Walkoway Dog Books

Books for discriminating dogs and dog lovers

Chris and Ed Walkowicz are members of the Bearded Collie Club of America, Chicagoland Bearded Collie Club, the German Shepherd Dog Club of the Quad Cities, and the Scott County Kennel Club. Chris is also an AKC Judge and current President of the Dog Writers Association ofAmerica.  Although we no longer breed dogs, we still are deeply involved with them.

Surrounded by her Beardies (and, shhhh! Figaro, the cat), Chris shares her advice based on experience in the dog world since 1965. Her award-winning books, articles and columns are aimed at helping other dog lovers and those searching for a companion or show dog.

Chris is one of those lucky people who have made a career out of something they love: writing about dogs and judging all breeds in the Herding and Working Groups, several Sporting breeds, Misc., Best In Show and Junior Showmanship.

Her books include:

  • The Bearded Collie (encompassing history, grooming, training, photos and more)
  • The Perfect Match: A Dog Buyer's Guide (Aren't sure about your breed choice or where to find a dog? Read this first.)
  • Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery (Best Book of 1985 by Dog Writers Assn. of America; contains common-sense advice and Mary Jung's award-winning illustrations)
  • The Complete Question & Answer Book on Dogs (for all those who are beginning and humorous memories for those who are old pros)
  • Old Dogs, Old Friends (celebrating our old friends and extending their lives)
  • Atlas of Dog Breeds of the World (more than 400 breeds with 1000 colored photos)
  • The German Shepherd Dog (honoring the versatility of a noble breed)
  • Choosing a Dog for Dummies (For first-time buyers and long-time owners)
  • For the Love of Dogs (Everything about loving dogs)

      About the author

Currently at Walkoway are:

Chris and Ed, (with absolutely no titles) -- Chief Feeders, Bowl Washers, Scooper-Uppers, Brusher-Outers, Runners-Around-the-Ring, and Ball Throwers. Also known as Keepers of the Car Keys and Tossers of Terrific Treats.

CH Walkoway's A Star Is Born, ROMI, OFA EXC, CERF (almost 13!) -- "Whoopi!" always tackles everything with enthusiasm, thus her name always has a !  She is funny, bouncy, playful, in short, everything a Beardie should be.

Among the babes from Walkoway Beardies is:
U-ACH Walkoway's Vixen (Lakotah!) CD,  U-CD, RN, HIC, HT, PT, HS, HSAs, HCT, JHD, HTD1gs, HRD1s, STDs, OTDs, NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ, AGI, AGII, NAC, CL2-R, CL2-S, CL2-F, CGC, TDI, VX
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Kotah! “the Wonder Dog,” and her owner, Marilynn Snook, did more than we could have dreamed! 


  But whatever the dogs’ titles, the most important place for Walkoway Beardies is in their owners' hearts. 

For more information:

What is a Beardie?

Photographing Beardies on a windy day

Rainbow Bridge

Walkoway Beardies Brags

Read "One Dog's Life"

Read "What Is A Pet?"

Breeders & rescue

Clubs & training

 

Caricatures by Mike McCartney and Walkoway Logo by Mary Jung

For more links to Beardie pages, visit the Bearded Collie Club of America website,  Bearded Collie Foundation for Health (BeaCon) and Hobo's pages.

For more links to writing information, visit the Dog Writers Assn. of America and the Midwest Writing Center.

If you have comments or questions, e-mail me at Walkoway dog books.

© Chris Walkowicz