CONTENTS 
PAGE 
CHAPTER I. 
The Origin, Early History and Geneology of the Shepherd 17 
CHAPTER II. 
Early History of the Breed and Its Introduction to America 24 
CHAPTER III. 
The Standard and Description of the Points..^.. 31 
CHAPTER IV. 
A Comparison of the American Bred Dogs and the 
Standard . 44 
CHAPTER V. 
Breeding and Rearing. 
50 
CHAPTER VI. 
Rearing of Puppies. 59 
CHAPTER VII. 
Training and Care. 66 
CHAPTER VIII. 
Notes on the Care of the Shepherd 
79 
