African pygmy hedgehogs are fascinating and mysterious animals. Dr. Vanderlip's new book is the most comprehensive book available on the subject. It has been thoroughly researched and tells you everything you want to know about these tiny, spiny animals, from their natural history, to their health care, to their reproduction, and much, much more. Whether you own one pet hedgehog or are raising an entire colony, this wonderful and informative book, filled with beautiful photos, is a must for anyone interested in hedgehogs!

The Collie Compendium

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Collie lovers worldwide are thrilled to know that Dr. Vanderlip, world reknown Collie breeder and Collie authority, will soon be releasing a new Collie book!

Dr. Vanderlip's first book, THE COLLIE-A VETERINARY REFERENCE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL BREEDER, was published in 1984 and rapidly sold out. It is a highly coveted and very rare collector's item today, valued at several hundred dollars.

Dr. Vanderlip's new Collie book is filled with all the information contained in  the 1984 book, plus all the updated information and research that has transpired in the 25 years since the first book was published, Dr. Vanderlip's new Collie book is comprehensive and complete, with new information, tables, charts, topics, research, and beautiful photos. This extraordinary book was well worth the wait! Anticipated release is late 2010!

Dr. Vanderlip's newly revised Dwarf Hamster Pet Care Manual is packed full of detailed information about  each of the four species of dwarf hamsters commonly kept as pets. This new book contains even more information than the original 1999 Dwarf Hamster book, which has been widely acclaimed as the most accurate and authoritative book available on dwarf hamsters. Prior to Dr. Vanderlip's 1999 Dwarf Hamster Pet Manual, there was much misinformation written about dwarf hamsters. Dr. Vanderlip's exhaustive, comprehensive research and extensive knowledge about these species set the record straight. Dr. Vanderlip discusses in detail everything pet owners want to know about dwarf hamsters, including their similarities and differences, origins, natural history, health care, housing, nutrition, and medical problems. She provides information on the genetic inheritance of the hamsters' various coat colors and patterns. Dr. Vanderlip also provides detailed information on dwarf hamster reproduction and raising dwarf hamsters. From the experienced dwarf hamster breeder to the new pet owner, everyone will learn from Dr. Vanderlip's 40 years' experience caring for several thousands of hamsters. Originally published 1999 and completely revised in 2009, this wonderful book is filled with beautiful new color photographs. Published 2009. 111 pages.

Lhasa Apsos (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

Dr. Vanderlip revised this great book filled with detailed advice on the care, training, grooming, emergency care, and special health considerations of Lhasa Apsos. Topics include the history of the breed, selecting the right puppy, and preventive health care. Complete with beautiful color photos, informative tables and charts, and instructive line art. A must for all Lhasa lovers, old and new. Published 2002. 95 pages.

Prairie Dogs are playful, intelligent rodents that are fun, but challenging, to keep as pets. Affectionate, but strong-willed and mischievous, Prairie Dogs are not for everyone. For those individuals who own or plan to own a Prairie Dog, Dr. Vanderlip's authoritative and informative book is a treasure packed with valuable, accurate, up to date information, necessary for all Prairie Dog pet owners and wildlife rehabilitation centers. Among the many topics covered are health, nutrition, housing, training, emergency care, the differences between Prairie Dog species, and a history of Prairie Dogs. The book is filled with beautiful color photographs, line art, tables, and charts. Published 2002. 95 pages.

The highly prized Scottish Terrier is one of the oldest dog breeds on earth. This book provides detailed information on where to buy a Scottish Terrier and how to feed, groom, train, and care for it. A description of the Scottish Terrier’s historical background and "terrier traits", plus detailed advice, beautiful photographs, instructive line art, informative tables and charts, make this book a very valuable resource for all Scottish Terrier owners. Published 2001. 95 pages.

Both smooth-haired and wire-haired Fox Terriers are discussed in detail in this wonderful book filled with advice on training, grooming, feeding, health care, and much more. Complete with numerous color photographs, anatomically accurate line art, and informative tables and charts. Published 2001. 95 pages.

Degus are attractive, intelligent, fascinating, colonial rodents from South America. Degus also make wonderful pets! Until Dr. Vanderlip wrote this Degu book, degus pet owners could find very little accurate information about degus. Dr. Vanderlip's research and personal experiences raising degus inspired her to write this Degu book and to share her knowledge with Degu pet owners and breeders. Dr. Vanderlip provides detailed and accurate information about Degu history, health, care, housing, feeding, handling, and breeding. The book is filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art. Animal lovers will be fascinated by, and Degus will benefit from, Dr. Vanderlip's experience and expertise.Published 2001. 95 pages.

This is an outstanding, detailed book on the care, housing, health, nutrition, breeding and raising of fancy pet mice. The book is filled with beautiful color photographs, line art, tables, charts, and valuable information. Dr. Vanderlip provides advice to keep pet mice healthy and make keeping them fun. This is an excellent book for both beginners and experienced pet owners. Published 2001. 95 pages.

Published in 1984, out of print and sold out completely shortly after publication. Sorry, no more copies are available for sale. This book is now an extremely valuable collector's item that sells for hundreds of dollars. The good news is that Dr. Vanderlip's new Collie book, The Collie Compendium, has an anticipated release date of late 2009. (See above, third book down)

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