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Urbigkit, Cat

Brave Dogs, Gentle Dogs: How They Guard Sheep

32 pp. | Boyds | April, 2005 | Trade ISBN 1-59078-317-4 $15.95

(2) K-3 Through hundreds of years of breeding, guardian dogs have developed the essential characteristics (loyalty, independence, hardiness) they need to protect sheep. Urbigkit seamlessly weaves a multitude of information into the story. Her clear photos capably demonstrate each aspect of the pups' growth, introduction to sheep, and graduation to working dog. An appended author's note describes six of the better-known breeds.

Reviewer: Martha Walke | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2005