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The Complete Polish Lowland Sheepdog

by Terrie Cousins-Brown

118 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); illustrated; catalogue #04-2333; ISBN 1-4120-4525-8; US$35.00, C$39.85, EUR28.50, £20.00

The Polish Lowland Sheepdog, is one of Poland's most popular native breeds. This book gives a rich account of the history, character and care of this stubbornly charming, shaggy sheepdog.

The Complete Polish Lowland Sheepdog has been written with breeders, exhibitors and dedicated PON enthusiasts in mind, but also has much general advice for pet owners. The Complete Polish Lowland Sheepdog presents an in-depth analysis of the breed and is well documented with photographs and illustrations. It is meant stimulate informed discussion and debate and to help to keep the breed true to its original form and function.

This book examines in detail the development of the breed in Poland from the earliest days to the present. Contents include: The History of the Breed - the development of flock protectors and herders in Eastern Europe and the place in Polish society and agriculture of medium-sized, shaggy herding dogs; Early Pioneers - a historical review of the early pre- and post-War kennels and the breed's development, recognition and revival throughout Europe; The Breed Standard - a discussion of the FCI, AKC and UK breed standards and how to interpret them; Judging the Polish Lowland Sheepdog - what to look for, how to assess them, how to appreciate and understand the breed and herding breeds. Breeding and Choosing Your Puppy - selecting the sire, qualities to breed for, what to look for when choosing a puppy both in terms of conformation and temperament; Living with PONs - what is the breed really like? their temperament, habits, behaviour patterns, how to train them, what to expect from them; Caring for Your PON - feeding and nutrition, exercise, the ageing PON; Grooming and coat care; PONs of influence - dogs which have had the greatest influence on the breed, top sires and dams of Polish champions; Looking to the Future - current areas of breed research, likely worldwide debates, potential threats to the breed.

About the Author

Terrie Cousins-Brown was born in to a family that showed and bred Old English Sheepdogs under the Dorianblue kennel name and first came across the Polish Lowland Sheepdog on its arrival to the UK in 1985. She campaigned Fant z Kordegardy in Megsflocks of Dorianblue, a male from the first litter born in the UK.

Twenty years on, and with only a handful of litters bred, she now has champion PONs in Europe, North America, South Africa and the UK. The kennel name 'Dorianblue' is known worldwide and many of her PONs have appeared in international magazines and publications. Terrie judges the breed both in the UK and overseas and is often asked to send information or to present or help organize breed seminar and events.

In 2004, the kennel name, 'Dobrany', was registered. This was to represent an influx of a new generation of Polish bloodlines and in homage to Ch. Int. Ch Antrosu Dobrany from Dorianblue, who retired from the show ring in the same year at the age of ten. Her dogs now compete under the kennel name Dobrany or Dobrany Dorianblue.