ALL ABOUT THE WORKING BORDER COLLIE. By Marjorie Quarton. The 'All About' series.

1986 1st edition. 4to (190 x 257mm). Pp152. B/w photographs and illustrations, brief bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a useful owner's guide to the working Border Collie covering all aspects of care, management and training". Marjorie Quarton is a farmer who used Border Collies on her farm and this book is therefore based on her own practical experience. The author tells of the development of the breed and describes the ideal partnership between dog and owner. ...Mrs Quarton offers advice on the choice of both a puppy and an adult dog and then goes on to describe how to care for the puppy. Practical advice is given about housing and general care, common ailments, first aid, breeding and training. When writing about training, Mrs Quarton considers the ideal temperament and then discusses training for both farm work and sheepdog trials". Chapters include:- Origins and history of the breed; The working Border Collie today; Character and appearance; Buying a working Border Collie; Care and management; Training the working Border Collie; Breeding working Border Collies; Prevention and treatment of illness; The working partnership. Appendices include:- Useful address; ISDS breeding information; Interim breed standard; Sheepdog trials.