Yikes! With 3 on the go ... Opal, Mike's on the 21st too, totally forgot this one. On May 20th, our Ch Shelamo Burleigh Casino Rama CD turned 11 years of age. She was bred by Sandy Hawkins, USA.
BISS BIS Am/Cdn Ch Toven Wintertide Am CD ROM ROMC x Shelamo Linden DecorationHAPPY BIRTHDAY to our foundation girl Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC. She turns THIRTEEN years old today - May 21, 1998. She has a long list of decedents that make our kennel what it is today. This list includes some very versatile dogs, doing all kinds of fun things with their owners.
pictured in 2005
Isn't retirement grand! 2010 
they just don't make beds big enough! December 2010
Opal in 2009
the Morin's with Casey in his trailerHuge CONGRATS to Linda Howie and her boy Gryphon. On May 19th, he achieved his Expert Standard Bronze Agility title, also earning him his VBA, or Bronze Versatility Award. Now I'm not up on all the requirements for these titles, but am told that for the 1st one the dog has to have 10 Q's in the master standard runs, and for the VBA needs 10 master standard runs & 25 master games ... that's a lot of running in my opinion! And he did it in the semi-dark.
Linda & Gryphon with the judgeOur new Ch Shelamo Flash Forward is this week's Cover Page for The Sheltie Strut
and her mother MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind is featured in the ASSA 2011 National Placements.
Thanks Penny for an super job.
On Mother's Day (rose in jacket that the hostess of the Arnprior KC handed out), "Breeze" finished off the weekend with a Group 3rd & BPIG under a judge Ms Glenys Alexander, from Australia.
pups 3 days old
In her 1st show on Friday - Group 3rd & BPIG
finishing her Championship in the afternoon's show with BOS & Best Puppy In Breed
Pumpkin in her 2nd time in the ring on Sunday came away with Reserve Winners BitchHas to be a Tim Hortons!! and right at the window. You can order anytime.
Yep, on Sunday, early afternoon I stopped at a TH's drive thru, got my coffee and went to shift out of Park and got as far as Reverse and the shift jammed. No way was it moving; I kept trying, nothing I did would get it to move. Of course I started to sweat thinking of all those behind me wondering what on earth was taking so long! I could start to hear some horns honking. Oh lordy. I got on the phone to CAA for assistance, meanwhile the staff when out and helped everyone back-up and they put closed signs out. The girl at the window would peak out every once in awhile and ask if I needed anything ... another coffee maybe?
Took CAA about an hour to show up, meanwhile I'd made arrangements for friends to come and bring me our 2nd van (I was a good 45 mins from home) and the van was towed to a dealer near home. Turns out it does need a new gear shifter (think that's what they called it), and that part won't arrive till tomorrow. Van's under warranty, so god bless that!
We are so proud of our girl Chinook and her handler Cheryl Pike for coming SECOND in her class of 17 at the American Shetland Sheepdog Assoc National in St. Louis. MO.
MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind
We're excited as it's less than 24 hrs before our Junior Puppy girl, Shelamo Flash Forward makes her debut in the US at the American Sheltie National with handler Cheryl Pike!
Pictured taking her 1st points (BOW & BPIG) under respected breeder judge J. BryneFor anyone interested in following the results, as they happen, on the ASSA National this week, in St Louis, MI @ the Purina Farms ( http://www.purina.com/purina-farms/purinafarms.aspx ) you can find them here
sheltiesonline.com
Wish I was there to see it, however, husband's needing assistance with a knee replacement come 1st! At least 2 of our girls will be represented.
Sunday was a whirlwind day ... Mary-Anne & Marylou were here to help bath some dogs, brush others out, do some nails.
The weather was so weird .. it was really windy 24-50 k/hr gusts, would go from dark grey clouds, to rain, to snow, ice pellets and then all of a sudden out would come the sun. We were wondering if we could get some quick pics of Pumpkin in. A quick run outside showed it was sunny with just some fluffy clouds ... great! I'll quickly do her up and will get some pics. Well in less than 20 mins, it was dark & raining ... poop. Ok, back in the crate, let's see if we can get another opportunity ??? Well, we did ... the 3 of us rushed outside, tried to find the least windy spot and went at it.
Aunti MA, I see you coming!
How many more times are you going to throw that squeaky Marylou?
Ok, guys, I've had enough of following you around, time to go in ...I swear there are several of our clients doing agility with their dogs that are going to have to organize a human agility exercise program, just to keep in tip top shape to keep up with their speedy agility dogs.
Lynn reports that Shaymus has increased his speed phenomenally with their new trainer and it's getting harder for her to keep up with him. Here are the recent photos she's sent me.
look at that tight turn after the tire
flying over the bar jump
It is never easy to say good-bye. And when it's a long time client, whose dogs call your home their 2nd home, it breaks our hearts as much as theirs. This gal was just here for a short stay a month ago.
On April 6th, Ceilidh @ 14 1/2 yrs of age, feel asleep peacefully after a short battle of extreme kidney failure.
Opps ... sorry I woke you dear ...
pictured after a day the girls spent here at the spaw, in 2007Owners go away for some sunshine & rest during the March break, their dogs come to us for some major play time and to get freshened up, or a makeover in some cases.
Here's Hudson before
and after
Doesn't he look proud here?!March break is almost over, time to think about getting your dog registered & out to some obedience classes, especially if you have a puppy. It really is an enjoyable, one on one time with you and your dog. They learn it's their special night out, they are going to see their pack of friends and learn something that pleases you.
These are my winter Level 2/3 students on their final night @ the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center in the City of Ottawa.
the Richardson's chair of their 1st agility star Harmony
This is the end product. Love it! Now to have one done with her great great grandfather Rocky. Shannon can be found on Facebook - Shannon Darch Animates.
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Mike and I had a great time away this past weekend at The Purina National, a CKC Charity Event which was held again this year at the International Centre in Toronto. Here is a sampling of pictures I took.
This is the grooming area which over 850 dogs, excluding the obedience & rally ones spent their days. The rings are located at the far end, you can just see the yellow bleachers in the background. The obedience & rally area was in a separate room which I'm sure they all enjoyed much more than last year's set-up.
Purina used the far end for their Park and the Breeders Village. On Sat & Sun there were line-ups at most of the areas. Each of their foods were featured with events in each area. There was face painting, spinning a wheel for prizes, doggie video games with an exercise game area for kids, computers for spectators to explore PawsWay, and an Ask The Expert area.
Experts Corner
Paws Way entrance - looking at the grooming area, and onto the show rings; vendors were down the sides
We took our 7 month old Breeze, and altho she didn't come away with points this weekend, she stole the hearts of many. She enjoyed meeting all the new people, kids, no problem with loud speakers, finding her small favourite potty spots that weren't asphalt (gotta be a real dog person to understand this one!), and enjoying her hotel stay. She is SO like her great grandfather Rocky and how he handled his show travels, it's uncanny.
The front of the Purina Breeder's Hospitality Suite. The key player was LauraLee (standing). The job she did, well I hope she takes a few days rest as she will need it. They were dressed up for the Saturday evening group and Best In Show judging.
Every day (as a ProPlan Club Member) we checked in, received all kinds of goodies and were treated to breakfast and lunch. And let me tell you, considering what we didn't get at our hotel this was so much appreciated. The ladies that did the catering and keeping us satisfied are to be applauded.
Pictures of various member's wins we supply are posted on the walls. Behind the main entrance is the Honour Roll where RBIS Ch Shelamo Sugar Shack & BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky are both featured (above the boxes of Alpo & T-Bones, the two bottom ones on the left). On another wall BPIS Ch Shelamo Changing Winds is there.
A view of one side of the rings & spectators for the Saturday night event
Judy came up again this yr from Guelph, joining us both Saturday & Sunday.
Breeze enjoying her chew time in the hotel.
OOPPPS ... distraction!!! Dinner arrived! Ooooo ... this is still piping hot!
Look what she made! A stuffed chicken with the extras.
Now look what we find done in our bedroom! A freshly made bed with ironed sheets none the less and this lovely swan decor. Chocolate 'carrot's too .... wondering how much time it took them to do all that!?
Even in the bathroom! I'm wondering if this one is pinning for its mate?Last Friday on the Canadian Sheltie Breeders website, we put up 3 ads in the Sheltie Strut area of our recent winning dogs. Check the site out if you have a chance.
Shelamo Flash Forward - "Breeze"
Ch Shelamo Jumping Jelly Bean - "Jelly Bean"
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