vi Contents. 



CHAPTER V. PAGE 



The Old English " Bob-tailed " Sheep Dog His 

 Origin Reinagle's Illustration in the " Sports- 

 man's Cabinet " - Richardson's Description 

 " Idstone " Early Classes Dr. Edwardes-Ker's 

 Opinion Description and Standard of Points ... 80 



CHAPTER VI. 



Trials with Sheep The First Meeting Chief Gather- 

 ings North of England and Wales The Queen 

 Present A Typical Trial Description of some 

 Competing Dogs Rules, Regulations, and General 

 Management 101 



CHAPTER VII. 



The Collie Clubs Their Standard of Excellence 

 Scales and Points The Scottish Collie Club In- 

 telligence of the Collie Some Anecdotes Trained 

 to Perform Sheep Worrying 121 



CHAPTER VIII. 



Management Rearing Puppies Food Bedding 

 Some Ailments and Disorders Preparing for Show 

 Conclusion 136 



ADDENDA. 



The Collie Clubs : Their Rules and Regulations ... 149 



