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  A brand new book  and intimate look at the old time farm collie...America's English Shepherd rediscovered. Written exclusively for English Shepherd owners, and perspective owners. A comprehensive guide to help you understand this most intelligent of dogs, along with answering your questions about: Selecting, training, health care, nutrition, along with background and history of the breed.

  It is because of the intelligence of this gifted and talented dog that a special understanding of his merits is required to best appreciate the nature of this lovable shepherd. His quiet, gentle ways, his love of children, his devotion to master and mistress call for a unique indulgence in order to better comprehend all the classic qualities of this most people centered dog.

 
  What a wonder relief finding Ted Kerasote's enlightening book Merle's Door. Most of my life I have had guilt feelings about my tendency toward Anthropomorphism as it relates to my dogs. I have secretly held knowing conversations with all of my dogs for years hoping I would never be found out and perhaps institutionalized. But, now having met Ted and Merle it is all good.
  What a revealing experience reading this book. I have bred and trained dogs for over a half-century, but until now I could never justify relating to my dogs on human terms. Today it is alright thanks to this book that is not only entertaining, but delves into some most illuminating aspects of dog behavior and canine intelligence. If you to, want to feel exonerated from your clandestine and furtive liaison with your dog you can be absolved from holding secret conversation with your canine friend with the reassurances of this daring author. A terrific read for all dog lovers.