As
the
first
decade
of the
new
century
comes
to a
close
help
us look
back.
During
the
last
10 years
(2000
- 2009),
was
there
a dog
or bitch
(that
you
didn't
breed,
own
or handle)
that
you
saw
in competition
or in
someone's
kennel
that
reinvigorated
your
enthusiasm
to participate
or changed
the
way
you
view
the
breed?
Describe
the
scene
and
tell
us how
seeing
this
dog
or bitch
changed
you.
Deadline for submission -- December 31, 2009
from Dianne
Hawes,
Wistwin
Shelties
At the Oregon National I was walking
down the aisle from my grooming
setup when I passed a pen with
a little orange dog that was
so beautiful I almost got whiplash
turning to look at him. It was
CH Dan Dee One From The Heart. Just
a youngster then, he had the
most melting expression on a lean
head and tons of enthusiasm. Throughout
the National I kept bringing
people over to see him (he was not
entered because his owner was judging)
and everyone just raved over him. "Ticker" has
since come east to stand at
stud here twice and I have had
four litters of my own by him.
Many others in the East have
been able to use him and he
seems to be that rarity, a dominant
sire. He has totally changed
my sable breeding program ideas,
and in almost every litter there
have been multiple show puppies with
his look and temperament. I am honored
to now be one of his co-owners and
to have the good friendship of a
lovely lady, his main owner Suzi
Beacham. Ticker has indeed made a
huge difference for me.
from Hector
Hector, Enclave
Shelties
That special
dog for me was
CH Jade Mist Beyond
Tradition, ROM. On one of
my early visits to Carol Howell's
home I was watching her dogs
running on her property and
out of the woods came this
dog. He was magnificent. His
carriage, outline and the
most melting expression I
have ever seen truly inspired
me to keep the highest of
standards for Sheltie type.
This is still visible in even
his grand-get.
from
Shannalee Michalsky,
Akadia Shelties
When I
saw CH Macdega Notorious
standing on a table
during visiting hours
at the Greeley National,
I had to almost stop
in my tracks because
I literally felt my
knees buckle. He stood
there with such reverance.
It was, for me, like
looking at my mind's
eye picture of the Standard.
He exemplified sheltie
as he stood there.
I left that set up with
a new challenge in mind.
To breed one like that.
From that day forward
I have a very different
view of what my goals
are. I always go to
the National Specialty
hoping to find a dog
that touches me, and
"Notorious" was that
dog. I am happy to say
I have several beautiful
children of his at my kennel.
A
dog on the move
that changed me was
CH Denians Deuces Are
Wild. I had the pleasure
of guiding him to the
number three sheltie
in 2007. To see this
dog moving will make
you see what effortless
is all about. Never
putting a foot wrong,
he has a suspended trot that
is rarely seen and so beautiful
to see.
SHELTIE QUOTE
She figures prominently in our current breeding program. Bred to CH Country Lane The Energizer, ROM she produced CH Rosmoor The Apocalypse, who is the eighth generation descended from our original sheltie and the result of five generations of champion Rosmoor bred bitches.
December 24, 2011 Crinan Shelties of Ontario, Canada is proud to announce a new litter, sired by 2011 National Specialty Best of Breed, CH Sea Haven Chasing Moonbeams, ROM, CC, out of CAN CH Crinan's Cover Story (a repeat breeding of AM/CAN CH Crinan's Back In Black). The breeding produced five puppies, including two tri males and three females -- one blue merle and two tricolors, whelped December 9th.
December 10, 2011 Sandace Shelties (Alabama) and Sunaire Shelties (Massachusetts) are proud to announce a new litter sired byCH Macdega Notorious, ROM, out of Sunaire Cat's Pajamas (a GCH Rosmoor Protocol, ROM, daughter). The breeding produced five puppies, including two males -- one blue, one tri, and three females -- one blue, two tricolors, whelped December 3.
