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Everything readers need to know about behavior, facilities, first aid, breeding, birthing, fleece harvesting, and marketing. ... Read more

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A "must have" read for anyone interested in learing about llamas.
I have been raising and selling llamas for over 10 years, and I always recommend this book to anyone that has questions about raising llamas or buys their first llamas from me.Before I bought my first llamas I bought this book.It tells you all the basic information about these wonderful animals in a way that anyone can understand.Even after all these years of raising llamas, I still use this book.

Very Informative.
I was looking for a book about alpacas.This is a great book to give you an idea of what these animals are all about.I love that they talk about what to do with their feces...lol.

Llama farming is not a business I would reccomend but...
...this book gives a very good background on the animal, it's uses and how to do it. I bought it for basic info...our llamas are pets...they eat and give me fertilizer. Oh, and they amuse the goats and horse.

great book
This book is the best guide for beginning llama owners.I have learned more from the book than from other owners and books.This is a great gift for llama lovers and highly recommended for those interested in the llama business.

Great resource for prospectful owners
Lots of good information, well presented, easy to read. Somewhat outdated maybe, but the overall bottom line is the same and well presented. I will recommend this book to others, along with other books in the series by same author. ... Read more

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A hands-on guide to training and managing llamas and alpacas.This approach is designed to get the job done and preserve and enhance a positive relationship with your llama or alpaca.Chapters include:How to Think like a Llama or Alpaca.Behavioral Signals, Catching and Haltering Made Easy, The Tellington Touch for Llamas and Alpacas, Starting Babies and Weanlings, Herd Management Chores, Fixing Behavioral Problems, Wool and How to Deal with it, Obstacles and Pack Training.

This it the biggest, most complete book on training your llama or alpaca available. ... Read more

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Communications made better!
Faced with the wonderful intelligence and near-human reasoning of llamas, a new, or even experienced owner can become quickly overwhelmed, anxious, or indecisive. As with other creatures who share our world, llamas can sense the indecision, and will rapidly take full advantage! In this wonderful, down to earth book, techniques are taught to better understand the llama's viewpoint on basic things such as toenail trimming, shots, haltering, shearing, as well as the steps in broadening your experiences with the llama by taking them places, and doing things that might otherwise not be in your realm, and then having FUN doing them!! I've used the techniques outlined here for several years, and can truthfully say they work, with the added benefit of a much easier working relationship with all animals I encounter. A gem to add to your library!

Excellent book for anyone handling livestock.
This book is full of applied techniques from Linda Tellington Jones, an expert animal trainer.Marty has taken Linda's methods and applied them to llamas.It is a kind and gentle method of training.Marty knows of what she speaks, she has been traveling the world working with llamas.An important book to have if you own animals.The techniques can be applied to any species. ... Read more

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hmmm......confusing to children
this book was pretty helpful on the basics, but it was hard to understand the more involved parts, because im 11, and new to this ... Read more

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An 88 page perfect bound revised and expanded text for the novice llama owner as well as some tips and hints for those more experienced.New chapters include information on breeding and birthing as well as trouble shooting while on the trail. ... Read more

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Novice Llama Enthusiast
I didn't know much about llamas - just that they were cute and I liked them.I appreciated the information in this book, it has helped when I have visited llama farms and worked with these marvelous animals.

Do not buy this book
What a horrible book, I thought for the price it would be much much better.Do not waste your money.If you are looking for a good book about Llama's try "A Guide to RaisingLlamas".

Concise and informative from beginning to end
Making the Most of Your Llama does just that - advice on how to get started, how to keep them healthy, how to train on the trail and how to use the by products of the llama - babies, manure and wool!I have the firstedition - this one is greatly improved and expanded. ... Read more

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a good place to start llama packing
Although I would like to see a new, updated edition, this is still a great book on llama packing.It is concise and easy to read.It even comes with some good recipes.

A well written guide to packing with llamas.
I've read every book on llama packing that I could get my hands on.This one gets my nod.It is more concise and well-written than other texts on the subject, and deals with the details of food, equipment, and pannier organization quite well.The pack-trip checklist at the end of the book is well conceived.This book is probably the most up-to-date of the books on the subject, but it does have one bit of outdated information: it states that llamas can begin to carry packs at the age of two, when in fact the new consensus is that they should not begin to carry significant weight until at least the age of three-and-a-half. ... Read more

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Why own llamas? For love: with an innate dignity andserene yet inquisitive approach to life, llamas are a joy to bearound. Their grace, beauty, and high intelligence are delightful.For money: Llama breeding, commercial llama packing, and a variety ofother llama-related activities can be profitable. Breeding alpacas,diminutive relatives of the llama, is an exciting new field.This book draws on the expertise of 75 llama and alpaca breeders tobring you a comprehensive, detailed look at what's happening now inNorth America. Over 35 photographs add their charm.(Publisher's note: llama prices are down since the book cameout... perhaps the book should be called Llamas for Love and MaybeMoney! But most of the information is still pertinent.) ... Read more

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llamas for income
This book goes more into the operation of an income producing llama farm than other books I've read on the subject. It covers not just daily care, but how to actually DO things with the animals to offset their care cost. Some of the data is a bit outdated, such as cost for good animals, but the underlying premises still hold true. If you've ever wondered "Why a llama?", here's where you can learn more. ... Read more

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Describes an odd assortment of creatures such as myna birds, boa constrictors, ferrets, and llamas, that make fascinating pets. ... Read more

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Presents photographs of llamas with their owners and discusses the gentle animal's history, behavior, growth, and raising as a pet. ... Read more

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Photographs and simple text introduce the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the llama. ... Read more

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A middle-aged couple of escaped New Yorkers become shepherds in the rural outpost of West Marin, California, and learn much about life—and about death—from the experience. The Dogtown Chronicles is a memoir, a love story, and true animal tales featuring two Scottish Highland steer, Jacob sheep, San Clemente Island goats, llamas, a horse, and a dog; with cameo appearances by other dogs, cats, chickens, and assorted wild life. ... Read more

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A great book for animal lovers and those unfamiliar with animal husbandry
Interesting and funny look at of a couple, only slightly versed in animal husbandry, and their hilarious interactions with a wide variety of domestic and wild animals.

Dogtown Chronicles is a beautifully written book
This bookThe Dogtown Chronicles, Our Life and Times with Sheep, Goats, Llamas, and Other Creatures about a couple's 20-year experience raising sheep, goats, llamas, and other creatures near the Pt. Reyes National Sea Shore is both funny and touching. There is a kid who rides on a llama's back, a buck who breeds with sheep as well as goats, a horse whose companion is a goose, among many others. As you might expect over 20 years, many of these animals die, and this book is as honest in treating the subject of their deaths as it is in portraying the author's growing love for them, for her inventive husband, and for the natural world.

If you love animals, you'll love this bok
This issweet, touching and funny with moments of heartbreaking sadness. If you've ever loved an animal, or grown to love one who didn't love you back, you will relate. These two zany, brainy New Yorkers went way beyond the dogs and cats they once knew to take on creatures with hooves, horns and less-than-loving temperaments. Their experiences with their flock and with each other, made for great reading. I loved the photos and quirky drawings. ... Read more

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A study of the pure-bred Spanish or Andalusian horse, incorporating a short history of the breed. The text traces the important part which this breed has played in the evolution of other breeds such as the Lippizaner and thoroughbred. ... Read more

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What the Spanish Horse is supposed to be!
This is a fantastic book full of good explanations and example photos all about the Spanish Horse, Pura Raza Espanola, or the "Andalusian" as we know them in the USA.Great for pointing out the distinct characteristics of this regal breed, what makes a great Andalusian.Also points out where some modern breeders have gone wrong in encouraging characteristics that are NOT representative of the breed.I got this book as reference for sculpture to make sure I do my best to capture this breed correctly, and it has been very valuable!

tis is the spanish horse
Before I purchase the book, i like to know more about it. 1.- I need it to be in spanish. 2.- will this book teach me how to care and maintain PURA RAZA ESPANOLA HORSES.? ... Read more

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"Offers vivid perspectives on creatures familiar...and less so....Graphic illustrations and detailed text tell readers everything they always wanted to know...."--Publishers Weekly. "Very appealing...text, which serves as a bridge between a basic animal book and a biology textbook, will attract some young readers."--Booklist. "Anatomy of 31 animals....Clear, colorful cross-section diagrams with explanatory labels, along with brief text that provides scientific classification and other facts, reveal nature's complex machinery....A welcome addition for reports as well as for browsing."--School Library Journal.
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Animals on the Inside
This is a good tool to use in teaching grade school ages the internals of animals. The pictures are excellent but not gory. This purchase completely fills the bill I intended it for.

Awesome on the inside
This book is great!It gives a brief overview of 35 different animals, with interesting descriptions of each animal and a large colorful picture of the insides with the outer view as well.I enjoy using it in my preschool class even though it is "rated" for ages 9 -12.With its bright pictures and informative tidbits, it would make a great gift for children 3 - 12.Excellent for Christian centers as there are no references to evolution.You've got to see it! ... Read more

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Describes the origins and effects of volcanoes and earthquakes, including tsunamis and volcanic islands. ... Read more