The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium
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AlbakiReads Editorial A visual study guide to Australian Shepherd conformation and function
A visual study guide to Australian Shepherd conformation and function
Organized as an illustrated workbook, this compendium examines the Australian Shepherd breed standard alongside the breed’s history and working-herding background. It connects physical structure, proportions, gait, movement, and character to the practical demands described for a versatile herding and guardian dog. Chapters address individual portions of the standard, using text and selected images to clarify the traits under discussion; each section is followed by a quiz intended to reinforce observation and consideration. The book also outlines how the standard is interpreted and gives sustained attention to the relationship between correct breed type and functional movement.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Australian Shepherd owners seeking a deeper understanding of breed conformation
- Dog-show judges and aspiring judges studying the Australian Shepherd standard
- Herding-breed enthusiasts interested in structure, gait, and working function
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Australian Shepherd breed standardCanine conformationGait and movementHerding-dog functionBreed history
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Book Overview The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium, An Illustrated Workbook for judges and non-judges alike by the award-winning author, of All A...
The Australian Shepherd Judging Compendium, An Illustrated Workbook for judges and non-judges alike by the award-winning author, of All About Aussies: The Australian Shepherd From A to Z. "The Australian Shepherd, Judging Compendium" by Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor is an illustrated workbook that reviews not only the breed standard and how it is interpreted but illustrates the breed standard with text and carefully selected pictures that help the reader see the importance of each trait as it is discussed. The Compendium begins with a review of breed history as a herding breed to modern day usage. This workbook also provides the reader with good insight and understanding of why structure and gait are important to its function. Each chapter explains a section of the breed standard followed by a quiz that is used to make the reader think.The text is easy to read and carefully written with a good analysis of unique traits that are described in the breed standard. The illustrations of each trait give the reader good insight into why the breed standard requires certain body proportions and what is considered correct breed type, movement and character. The Compendium makes clear that herding sheep, cattle and other animals requires strong herding and guardian instincts coupled with versatile skills which are required of a dog that must be easy to train. All of these traits are carefully described.I would recommend this judging compendium to anyone who is seriously interested in a better understanding of the Australian Shepherd breed. - Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, a highly respected AKC Judge, author, lecturer and world-renowned canine expert.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 120 | Language: English | Publisher: LIGHTNING SOURCE INC | ISBN: 0989880001
FormatPaperback
Pages120
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0989880001
EAN9780989880008
PublisherLIGHTNING SOURCE INC
Publication Date2019-01-24
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.89 Pounds
Length11.0 Inches
Width8.5 Inches
Height0.31 Inches
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