The book is thoroughly enjoyable from any collie owner's point of view, as it depicts a collie in the land of its ancestry doing its original work in modern times. Collies are a heritage breed with a proud working background that we should not forget.

Be prepared because Gael is a small English working type of collie, not a show collie to which we are accustomed in North America. At first glance I thought she was a sheltie, but in the introduction of the book Halsell refers to what he considers the fine points of a collie (p.11). You would think he means border collie from the written word, but Gael is a sweet looking, little sable and white collie, with great adventures!

I loved learning about the nature of the British countryside, with the illustrations and photos complementing the stories about Gael. As a sheep farmer, I appreciated Halsell's knowledge on this topic as well.

i love sheepdogs! this book tells a lot about the care of sheepdogs

This book is all about the history and Eric Hasall's own experiences of working sheep dogs and the shepherds and farmers who's work relies on them, there are lots of tales and stories about these clever dogs that are sad, funny, courageous, and heart warming. Eric travles all around Britain going into every county and region to find these remarkable dogs that are devoted to their masters and companions. The book also has points about buying a pup, training it, housing and feeding it and the exciting world of sheep dog trails. this book is not a pet owners guide, but one for real working sheep dog enthusiasts.