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What about the McIntosh’s Ch. Ebony Pride of Glenhill, or Albert Wight’s Ch. Sharval the Delinquent – both tri-colour dogs of superb quality and soundness.

I recall seeing Ch. Helensdale Wendy at W.E.L.K.S., where she won the CC under F.M. Rogers. She looked glorious and in fact it was that vision of Wendy that made me buy Helensdale Frolic – and that was the best purchase ever. He brought about a ‘new look’ in coat, temperament and glamour to shelties in Southern England."

Helensdale Frolic

'THE COMPLETE SHETLAND SHEEPDOG'
	Margaret Norman is author of the book 'The Complete Shetland Sheepdog'. This book, published in 1998, has become a bestseller and for reason. I asked Margaret what made her write it. Margaret: "I was approached by Ringpress who asked me to write it. I felt it was a bit a swansong, and in fact I intended to retire when the book was produced – though at 64 I feel fighting fit and not like retiring!!" Margaret dedicated the book to the memory of Beryl M. Herbert, who wrote a book about Shetland sheepdogs too. How about this relationship? Margaret: "Joan and Beryl^* took a special interest in this weird girl, who travelled by train and attended every show possible. I was soon invited to Dorincourt and they treated me like their niece. Beryl became a great friend of my mothers, too. Their book was written at Hilltop House in the early 60’s – my first champion, Francehill Glamorous was included. My book was also written at Hilltop House and I know that Beryl would have been very pleased with the dedication."
Book description: This loving tribute to the "Sheltie" shows all the reasons for its great popularity and covers every essential of care, training and competition and a great deal more.
*The Standard is meticulously reviewed and a profusion of beautiful black and white and color photos grace the excellent, world-class text -- a pure delight for every fan of the breed.*
^{*Beryl and Joan Herbert were a famous sisterteam of sheltie breeders. Their Shelert line was established in 1946.}

BRITISH VERSUS AMERICAN SHELTIES
Being British, living in the U.K., breeding and judging shelties following the British standard, I was pleasantly surprised that ‘The Complete Shetland Sheepdog’ also contained a chapter about shelties in North America (by Sue Anne Bowling). I asked Margaret where this interest in American shelties come from. Margaret: "This is an interesting question – though I can not take the credit for the chapter in question, though the photos were my selection.
	I always feel it rather sad that the breeders in U.S. and Canada, and ourselves, can not come to some sort of compromise! One all-breeds judge I know has commented on the wonderful type of sheltie in Japan, where they are a very popular breed, and of course these must be a mixture of American stock and British stock that has been exported from Australia. I would love to go and see for myself one day!" Photo: Champion Francehill Angel Talk
Do you think crossing American and British lines will lead to some sort of ‘universal’ sheltie type? Margaret: "We don’t want to get paranoid about anything, this hobby is to be enjoyed by all. To understand the American attitude you really should go there – apart from the specialties, most of the shows are judged by all-breed judges. They appreciate style and movement, so a type has evolved where presentation, showmanship and ‘flashy’ movement are a must. I highlight movement, because here in U.K., we ask for effortless gait, a low daisy-cutting action, nothing with huge drive and jerky extension could win here – but would our quiet little shelties attract the U.S. all-breed judges’ eye? I think not. However what wouldn’t I give to see a ring full of those wonderfully bent stifles and low hocks that the Americans have perfected! Dream on."