1990, hardcover edition, special reinforced binding, TFH Publications, Neptune City, NJ. 187 pages, wonderful full-color photos, drawings, diagrams throughout. The author has been actively involved in showing dogs for a quarter century. In 1979, she began her own breeding program and showing career, specializing in the Australian Cattle Dog. Those looking for an intelligent, tough, courageous dog, very friendly and loving around family, have found the perfect beast in this animal. The author knows Cattle Dogs and describes the history of the breed, grooming, selecting the right dog, introducing your pooch to the family, feeding requirements, housebreaking and training, behavior modification, and an excellent discussion of dog and the law.