The Australian Shepherd: An Owner's Guide Toa Happy Healthy Pet

by Liz Palika

Describes the characteristics and history of the breed, and offers advice on feeding, grooming, training, and health care. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087605503X
• ISBN13: 9780876055038
• Release Date: March 1997
• Publisher: Howell Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Explains Aussie Freakish Behaviour

This book is a handy manual because it is concise, pretty cheap..and tells you almost everything that the other books do - plus, the front photo is a masterpiece - that is the weirdest looking Australian Shepherd ever! Most are black & tan (the 'Tri' color) or white/grey/black spotted (the 'merle' color) but I haven't seen many that are both! A book like this is a lifesave if you aren't very familiar with the breed. Explains their intense energy level and need for 'a job' to do..and why many people are too stupid and lazy to own an Aussie..or any dog really. But seriously, don't get an Aussie unless you can absolutely promise to go on a minimum of 3 walks a day. Book also explains their need to herd things..their desire for an orderly existence and why crows and seagulls and livestock and other disorderly animals annoy them. And why, if you can provide the energy packed environment that they need, the Aussie is a great animal to own.

A Book For All Aussie Lovers

This is a wonderful book about Australian Shepherds. It has almost anything an owner or soon to be owner could want: A short history of the breed, the ASCA and AKC standard, feeding, grooming, health & care, and more. Liz does a very good job of explaining everything like how an Aussie makes a good family pet, but it wants a job and plenty of excersize. It also has nice color photographs and a section a baisic training by Ian Dunbar. Liz's other book, "Australian Shepherds, Champions of Versitility" is also a great book. If you are looking into getting an Aussie, or already own one, this is a must read!

This is a very informative Aussie book!

This is a great book for Aussie owners or owners-to-be. It tells you everything you need to know about these beautiful dogs. If your looking for a good book on Aussie's, this is the one.

An indespensible guide to Australian Shepherd dogs.

A wonderful guide to feeding, grooming and keeping your Australian Shepherd dog healthy. This is a very informative book. It really probes deep into the responsibilities of ownership. This book is a must for any Aussie owners.