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. The first comprehensive book to focus specifically on the fascinating world of working farm dogs, this highly photographic breed guide features 93 breeds of livestock guardians, herders, terriers, and other canines who have served as highly valued, working partners on the farm for generations. In-depth text highlights the history, temperament, and training that make these dogs uniquely qualified for their working roles. Janet Vorwald Dohner is the author of The Encyclopedia of Animal Predators, Farm Dogs, and Livestock Guardians. She has 35 years of experience on her small family farm and has relied on livestock guard dogs and corgis with her sheep, goats, and poultry. She writes for magazines, including Modern Farmer and Mother Earth News, and she gives presentations on livestock guardians and predator control at various conferences. Dohner is a board member of the Kangal Dog Club of America and a member of several learning communities for working dogs. Companions, Partners, Friends
It's one of the greatest stories ever told: how humans and canines teamed up, eons ago, for mutual survival. In this stunning yet practical guide, Janet Vorwald Dohner shares the history, breed standards, and traits of 93 working breeds, from the familiar Border Collie and Dachsund to the less-known Kangal Dog and Swedish Lapphund. Whether you want a multipurpose farm partner or a four-legged family companion, here is the ultimate guide to herders, terriers and earthdogs, livestock guardians, and all-purpose farm dogs. Introduction
1 A Short History of Man and Dog Together
2 Understanding the Working Farm Dog
3 Choosing the Right Dog
4 Livestock Guardian Dogs
Akbash Dog
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
Armenian Gampr
Caucasian Ovcharka
Central Asian Shepherd
Estrela Mountain Dog
Great Pyrenees
Kangal Dog
Karakachan Dog
Komondor
Kuvasz
Maremma Sheepdog
Polish Tatra Sheepdog
Pyrenean Mastiff
Sarplaninac
Slovensky Cuvac
Spanish Mastiff
Tibetan Mastiff
Tornjak
Additional LGD Breeds
5 Herding Dogs
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog
Bearded Collie
Beauceron
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Berger Picard
Border Collie
Briard
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Rough and Smooth Collies
Dutch Shepherd Dog
English Shepherd
German Shepherd Dog
Icelandic Sheepdog
Lancashire Heeler
Finnish Lapphund and Swedish Lapphund
Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
Mudi
Norwegian Buhund
Old English Sheepdog
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Puli
Pyrenean Shepherd
Samoyed
Schapendoes
Shetland Sheepdog
Additional Herding Breeds
6 Terriers and Earthdogs
Australian Terrier
Border Terrier
Cairn Terrier
Dachshund
Fox Terrier
Irish Terrier
Jack Russell, Parson Russell, and Russell Terriers
Lakeland Terrier
Miniature Schnauzer
Norfolk and Norwich Terriers
Patterdale Terrier
Rat Terrier
Additional Terrier Breeds
7 Traditional and Multipurpose Farm Dogs
Airedale Terrier
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