Combe; Iris [TILEHOUSE] – Following in the footsteps of her illustrious ancestor
Iris, who has bred champions in three Collie breeds, is universally
acknowledged as the UK’s authority on the early development of British
Herding breeds, and probably the Collie’s most prolific author —
Collies Yesterday & Today – Mrs Combe’s first venture into
writing gave the breed this small illustrated work, which draws
together the many strands of ancestry making up the collie as we know it — 1972 – Softback – Very Scarce – UK/English
Privately published by the Author
Border Collies – Traces the history, development, and Kennel Club acceptance of the Border Collie as a breed, including the part played by the International Sheep Dog Society, and Trials in its establishment, illustrated — 1978 (reprinted 1981 – 1983 – 1986) – Hardback & Paperback – Out of Print – UK/English
publisher: Faber and Faber, London
Herding Dogs - Their Origins and Development in Britain – Here Iris turns her attention to the fascinating subject of British Pastoral Dogs and Herdsmen. Drawing on the first-hand experience of her many contacts she investigates the origins, characteristics and evolution of British Herding Breeds in a very personal and entirely original way, illustrated — 1987 – Hardback – Out of Print – UK/English
publisher: Faber and Faber, London
The Smooth Collie - A Family Dog – The only UK published book devoted to the Smooth Collie, covering all aspects of the breed including its worldwide appeal, with contributions from Christine Leach [HILLTARN] and Isobel Griffiths [ALOPEX], illustrated in colour as well as b & w — 1992 – Paperback – Out of Print – UK/English
