Summary: A dog's purpose can extend beyond a companionship role as man's best friend to a functional one that comes with great purpose and responsibility. This fascinating documentary series explores the history, training and duties of working dogs and the integral role they serve to assist mankind. This series follows the dogs through 7 episodes: 1. Wolves become dogs; 2. Dogs move into the stage and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Family DVDs, Call number: DVD FAMILY DOGMiller, Marie-Therese.
Summary: Hunting and herding dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Some have a natural ability to do their work but training with humans is also important.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chelsea Clubhouse 2007
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "An introduction to German shepherds and other herding dogs, presented in a highly illustrated, question-and-answer format. Features include fun facts, glossary, resource list, index, and scientific classification list"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.737 GERMullarkey, Lisa
Summary: Silo loves to work on the farm. He is proud of his herding abilities! But sometimes Silo can be a bit bossy. Luckily, his farmyard friends know just what to do! - Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Calico Kid, and imprint of Magic Wagon 2020
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE MULGlaser, Rebecca Stromstad.
Summary: "Simple text and photographs present an introduction to the border collie breed, its growth from puppy to adult, and pet care information"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2006
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J636.7 GLAHajeski, Nancy J.
Summary: "This book is a comprehensive and visual reference to over 500 breeds of dogs. There are illustrations, charts, tables and icons that make it the ideal reference for dog lovers. The book provides thoroughly researched canines from around the world and includes ancient breeds and modern breeds. It is organized into various categories making it easy to read and comprehend."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Garcia, Merriam
Summary: "This encyclopedia highlights 150 different dogs. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult dogs and puppies, readers learn about the history, appearance, and behavior of various breeds." -- Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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2 available in Juvenile, Call number: 597.77 GARCall number: J597.77 GAR
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Animal Ency GarciaWilcox, Charlotte.
Summary: An introduction to this gentle, intelligent breed of herding dogs, covering its history, development, habits, and required care.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone High/Low Books 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 636.7374 WILKrämer, Eva-Maria.
Summary: "Discusses the appearance, origin, and temperament of more than two hundred dog breeds categorized into groups according to the tasks they were originally bred for, including herding dogs, hunting dogs, sled dogs, lap dogs, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Enslow Publishers 2014