Puppy update

Cindy wrote me yesterday that Stella (Pockets Some Beach) had an ultrasound done and she is carrying seven pups! We're thinking that surely out of that many babies, there' s bound to be a nice little black tri female.

Pockets Some Beach X Southern Cross What's Your Alibi

I wanted to post our possible new addition plans. I have been in touch with a wonderful breeder, Cindy Shaykett of Boot Top Aussies http://www.boottopaussies.com. She is expecting a litter March 10 from a great cross of two Champions. We're hoping to get a nice little girl from the litter, who would be an excellent match for our Nemo.

Here is what she writes about the pair:
Pockets Some Beach (Stella) has been bred to Southerncross What's My Alibi (LeRoy) for early March puppies. These "Boot Top Babies" will be ready to go to their new homes in early May. The substance, athletic ability and intelligence of LeRoy can not be put into words! He has got to be the "happiest" dog that I have ever been around. I spent 10 days with him while getting these two Boot Top girls bred and he made me laugh every time I was around him. If his puppies have even a small amount of his personality and their dams willingness to please, they will be truly wonderful dogs that will fill the lives of their new owners with loyalty, companionship, and for those wanting to show, many championships! The pedigree of this cross has the making for a litter that will surpass what the breed has produced thus far!

Dam: Pockets Some Beach

















Sire: Southern Cross What's Your Alibi

Growing up...

Nemo turned 6 months old yesterday. It's amazing how these little guys grow right before your eyes. This is a picture from a few weeks ago of Nemo and Dakota wrestling as usual.

Nemo had some stitches removed on Saturday. He had a nice cut under his eye that, if I had to guess, was inflicted by Ojoe not feeling like being a "sheep" that day.

Ugh the trials of Nemo....

Anyhow, his coat is coming in beautifully. The vet weighed him in at 14.5 pounds. I need to watch his weight some, but I like his size - he has great bone structure.

Dakota and Nemo both are taking beginner agility classes, which are a riot. Dakota struts her stuff out there and Nemo seems to be enjoying it as well. Nemo is a little speeder and totally fearless, so I think he'll do pretty well if I get my stuff together and make the time to work with them regularly. Marcus and Dakota are soooooo cute together, I can hardly stand it! I'll have to take some "action" shots this weekend to post.

Our Girl

Name: Dakota
Born: 12/05
Features: Red Tri, 9 1/2 Inches, 7 Pounds

Dakota is Miss Wigglebutt! She is our tiny little dancing girl and the happiest dog I've ever met. She is all snuggles and kisses if you have a treat for her. She will be starting agility training, along with her brother Ojoe, in January.

Our Boys

Name: Nemo - CGC
Born: 08/28/06
Features: Red Merle, Blue Eyes, Son of ICAR Champion Mr. Pickles



Little Nemo is the newest addition to our family. He is a happy, energetic, and independant puppy. He loves to explore and is very inquistive, although he is just as happy snoozing on his back. Nemo earned his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification in December at only 3 months of age. We are very proud of the little guy!

Name: Ojoe
Born: 07/05
Features: Blue Merle, One Blue Eye, 11Inches, 9 Pounds

Ojoe was our first Toy Australian Shepherd. We should've named him "Kisses," he has tons to give! Ojoe is our little guardian and my special boy. He is very intelligent and is eager to please.

Marcus, Chloe, and Ojoe - I love this picture!