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Special Discounts on Sheltie Books from Alpine Publications
Click on the underlined links below to see all the great books, including Sheltie Talk, Sheltie Grooming Books, How to Raise A Puppy You Can Live With... the list is huge and ALL are discounted for through our referral program to Alpine Publications:
SHELTIE TALK – VOLUME I
Betty Jo McKinney
THIS BOOK HAS BECOME THE SHELTIE OWNERS “BIBLE
You ll learn about:
❖ Understanding and interpreting the breed Standard, correct structure and gait, personality traits.
❖ Predicting how large or small a sheltie will become.
❖ Shaping the puppy s ear carriage for that perfect tulip ear.
❖ Performance competition and the working Sheltie.
❖ What the Sheltie can do, training tips, health and genetic concerns.
❖ How to groom and care for your Sheltie throughout her life.
A DWAA Award Winner. McKinney has bred and shown Shelties for 40+ years.
softcover • illustrated • 160 pg • ISBN 978-1-57779-107-2 • list price $19.95
SPECIAL BREEDER REFERRAL PRICE – $14.95
Did you know that . . .
Shelties originally were not bred to herd sheep.
When the breed was first recognized in England, the ideal height was 12
Size & herding instinct were introduced from crosses to the Collie.
Includes the history of the breed from its beginnings to present, leading
breeders and bloodlines, an in-depth commentary on the breed Standard,
Sheltie achievements, how to look at a litter to find a top prospect, and lots
more. McGowan has bred, trained and judged Shelties, including Specialty
shows here and abroad.
Beautifully designed and illustrated with over 500 photos
288 PG • ISBN 1-889576-00-X • list price $19.95
SPECIAL BREEDER REFERRAL PRICE – $14.95
SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS AT WORK
Joanne Carriera
For those who love to DO things with their Sheltie, here s a fascinating
look at the seemingly boundless capabilities of the Shetland Sheepdog.
Covers all events, profiles of top performance dogs, their handlers, training
tips, and more. Covers all types of performance and service work.
LEARN:
✓ What to look for when buying a working Sheltie
✓ How to pick the trainer that is right for you and your dog
✓ Training tips from some of the most respected trainers
✓ Performance terminology & how to decipher titles
✓ Things you can do to start a performance puppy early
softcover • illustrated • 270 pg • ISBN 1-889576-01-8 • list price $19.95
SPECIAL BREEDER REFERRAL PRICE – $14.95
THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO
SHELTIE
GROOMING
Barb Ross
A handy, useable guide covering
every aspect of grooming for pet
or show. Over 150 illustrations
show in explicit detail how to
de-mat, brush, groom, and
correct earset. Now,
anyone can learn to groom! Learn
tips and techniques on show
grooming, products, trimming,
and improving problem areas for
the show ring, ear braces,
and more. Ross is a former
professional handler.
wire binding • 144 pgs
ISBN 0-931866-60-X • $24.95
REFERRAL PRICE $20
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