeds for the jobs required. This beautifully produced book will also appeal to dog fanciers who simply want to learn more about our oldest domesticated animal companions and helpmates." — Orysia Dawydiak! author of Livestock Protection Dogs Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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. Vorwort The first comprehensive book to focus specifically on the fascinating world of working farm dogs, this highly photographic breed guide features 93 breeds of livestock guardians, herders, terriers, and other canines who have served as highly valued, working partners on the farm for generations. In-depth text highlights the history, temperament, and training that make these dogs uniquely qualified for their working roles. Zusammenfassung This browsable, practical guide features compelling photographs of each breed in action, as well as breed descriptions, history, and behavioural trails. A fascinating look at the animals who became man's best friend, Farm Dogs will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about our oldest working partners. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1 A Short History of Man and Dog Together 2 Understanding the Working Farm Dog 3 Choosing the Right Dog 4 Livestock Guardian Dogs Akbash Dog Anatolian Shepherd Dog Armenian Gampr Caucasian Ovcharka Central Asian Shepherd Estrela Mountain Dog Great Pyrenees Kangal Dog Karakachan Dog Komondor Kuvasz Maremma Sheepdog Polish Tatra Sheepdog Pyrenean Mastiff Sarplaninac Slovensky Cuvac Spanish Mastiff Tibetan Mastiff Tornjak Additional LGD Breeds 5 Herding Dogs Australian Cattle Dog Australian Shepherd Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog Bearded Collie Beauceron Bergamasco Sheepdog Berger Picard Border Collie Briard Cardigan Welsh Corgi Rough and Smooth Collies Dutch Shepherd Dog English Shepherd German Shepherd Dog Icelandic Sheepdog Lancashire Heeler Finnish Lapphund and Swedish Lapphund Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog Mudi Norwegian Buhund Old English Sheepdog Pembroke Welsh Corgi Polish Lowland Sheepdog Puli Pyrenean Shepherd Samoyed Schapendoes Shetland Sheepdog Additional Herding Breeds 6 Terriers and Earthdogs Australian Terrier Border...
