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According to a Scottish saying, "There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and there is no good shepherd without a good dog." Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men is the story of Donald McCaig's search through rural Scotland for just the right sheepdog to bring back to his farm in West Virginia. McCaig delves into the mysterious pact between dog and man, which involves trust and deep communication. Traveling the countryside, to competitions and farms, meeting shepherds and trainers, McCaig introduces us to unforgettable animal and human characters. A must for dog lovers, and anyone interested in the relationship between animals and humans.
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When the author of Nop's Trials, one of America's best-loved dog books, searches Scotland for a Border Collie, the result is both a vivid history of an astonishing breed and an exploration of the ancient, extraordinary pact between man and dog.
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Novelist Donald McCaig is the renowned author of Nop's Trials. He and his wife run a sheep farm in the mountains of western Virginia.
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- PublisherHarperCollins Publishers
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0002156628
- ISBN 13 9780002156622
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages224
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