CRUFTS 2014 - Various Events Are Now Youtube

Crufts - Youtube - Live

The above link will take you to all kinds of events going on right now at the World's Largest Dog Show.

Get inspired!

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Flicka Search Continues

As I posted on my Facebook Page ... Sunday, March 2, 2014

 
Flicka search update. Wish I had good news that she has been found, however a lot of searching, talking, walking thru fresh snow fields, analyzing paw prints in the snow, asking her 1/2 brother Harley to move thru snow, go up hills of snow (to compare tracks), all in an effort to figure out her paths and where she could hide out, find food, make animal friends, and keep warm. Pictured is just one barn we checked out. A good warm place to stay! A night motion sensor has been relocated. Thanks to Susan, Anne & hubby 'muffin', Michelle, Karin, Peter and bud Piper, and Marylou with Harley for their efforts today.

The weather needs to be more co-operative!  This long COLD snap, and a few terrible snow days and then a big thaw/rain, hasn't made getting into areas, driving the roads, any easier.

Ch Shelamo Sands Of Time

PLS share this link with all your friends and family, as you just don't know who knows who that might be in the area and spot this, dark sable sheltie.  Thanks.

In the meantime, enjoy this inspirational video, and believe!

Ricochet - the Surf dog

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21st Winter Fest @ Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens

For the past 21 years, the weekend after our Ottawa Winterlude, the Community Centre where I teach dog obedience holds a Winter Fest on the Sunday.  All the classes held there are asked to put on a short demo so the community can see/hear what is happening.  I had 7 dogs that participated in an obedience demo that I was proud of how they all performed.  It also gives a good opportunity for the kids to meet different dogs and learn how to properly approach and pet these dogs.  Kudos to my students for keeping this training in the forefront as they made their way around the building.

 Students waiting to go on stage

 Group photo

l-r - Erin w/Zoe; Karen w/Hudson; Marylou w/Harley, CC and Ruffles; Hal w/Schnapps; Odette w/Sadie; Jeanne w/Java; Al w/Chinook

 

 Zoe - she's come so far in just over a year!

Kudos to Erin for working with her and her consistency in day to day training

 Ruffles & CC (51/2mths) had their faces painted to show the kids they were part of the fun too!

 sleigh rides are always a big hit!  Ottawa river is in the background

once again the maple taffy pull - oh so sweet and sticky!

info table where participants get to meet us and the dogs during the event

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STILL MISSING!!! LOST SHELTIE - FLICKA - LOW, QUEBEC

STILL MISSING!

SEARCHES CONTINUE ON AN ONGOING BASIS.  THE COLD, WIND AND SNOWY CONDITIONS HAVE HAMPERED A LOT AND GIVEN THE TERRAIN OF FARMS/FIELDS/BUSH IT IS EVEN HARDER.

PLS CONTINUE TO SHARE! SPREADING THE WORD.

On Jan 19 2014 one of our sheltie owners lost her life in a car accident near Low, Quebec on Hwy 105.

Flicka fled the scene, police did some searching but couldn't find her.  There have been some flyers & searching by family members to this point.

Here are some recent pics I've received from a family member.  We need some sightings to try and capture her!  She may hunker down with it being SO cold right now; watch for tracks in the snow, and even brown fur on low bushes .... all signs can help follow her.

 

here is a picture of her being shown to her Canadian Championship.

PLEASE PASS this blog post onto any and all of your friends.  You just don't know who knows who!!!

If you're on Facebook, she's on my page, and also Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet's Network.

I have done a word & pdf file poster if you are willing to put any up I can send you the file

email me @ shelamo@sympatico.ca

WALKING, TALKING, SPREADING THE INFO TO EVERYONE CAN HELP BRING THIS GIRL HOME TO HER EXTENDED FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.

IF SPOTTED DO NOT CHASE - EITHER CALL 613-283-7393, OR GET DOWN LOW TO THE GROUND, AVOID DIRECT EYE CONTACT, AND BEST EXPLANATION, PRETEND YOU'RE HAVING A TEA PARTY!

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2014 Here We Come!

As We Say Good-Bye To 2013

We here at Shelamo Wish You All The Best for 2014!

Our past year has been filled with some great times, and some sad times.

We are watching our two bi-black beauties CC and Ruffles grow up from our 1st biblack breeding ...

BIS MBISS Gold GrCh Serenity's Walk In The Park AOM x Ch Shelamo She's Got Moxi

 

CC says BYE to 2013

They got to meet Santa this year!

 

 CC and Ruffles

 

Pictured in the middle is CC with her buds at the Davidson's, Harley and Sadie

photo thanks to Marylou Davidson

 Ruffles is ready for 2014

Ch Shelamo Rais'n The Bar

We finished our girl at just over a yr of age from our Am/Cdn Ch Reinnmaur's Firecracker ROMC x Shelamo Seriously Sinful litter

with Raisin down near Cornwall, Ontario

Shelamo Man on A Journey CGN, RN, RE, PCD left for great things in the spring with new owner Judy Flanigan and in less than 6 months put all those titles on him, with only 1 more to go for his RNA!  CD trials, and a few agility trials are planned for early this yr.

I hear his bouncy, fun attitude makes many ringside admirers laugh!

We continue to cherish the days we have with Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC

who will turn 16 this spring.

Our fall was a hard one to swallow

 

losing my dear bud

BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector in Sept 2013

and Laureate L'Anais, a little over a month later whom we took back almost a year after her owner passed away

Rocky and Corkie

our cockatiel, Corkie, we also lost in June.

From our home to yours, may your 2014 be a great year.

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR FRIENDS THAT VOTED

Just to update everyone that saw this Blog and participated in the push to get Lanark Animal Welfare (LAWS) into the 30 finalists ... and big PAWS UP!!!

Now we have to wait till the end of January 2014 for them to deliberate on who will be awarded the funds.
 
Let's hope SantaPaws has something left in his bag of surprises come the new year.

Thanks again .... find the finalist here ...

Maureen and Michael

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URGENT!!! If You Haven't VOTED- READ BELOW TODAY

LANARK ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (Smiths Falls, Ontario Area)

NO KILL SHELTER

URGENTLY!!!!

NEEDS YOUR VOTE TODAY!  IT'S THE LAST DAY IN THE SECOND ROUND.

AVIVA COMMUNITY FUND

PLS GO AND VOTE NOW!!!!

Many Thanks again ...

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2nd Round Of Voting for LAWS thru Aviva - PLS vote

Lanark Animal Welfare needs our support with your daily vote in the Aviva Community Fund for this 2nd round.

Please VOTE DAILY to keep them in the running for funds to help our animals in need.

Go HERE

Give all the paws at LAWS a new, safe home!

 

Thank you from our Fur Friends.

 

Shelamo Shelties

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Another Obedience Session Finished

Just finished the fall session of a Level 1 and Level 2/3 at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Gardens, Ottawa.  Great two classes with a good number of students!  Here are a few pics of Graduation night; with a special presentation.

We had a young girl that came with her father who was training their dog, and with a few extra dogs we bring, this young girl wanted to participate and learn in her own way too.  So the experienced Harley was one she would work with.  She did as well as any of the adults in ensuring she did the exercises right, and made sure even the experienced Harley didn't make a mistake.

She also helped to leash/show train an up and coming 6 months old of mine, plus helped leash train a young puppy.

 Here is Pei training CC, with Harley looking on.

 Pei Pilgrim receiving her certificate for the Best Youngest Handler

(Harley approved!)

 Proud Pei and Harley
(above 2 photos thanks to Peter Pilgrim)

One of the Graduation requests I make is that each student teach their dog a 'trick', based on the fundamentals of training I teach.

 

 here's Ozzie doing his 'leave it'

Chico doing his 'dance'

and Ch "Trooper" taking a bow

Thank-you to all my students for doing such a great job with their canine friend, in making them a better family member and neighborhood resident.

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11 wk old BiBlack Male Available

We have a 11 week old BiBlack male available from our recent litter.  He will mature around 14".  He is up-to-date on his shots and is crate trained.  He's got loads of spunk, attitude and a friendly, zest for life.  He would do well in a performance style home, or a very active, knowledgeable sheltie family.  He certainly won't be a couch potato :)

 BIS BISS Gold Gr Ch Serenity's Walk In The Park x Ch Shelamo She's Got Moxi

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Laureate L'Anais - In Memoriam

Another heart breaker in the last few months.

For all those of you that have followed Annie's journey with us after the passing of her owner almost a year ago, it is with a heavy heart that I have to say Annie joined Rod last week as a brighter star in the sky.

She unfortunately had a stroke.

I thank her breeder Kim Aston (Laureate) for being there during this difficult time and for the care & compassion the Mississippi Mills Animal hospital - Mark & Amanda and tech Ellen - who have known Annie from day one, for all they've done.

March 30, 2000 - October 25, 2013

May the reuniting of you two be the best thing ever!

She leaves behind her legacy here, thru her daughter, Shelamo Matta Hari and her daughter Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends sired by our BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector (last two which we have said good-bye to).

MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind

MBPIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward

Ch Shelamo Deja Vu

BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIC SDGC (and his sons)

MBBPIG Shelamo Be Dazzle

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PLEASE VOTE!! FOR OUR LOCAL SHELTER

Lanark Animal Welfare needs our support with your vote in the Aviva Community Fund.

Please VOTE DAILY to keep them in the running for funds to help our animals in need.

Go HERE

Give all the paws at LAWS a new, safe home!

 

Thank you from our Fur Friends.

 

Shelamo Shelties

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Our All BiBlack Litter Is Growing Up

Our Ch Shelamo She's Got Moxi delivered an all bi-black litter on September 9, 2013.  The sire is BIS MBISS Gold Ch Serenity's Walk In The Park.

You can view ongoing puppy update pics on in our FaceBook album here.  Here are a few select pics you'll see there.

 female @ 4.5 wks

Thanks Giving weekend we started to take them outside on the grass - it was so lovely for them to learn to run and experience new things! 

 two girls @ 5 wks

 the large boy learning to run

the smaller boy

and he figures how to move!  YIPEE!

It is so neat to see puppy advancement in movement, abilities, and exploration from 5 wks on.

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Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN RN

We're pleased to Announce!

Judy Flanigan completed "Journey's" Rally Novice with 2 first places and 1 third at the beginning of October.  He also went from his agility class then into the obedience ring to obtain a qualify score for his first leg on his Pre-Novice.  Judy has only had this boy for 8 months!

Shelamo Man On A Journey CGN, RN

(Am/Cdn Ch Apple Acres Expedition ROM/C x Gralochs Blueberry Tart)

 pictured @ 8 months

here he is as a puppy enjoying spring 2012 @ one of his best bud's place -

photo by/with friend, Mary-lou Davidson

This is how "Journey" loves to express his excitement when he sees you!

Down boy, down!!!!!

Oh, this Man just LOVES LIFE!

Born with springs too!

Congrats Judy - he is SUCH a fun dog!

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Tribute to "Rocky" on Sheltie Strut

Please come have a look at the lovely "In Memoriam" Tribute many of our sheltie friends contributed to on Sheltie Strut for our beloved

 BPIS Am/Cdn Ch Shelamo's Prospector

His dam is our great producer Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC (6 Cdn Champions) and is still with us at 15.5 yrs of age.

Thank-you to

Jan & Steve
Mary-lou Davidson
Mary Anne
Judy Flanigan
Pauline & Jack Richardson
Linda Howie
Bonnie & Jim Rector
my mom Olive Hole-Wold

Michael & I really appreciate it.

Rock Man, the side of my bed just isn't the same :(

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In Memoriam - BPIS Am/Cdn Shelamo's Prospector

It has taken me a bit to compose this .....

January 30, 2000 - September 1, 2013

It was with a heavy heart that my dear "Rock Man" passed in my arms, at home in the wee hours of September 1, 2013.  Both Mike and my mom were here by his side.

He was born into litter of 6 on January 30, 2000 (3 would become Ch's), and little did we know how full he would make our lives.  From the beginning he was my heart dog, always being by my side, watching my every move, and becoming the face of Shelamo kennels from that point forward.

"Rocky" is on the left

He was our Ambassador for our breed here, taking up residency on any new client's lap without asking questions!

There were so many 1st accomplishments he did for us here @ Shelamo .... so many hearts he touched along the way. 

pictured ringside on his way to Grp 4th and BPIS in Nov 2000

photo with thanks to Lloyd Lambert, Pinnacle Shelties

 "Rocky" finishing his Cdn Championship OKC show November 2000 from the Snr Puppy Class over 3 BIS Specials - what a day!

 After a Canadian wide competition he was chosen for the Purina Campaign of Champions (1 of 20).

He was the April boy for the Purina 2002 Calendar and had his picture on their nationwide Show Booth for many years.

 Purina National Dog Show Booth 2010

"Rocky" winning in 2001 at just over a yr of age, against some top group breeds at the time, under respected judge Charles Bett, many of his group placements in limited showing

Thanks to Dr. Sherry Lee, FLA, for taking him under her wing and putting his American Championship on him in 13 shows in the competitive Easter US shows.

 under respected breed judge, Judith Byrne in 2004

 Winning over many specials from the Veteran Class, Best of Opposite at the DC and SSA Spec 2010, respected breeder judge Barry Hastings

He also won the 1st Helen Lovett Memorial Trophy

At the CSSA National 2010 in Saskatoon

 Being groomed by his adoring friend Mary-Anne

In May 2013 his last outing, he went to an evening of a Girl Guides meeting to teach about dogs

attention never waining 

"Rocky" and I January 2013

"Rocky"

 He leaves behind his mother Shelamo's Party Pack ROMC
 (15+ yrs of age)

and to name a few relatives .....

his 1/2 brother

Shelamo's Highland Eagle ADC RN-MCL, RA-MCL, AGN, AGDC, ADDC,AGN, AGI, SMADC, SMTRDC

Shelamo's Main Sail CD RNE
Shelamo Ticket To Success ADC, AGDS, ASDC, MJDC, MSDCS

through his daughter
Ch Shelamo Tyme Descends
her daughters
BPIG Shelamo A Moment Of Tyme (ptd)
Shelamo Tyme For A Mocha
Shelamo Gemstone

MBPIG Ch Shelamo Riding The Wind
daughters
MBPIS BPISS Ch Shelamo Flash Forward
Ch Shelamo Deja Vu
(her daughter MBBPIG Shelamo Bedazzle)

Son thru "Tyme"

BPIS Ch Shelamo's Riding The Sky HIC, SDGC
and son
Shelamo Tow The Line ADC, AGDC, ASDC

Grandson
BPIS Ch Shelamo Changing Winds
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1/2 sister

RBIS Ch Shelamo Sugar Shack (4 Ch's)

 her 3 daughters (2 Ch's), 2 Ch sons

 
Son
MBPIB Ch Shelamo Jumping Jelly Bean 

 

Great Grand Daughters Thru her

Ch Shelamo Rais'n The Bar 

Shelamo Kenna

 

"Casino" would have been one of our dogs at the Bridge to welcome him

So this is where we part, My Friend,
And you'll run on, around the bend.
Gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on; I'll find the strength,
Life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
Share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
But they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
Will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
The fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
Take with you this...I loved you best.
-Jim Willis

A tribute will be done in two weeks on Sheltie Strut.

Thank-you to the vets, Mark & Amanda, now at the Mississippi Animal Hospital for being there from the beginning of his life to the end.

You are sadly missed by Mike and I, dear Bud.  There will be a day we can play again.

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