Review by Booklist Review
Gr. 1-3. Canines that have a dog's life, both literally and metaphorically, are the focus of this engaging entry in the Farm Animals series. Text in large, bold type succinctly explains a high-interest category of dog: A working dog is not a pet. Working dogs are kept by farmers to do farmwork. It then discusses features common to all dogs and provides specifics about working dogs' care and training, their responsibilities, and their most common breeds. Dalgliesh's use of the word bitch will surely induce distracting titters, and simplifications of technical terms (like referring to nutrients as the good parts of food) oddly coexist with multisyllabic vocabulary. Still, many new readers will find the topic appealing, especially in light of the small but numerous photos of darling puppies, perky trainees, and energetic, capable professionals. --Jennifer Mattson Copyright 2005 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
These books use short descriptions and well-matched photos and diagrams to discuss the characteristics, life cycles, different breeds, and behavior of sheep and working dogs. Simple, direct prose makes the books suitable for a wide range of reading levels. Each book contains a related activity. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Farm Animals titles: Sheep and Working Dogs.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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