To anyone who has ever loved a collie, whether by owning one of the magnificent dogs, or by watching the most famous one on television – Lassie – this book will appeal to you. This is not the standard breed book that has been produced in great number. It does not tell you how to raise and train a collie, but rather, it shows examples of why we love the collie. The Romance of the Collie is a nonfiction work on exploits and accomplishments of the collie, a breed with a reputation of loyalty that surpasses many other breeds.
 

Included in the book are stories of undying loyalty, of fame and fortune in movies and television for one special collie, the history of the collie, a look at Albert Payson Terhune and the famous collies that lived at Sunnybank, collies in the White House, military service, in literature and art, and a look at collies in the world of children’s toys. Interspersed throughout the book will be vintage advertisements, postcards, and photos, all featuring the glorious collie.
The foreword is by famed Lassie owner and trainer, Bob Weatherwax, the greatest collie trainer of all time. He’ll be giving his thoughts on the collie breed.
Cover art will be by Karen St. Jean, who will grace the cover with one of her beautiful paintings of the collie.
The Romance of the Collie is scheduled to be published in 2007.

Chapters include:

The History of the Collie
For the Love of a Puppy
Sunnybank: An Enchanted Place
The Sunnybank Collies
Shep: The Story of a Faithful Dog
Bobbie: A Real Come-Home Collie
Lassie: The Most Famous Dog in History
Collies in the White House
You’re in the Army Now
Collies in Literature
The Artful Collie
Collies in a Child’s World

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