SHEPHERDS AND THEIR DOGS. By John Bezzant.

2011 1st edition. 8vo. Pp192. B/w photographs and illustrations, brief bibliography. Black boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is and interesting and readable account of the working relationship between shepherd and sheepdog. Chapters include; the partnership; the nature of the shepherd; the nature of the shepherd's dog; the shepherd and his sheep; the shepherd and sheepdog at war; famous sheepdogs; breeds of sheepdog; the shepherd's winter; strange tales; drovers and their dogs; sheepdogs in church; sheepdog stealers and their dogs; the early days of shepherding in Australia; shepherding in other parts of the world; shepherd arts, pastimes, implements and folklore.