Monthly Archives: May 2008

America’s Greatest Dog

Another Reality Show in the Making. Curious about how the system works? Check out the Application to enter this new competition at CBS. The application is 10 pages long. When you finish it, keep a copy so you can take … Continue reading

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Drug Resistant Staph found in Dogs

If you have a dog, you would be a good idea to read this article in the San Francisco Chronicle: Superbug bits Dog. The article is written by a journalist with personal experience of dealing with the hard facts about … Continue reading

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Dakota Update

  Dakota was the only male English Shepherd pup in Gabby 2008 litter.  Here is an update from his owners at about 12 weeks of age.  This is a Dakota update.  He is doing great and everyone is in love … Continue reading

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Remaining 3 Puppies

Cleo, Happy and Jewel are developing into amazing little English Shepherds. Cleo is still the top dog. She is also my little “talker”. She greets me with a “ger,raer,raer” and then sits down so she can get petted. Very smart. … Continue reading

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Super Mom, Julie

In Honor of the great Dog and Horse Moms that I have had the pleasure of knowing. Julie, Julie, Julie. An amazing Miniature Beagle Mom that I was blessed to have. Julia had many pups over the course of her … Continue reading

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The Heroine, Eight Belles

     As many of you know, my husband and I are  horsemen.  Our education ( PhD and MS) is related to horses.  We have taught at three universities and spent our lives training horses and people about horses.  While at the … Continue reading

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4 Puppies Heading for New Homes

..tomorrow at 2:00 a.m.  4 puppies and I will be heading off to Little Rock for connections to OK, CA, TN and NJ. I am aways sorry to see them go.  I think “they are too young to leave their … Continue reading

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Profiles in Dog Courage: Shilo

(This story was reported in the Ottawa Citizen, a Canadian paper The “miracle” dog is reported as a farm collie.  English Shepherds, aka farm collies, are well known for performing these kind of miracles. ) “Dog praised as little lost … Continue reading

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English Shepherd Puppy – Jewel

Video of Jewel at 7 weeks. This video still needs some work but I am posting as is for the folks that are interested this day in this pup. Jewel is the smallest girl in the litter. She weighs 9 … Continue reading

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English Shepherd Puppy: Summer

Video of Summer at 8 weeks of age.  Summer is going to live with a family in Oklahoma.  We hope that they will continue to share her life experiences with us. Summer is a delightful puppy. Ready to explore her … Continue reading

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