Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men: Searching Through Scotland for a Border Collie

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.

Author: Donald McCaig
Publisher: Lyons Press
Published: 07/01/2007
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.91h x 6.04w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781599210599
ISBN10: 1599210592
BISAC Categories:
- Pets | Dogs | Breeds
- Travel | Essays & Travelogues
- Travel | Europe | Great Britain

About the Author
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.