David Kennard farms in a beautiful location on the rugged North Devon coast, where his dogs are essential to his work. His books and films were originally a diversification project, but have become classics in their own right.

BOOKS & VIDEOS/DVDs:

The Year of the Working Sheepdog
Video and DVD: Published 2000. 65 minutes
This video has rightly become a best seller. It covers a year in the life of five of David's sheepdogs, Greg, Swift, Gail, Fern and Ernie on David's Devon farm. Sheep and Dog work mix with the beauty of the coastal location to make this a 'must have' video.

You can buy this DVD now from the ISDS Shop.

Shepherd's Watch
Published 2004. 184pp, many photos.
More of the same magic from David, who draws on his experiences to paint an honest and affectionate (and often amusing) picture of life on a working sheep farm.

You can buy this book now from the ISDS Shop.

The Dogs of Windcutter Down
Published 2005. Many photos.
David continues to draw on his experiences as a sheep farmer and dog handler. Set against the background of the foot and mouth outbreak, this book once again will delight both country and town folk alike.

You can buy this book now from the ISDS Shop.

Mist the Movie
DVD. Published 2007.
Although essentially a children's programme featuring David's working dogs and the sheep, ducks and other animals on his farm, this beautifully filmed movie has great appeal for all ages. It also brings to the attention of the general public many of the situations where the work of the sheepdog is vital to good sheep husbandry. Most of all, though, it is great fun.

You can buy this DVD now from the ISDS Shop.

Mist, Sheepdog Tales
DVDs. Published from 2008.
Three series each of thirteen 10 minute programmes featuring the same characters as Mist the Movie. Again,although the main target audience is children, these programmes appeal to all ages. They are regularly shown on Saturday and Sunday mornings on Channel Five's 'Milkshake'. Series 1 and Series 2 are already available on DVD, with Series 3 hopefully to follow soon and can be bought from the Mist the Movie website.

Return to Author index