The Australian Shepherd: Champion of Versatility
The Australian Shepherd has a devoted following. Highly desired for its versatility, the Aussie is an intelligent, athletic, and very people-oriented herding dog. In this second edition of the popular and respected The Australian Shepherd, Aussie expert Liz Palika has updated the material to reflect the breed’s booming popularity, including the dramatic increase in performance records. She explains in clear, accessible language how readers can determine if an Aussie is the right dog for them and, if so, how to choose an appropriate puppy. Featuring 65 black-and-white photos and line drawings that beautifully illustrate the breed, this guide is a must-have for both potential Aussie owners and longtime breed enthusiasts.
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Book details
- Author
- Liz Palika
- Imprint
- Howell Book House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 224
- Formats
- Hardcover
- Subjects
- Pets › Dogs › Breeds
- Topics
- dog breeds · dog care · dog training · dog behavior · herding dogs · dog grooming · dog health
- ISBN-13
- 9780764541629
About the author
LIZ PALIKA is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Certified Animal Behavior Consultant who has taught dogs and their owners for more than 25 years and written more than fifty books. Her recent books include The Howell Book of Dogs, Puppy Love and Your Happy Healthy Pet.
Palika has received two Maxwell Awards from the Dog Writers' Association of America and the Dog Writers Association Distinguished Service Award in 2005. Her work has appeared in Newsweek, Dog World, Dog Fancy and the AKC Gazette.
When she’s not writing, Palika runs Kindred Spirits Dog Training in California and serves as founder of Love on a Leash, a nationwide therapy pet certification organization. The majority of her books are nonfiction works about dogs and other pets.
Liz lives in California.