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Early Origins of the Breed |
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Breed Clubs and Registries |
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Amazing Aussies and Canine Careers |
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Canine Careers: Service Dogs |
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The Standard of Excellence |
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Size, Proportion, Substance |
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The View Going and Coming |
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How to Find the Right Breeder |
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The First Night Away from Mother |
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Socialization and Training |
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Finding the Right Puppy Class |
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Responsibilities of Owning An Aussie |
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Urban and Suburban Aussies |
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The Aussie and Your Newborn Baby |
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Aussies and the Kindergarten-Age Child |
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School-Age Children and Dogs |
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Aussies for Pre-Adolescents and Adolescents |
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The Australian Shepherd Coat |
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How To Find the Right Diet |
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The Importance of Good Nutrition |
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Vaccinations and Infectious Diseases |
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Viral and Bacterial Diseases |
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Treating Stomach Upsets and Diarrhea |
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Protozoal Intestinal Infections |
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Worms (Internal Parasites) |
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Traveling With Your Aussie |
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Other Essential Items for Travel |
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Practical Training for Your Aussie |
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Correcting Problem Behaviors |
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Fun Activities For You and Your Aussie |
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Introduction to Livestock |
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Selecting Livestock for Training |
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How to Condition Your Dog |
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Summer Exercise for Your Aussie |
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Winter Exercise for Your Aussie |
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How Championships Are Attained |
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The Art of Winning and Losing |
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Genetics of the Australian Shepherd |
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Fundamental Principles of Genetics |
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Using Genetics in a Breeding Program |
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Eliminating Heritable Defects |
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Some Traits of Known or Probable Inheritance |
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What You Should Know Before You Breed Aussies |
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Fundamental Genetics, Aussie Color Breeding, and White |
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Breeding For the Wrong Reasons |
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Developing a Bloodline of Distinction |
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False Pregnancy (Pseudo-Pregnancy) |
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Vaginal Smears to Determine When to Breed |
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Diseases of the Reproductive Tract |
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Examination of the Litter |
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Tail Docking and Dewclaws |
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Raising Orphan and Foster Puppies |
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Bowel Movements and Urine |
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Puppy Septicemia and Peritonitis |
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Recommended Vaccination and Worming Schedules |
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Handling During the First Twenty-One Days |
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Selecting the Perfect Puppy |
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All About Miniature Australian Shepherds |
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Benefits of the Miniature Australian Shepherd |
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Breeding and Judging Miniature Australian Shepherds |
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Health Issues and Genetic Disorders Concerning Miniature Aussies |
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Finding the Perfect Miniature Australian Shepherd |
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| Appendix A: Sources of Information |
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| Appendix B: Titles Your Dog Can Earn |
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| Bibliography |
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361 | (1) |
| Index |
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| About the Author |
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