Farm Dogs

Author : Janet Vorwald Dohner
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 161212593X
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Farm Dogs written by Janet Vorwald Dohner and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gain a deeper understanding of your canine friends through these in-depth breed profiles that showcase how working dogs think. From familiar breeds like the Border Collie, Corgi, and Dachshund to the lesser-known Akbash, Puli, and Hovawart, Janet Vorwald Dohner describes 93 breeds of livestock guardian dogs, herding dogs, terriers, and traditional multipurpose farm dogs, highlighting the tasks each dog is best suited for and describing its physical characteristics and temperament. She also offers an accessible history of how humans bred dogs to become our partners in work and beyond, providing a thorough introduction to these highly intelligent, independent, and energetic breeds.

Author : Jon Katz
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0805092196
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Meet the Dogs of Bedlam Farm written by Jon Katz and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-04-26 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the dogs of Bedlam Farm that inspire the author's books.

Author : Mari C. Schuh
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780736893787
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogs on the Farm written by Mari C. Schuh and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simple text and photographs introduce dogs and their lives on the farm.

Author : Anne Vittur Kennedy
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 153620143X
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook written by Anne Vittur Kennedy and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tongue-in-cheek primer explores the pitfalls--and opportunities!--of a dog's life on the farm. Readers will love being in on the joke as Ragweed breaks all his own rules, collecting biscuits as he goes. Full color.x 9 13/16.

Author : Christine Hartnagle Renna
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1593786530
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herding Dogs written by Christine Hartnagle Renna and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In addition to introducing readers to the various breeds and strains of herding dogs in the world, Herding Dogs discusses the working styles, instinct tests, trials and training for all working farm dogs. From the basic skills of stock-dog training to the types of herding styles to the commands used to direct dogs at work, this useful handbook also advise newcomers on how to select the right puppy for a working ranch or hobby farm situation, how to train and acclimate the pup, solving common behavioral problems, feeding working dogs, basic first aid and more.

Author : Norvia Behling, Carol Davis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610603805
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Farm Dogs written by Norvia Behling, Carol Davis and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David Hancock
Publisher : Shire Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780747804291
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Old Farm Dogs written by David Hancock and published by Shire Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Farm dogs may have lacked recognition by scholars in the past but they have rarely been undervalued by those who work them. Some old breeds of farm dog have lost their working role and unfortunately died out. This book covers the dogs used by farmers in the United Kingdom, in Europe and in former colonies.

Author : Emily Rose Oachs
Publisher : Bellwether Media
ISBN 13 : 1648341241
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Working Dogs written by Emily Rose Oachs and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Saint Bernards were once used to rescue people lost in the mountains! They are one of many breeds included in the American Kennel Club’s working dog group. This book explores the working group’s history and breeds, introducing why the dogs were bred and what traits tie them together. Special features include a list of top breeds, a breed size comparison, and a champion dog profile. Four two-page profiles offer more details about some of the group’s most popular breeds. Readers will fall in love with this hard-working dog group!

Author : Joanna Foster
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780870441240
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogs Working for People written by Joanna Foster and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and brief text describe the skills of retrievers, sheep and cattle dogs, Seeing Eye dogs, greyhounds, bloodhounds, police dogs, watchdogs, huskies, and other canines that work for man.

Author : Lisa Rogak
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 1250021758
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dogs of Courage written by Lisa Rogak and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of the amazing canines who perform feats of bravery every day Dogs don't just make lovable pets. They also work at an incredible number of jobs, helping humans in countless ways. From working with search-and-rescue teams to find missing persons to helping patients recover from injuries, Lisa Rogak covers the many ways in which dogs are an essential part of our world. And she tells the surprising stories of regular dogs who have gone above and beyond to help their owners—and even each other. Dogs of Courage reveals the heartwarming and awe-inspiring stories of these hard-working dogs, from the training they receive to the ways we honor their sacrifices and reward their years of service. Affirming what every dog lover knows, this book shows how deep a dog's loyalty and friendship can go.