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BOOKS | Shepherd Related Craft and History
The lives and tales of the shepherds of mid Wales. Documenting old shepherding traditions and an insight into local Welsh history. 224 page hardback
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An autobiography of the life and trialling of Jim Cropper. 96 page hardback.
Written by the subject, Dai Jones Llanilar, past President of the ISDS, and loved throughout Wales. A laugh every page as he tells his stories and thoroughly enjoyable even for non-Welshmen. 192 pages, paperback
A 1994 reprint, with added notes, of a classic 1938 study of British sheepdogs and champions. A collector's essential. 134 pages paperback.
The escapades and winning ways of Harford and his Border Collies. 117 pages, paperback.
A new book by George Enzlin of the Netherlands. Lots of background and reference information about the varied types of dogs and their work in countries far and wide. Breed characteristics and history. This book is reviewed in the Mar/Apr issue of ISN. Hardback with some colour photos. 200 pages. 16cm x 24cm.
New reprint by WSN of a 1952 publication that added to McCulloch's previous book by reviewing genetic and hereditary issues. 24 page A4 paperback
Articles based on interviews with 20 top sheepdog handlers give a rich tapestry of techniques, tips, photographs, stories and pedigrees. Hardback. 250 pages
Through the seasons with David Kennard and his dogs on the North Devon coast. Not a 'triallists' book, but a lovely coverage of life as a shepherd in this day and age. Beautiful colour photos throughout. Hardback 180 pages.
Paperback edition of David Kennard's popular book about his life on the farm in North Devon. No colour photos in this version.
The next installment of the tales of Gail, Ernie, Mist and the rest. David Kennard's true stories of the farm and his trusty sheepdogs. Paperback.
This book follows some of the few remaining shepherds on the Cheviot Hills of Northumberland.Originally a Tyne Tees television seriesPaperback - 250 pages plus photos.Also available as a DVD ( see our DVD section )
Written in 1991 by Eric Halsall, this is a history of the ISDS, and of the development of sheepdog activity from earliest days. Paperback - 130 pages
for pleasure or profit. A good beginners guide to getting your sheep ready for competition! A new book from Sue Kendrick. Many colour and black and white photographs. Limp back 150+ pages. 14 x 21 cm.
A new book from Meurig Owen. Published in 2007 by Carreg Gwalch as part of their Welsh Crafts series. The traditional crafts of stickmaking, hedging and basketry in Wales explained. A good book to get your interest started on these country crafts. Many colour and black and white photographs. Limp back 118 pages. 15 x 21 cm
This revised edition first published 2007. Published by the Guild of Master Craftsmen and recommended by top stick makers. This tells you how to do it with plenty of practical illustrations and packed full of colour photographs. 21cm x 28cm 150 pages, limpback
Written by a founder member of the British Stickmakers' Guild, a detailed guide to the craft. 96 pages with black and white photographs and diagrams throughout. Also an 8 page colour photograph section. Limpback. 19cm x 25 cm
Another "how to make" guide from Leo Gowan.Limpback cover, 120 pages approx, 19cm x 25cm. Colour photographs throughout
