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Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M. is a veterinarian whose practice focuses exclusively on...

Dr. Vanderlip has written more than 20 books about pet care and animal health.

Dr. Vanderlip has raised Collies for more than 30 years—please visit her Rainshade Collies website.

What's New?

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New book release April 2009!

Dr. Vanderlip's newest Shih Tzu book is now available!It is the first in Barron's exciting new "Breed Bible series"!

New book release March 2009!

Dr. Vanderlip's newly revised Dwarf Hamster Pet Manual is now available! New photographs and cover photo by Jacquelynn Vanderlip! Browse and order here.

New book in progress for 2010 release!

Dr. Vanderlip is writing a book about a very exciting, exotic, and unusual pet! Check back to find out more about this mystery mammal!

Prairie Dog book to be newly released again soon, directly from Dr. Vanderlip. Contact Dr. Vanderlip directly to order or check back soon for details!

Dr. Vanderlip has authored several scientific publications. She is co-author of a chapter in the new book: GENOMICS OF DISEASE in which groundbreaking research reveals new information about the merle gene!

Clark, L.A., Wahl, J.M., Rees, C.A., Strain, G.M., Cargill, E.J., Vanderlip, S.L., Murphy, K.E. (2008) Canine SINEs and Their Effects on Phenotypes of the Domestic Dog, Genomics of Disease, Springer, NY, 79-88.

 

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LATEST BOOKS BY DR. VANDERLIP
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The Collie Compendium, Dr. Vanderlip's newest Collie book, is nearing completion. Thanks for your patience and emails! Anticipated release date in late 2010.

COLLIE ART

A beautiful collie giclee is available here. This painting is of two Rainshade Collies owned by the artist and entitled "Rainshade, Forever Friends ". The original was a gift from the artist and hangs in the entry to Dr. Vanderlip's home.

Featured Story

Great News about two wonderful Great Danes!

Beautiful UKC CH SunStrike Marilee We Go CGC, ATDA  (“Disa” to her friends) gave birth to 5 gorgeous puppies on May 30, 2009. The puppies are sired by the very handsome and highly admired CH. SunStrike Romeo. The puppies were conceived using chilled semen collected and shipped by Dr. Vanderlip.

Disa and her puppies
Congratulations to Disa’s owner, Kelly Martin, and to Romeo’s owners: David and Kristin Noe, Jill Swedlow, and Pat McGoldrick! More information about Romeo and his puppies, present and future, can be obtained at www.sunstrike-great-danes.com

 

Inquiries for reproductive services may be directed to Dr. Vanderlip at drvanderlip@sharonvanderlip.com

See more breeding success stories by clicking on this link!.

 

The Collie: A Veterinary Reference for the Professional Breeeder Collie Compendium

by Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M. Published in 1984, this widely acclaimed book is considered to be the most complete, accurate, and authoritative book about Collie health, genetics, and coat color inheritance.

Dr. Vanderlip is completing a new book about Collies, with much more information and details about the Collie breed and its health and color genetics. Sign up to be notified when Dr. Vanderlip's newest Collie book is available!

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About Dr. Vanderlip's Books

Check out Dr. Vanderlip's author interview at Bookthink.com where she candidly discusses books she has written, including her Collie books, her veterinary experiences, and her Rainshade Collies!

 

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STILL IN PROGRESS!

Anticipated release 2010

 

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NEW RELEASE

April 2009!

Dr. Vanderlip's newest Shih Tzu book

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Published by Barron's Educational Series

 

 

NEW RELEASE!

April 2009!

Dr.Vanderlip's newly revised

Dwarf Hamster

Pet Manual

Published by Barron's Educational Series

Dr. Vanderlips' Latest Books
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Mice Book
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Dwarf Hamster Book
Fox Terrier Book
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Scottish Terrier Book
Degu Book

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The Collie: A Veterinary Reference for the Professional Breeeder

by Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M. (published in 1984, out of print and a valuable, rare collector's item that sells for hundreds of dollars today)

Email Dr. Vanderlip to inquire about her next Collie book.

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Hundezucht: Therapie Genetik Fur Tierarzte Und Zuchter Am Beispiel Collie by Sharon Vanderlip, D.V.M. (published in 1985, out of print, another rare collector's item).


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