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Training and Trialing Books
A complete guide to sheepdog training, trialing, and handling by a noted U.K. trainer
A very popular training book for both ranchers and trial enthusiasts.
Popular collection of interviews with top trainers in the US and UK on the early training of working border collies.
A comprehensive guide to training a border collie for both trials and practical work.
A helpful guide for ranchers and novice shepherds who want to get the most out of their stockdog.
History Books
Reprint of a classic study of working border collie pedigrees and genetics, first published in 1951.
Interviews with many top trainers and handlers in the U.K. With biographical information and Border Collie pedigrees.
Reprint of the classic history of the working border collie, first published in the U.K. in 1938.
Recounts the struggle of the working Border Collie community against the American Kennel Club over the future of their breed.
Covers the history and scoring of the International Brace competition. Photos and pedigrees of each champion.
The story of Jim Cropper, his dogs, and his training methods. Great photographs and an interesting read.
Fiction and Narratives
A collection of interrelated stories and poems about working sheepdogs, family and life on the land.
Sheepdog Glory (Roy Saunders)
Reprint from the original printing in 1956 with a new preface by David Rees. A true biography of Toss, owned and trained by the author.
Narrative nonfiction story of the author's search to purchase a trained border collie in Scotland.
Children’s Books
The story of Annie and her new Border Collie puppy. Kim Lewis lives in rural Northumberland, England with her family and dogs. Beautifully illustrated.
Follow working border collie Tam from his birth in rural Scotland through the challenges he faces with different owners. First volume in the TAM series.
The story of Punk, Tam's mischievous daughter. Second volume in the TAM series.
The story of a young Border Collie who really knows how to play ball! But when she's sent to a distant farm to become a sheepdog, there's so much work to be done that Floss has little time for fun. Illustrated by the author.
Tells of the attempts to turn a frightened young border collie into a willing sheepdog.Third volume in the TAM series.
