The First Book of The Lancashire Heeler

Sold - £226.32!

Joan and Mark Smith (Pennijar)

Joan and Mark Smith bred Heelers under the Pennijar affix . Her first Heeler was Patterjo Polka at Pennijar (Dottie) from Joan and John Patrick (Patterjo). Although she does not plan to breed further litters she and Mark retain a keen interest in the breed, remain forthright Lancashire Heeler health campaigners and still have two dearly loved Heelers Meggie (now sadly blind) and Emma.

Joan has contacted me to say that she has decided to sell her original first edition copy of Kathie Kidd's First Red Book.. Although this is a personal sale, the relevance and desirability to visitors to this site is clear and I have no doubt that interest will be high as copies of this First Red Book are rare and difficult to find in good condition.

Kathie Kidd's First Red Book

Kathie Kidd was very knowledgeable about the Lancashire Heeler and did much to promote the breed. She wrote / edited several books, served on a number of canine committees, including The Lancashire Heeler Club, was the Heeler breed correspondent for the canine press and wrote a number of articles that were published in periodicals.

Long before any of us had forseen the impact of the internet Kathie led the way in publicising the breed and encouraging people internationally to share their resources. Both of her red books are highly collectible and contain a wide collection of Lancashire Heeler stories and pictures from Lancashire Heeler breeders and owners worldwide. It was when reading Kathie Kidd's books that I first thought about the idea of the Lancashire Heeler Community, where lovers of the breed can just enjoy and celebrate the ownership of The Lancashire Heeler and promote the breed by sharing experiences of showing, canine sports / working activities, health problems and, above all, celebrating a breed that makes the most wonderful and intelligent pet. My own copy is truly a treasured resource. - Jan Jones

To buy this copy

I am keen to obtain the best price possible for this sale and am therefore offering the book to Lancashire Heeler enthusiasts via this site. Please send any offers via email in the next 2 weeks quoting 'Joan Smith Book' in the subject line and giving your full name address.Offers will close on 25th June and the book will be sold to the person making the best offer. I am happy to post the book overseas but would ask that payment is made in pounds and postage and any insurance costs are paid by the purchaser. Jan has kindly agreed to post updates as to best offer here for me. The book is a treasure trove of Lancashire Heeler pictures and tid bits and an excellent read for anyone with an interest on the Lancashire Heeler. - Joan Smith