FROM THE 2009 LITTER

UPDATE 1/2/10:

   I seen you had more puppies on the way so I thought I would send you some pictures of Heidi (2009 litter)and let you know she is doing great. She has a good personality. A little shy at something new but gets over it quick. Vary stong minded when she wants something she lets you know it.Example if she needs to go outside at 3AM she will make sure you get up lol.  She is a Dog who loves to touch you. she will lay at your feet and put a paw on top of your foot or set her chin on there. She loves to go for rides on a 4 wheeler , play in water and fetch anything you throw. I am vary happy with her.
Thank you
R.C.

UPDATE 10/8/09:

UPDATE 5/28/09: I sent you some pictures of Shadow, but wanted to let you know that she has about doubled in size since those were taken.  She is growing by leaps and bounds and is very smart.  She has learned to go to the door for the bathroom and to sit.  She loves being outside with our 2 older dogs and has already let them know that she is ruler of the roost when she is out there.  She likes being outside but loves to come in the house at the end of the day and spend the night with us.  She also loves to ride in the vehicle.  She has gone with Pete just about everywhere he goes for the past couple of days.  She is a joy to have and keeps us hopping.  I will send you updated pictures soon.  K.S.

UPDATE 10/1/09: Lady  is doing very well...frisbeing, playing coyote ball, and is a very quick learner. She has many many dog "friends" at the parks where she runs! 

UPDATE 5/23/09: Just wanted to let you know how well Lady is doing. She is an awesome puppy! She already goes to the door when she needs to go outside and stays at my side while out there...well except for some ants that she likes to play with!

She is beautiful and sweet. She is getting along great with my 12 year old Cocker Spaniel Rosey and my cat Misty.

I will keep you updated and send some pictures as she grows.  J.M.

FROM THE 2007 LITTER

Update 9/13/09: Hi Ann,
So, I did my first "unofficial" agility competition with Blue at the Washington County Pet Expo this year. We did the course with the 16" jumps first and then the 20" jumps. He was up against about 10 dogs in each and took first in both! I can't wait to compete with him "officially". Enjoy the photos.
C.G.

UPDATE: 2/7/09: Blue is doing wonderfully! We are still amazed by him each day! He is so full of love! The 5 cats have all finally gotten use to him & he's still as gentle as can be with them. During March of last year, I started agility with Blue, & within 4 months he was invited into the Advanced agility class. So, we continue to go one day per week. Maybe this summer, I'll think of attempting a competition with him. We passed the Canine Good Citizen Class. When we go for walks, I walk with him off leash, and he stays in a perfect heal...even if other barking dogs are passing us. People are amazed by him!  My students still love when I bring him to school because they enjoy seeing all of the tricks and training that he knows. Their favorite is when I say, "Give me 5, Give me 5 other paw, & then Give me 10!" He jumps up and smacks me a high 10. I can't believe how easy he is to train...he soaks up words we didn't even intend to teach him. It's like talking to a human sometimes. Thanks so much for giving me such an amazing friend! My husband and I are so in love with him. He loves the sun, the snow, the water, & pretty much everything! We take him everywhere with us! UPDATE: 7/31/07:"Blue is doing amazingly!  From day 1 he has been so patient with our cats, only interacting with them as much as they will allow for him to.  He has taken a special liking to our cat Sophie who you saw eating out of his food dish with him.  Our whole neighborhood knows him and loves him, and they cannot believe how he does not even bark at them when they pass by for a walk.  He already finished puppy class with flying colors, and is now the youngest one in the Basic class.  Blue soaks everything up like a sponge and loves to learn new things.  He’s only just over five months but can sit, lie down, wait, stay, shake, heal, jump, stay off, come, get it, bring it, give it, drop it and puts himself into his kennel each night when he is ready for bed.  In basic class, he is always a step or 2 ahead of the other dogs even though they are all much older than him.  The instructor can never use him to demonstrate what we are learning because he is usually too good at doing it.  He loves all people and all dogs!  At night, he likes when I lie on the floor and tell him to come cuddle, and then he curls right up against me.  I know everyone says Aussies are supposed to be full of energy and wild, but everyone who meets Blue cannot believe how mellow and well-behaved he is.  We took him for a weekend up to Eagle River to our friend’s lake house, and he was the favored dog of all the dogs there.  He got used to going in and out of the water while he was there.  We love Blue so much, that I am considering another Aussie down the road….maybe a little girl.  So, keep us in mind in the future if you have more batches coming."

UPDATE:"I'm writing to give you an update on Blue. We are absolutely in love with him. Everyone stops to talk to us because they can't believe how beautiful and mellow he is. Blue is so spirited, smart, and gentle. From day one, he has been wonderful with my five cats. He was kennel trained while we sleep at night the very first night. He lasts the whole night without going to the bathroom in his kennel. He trains easily and is always eager to please....he's only had three accidents in the house and is still learning the "Can I go outside?" routine. He never pulls me on his leash and walks right near my left heel. He's excellent at coming to me when I shout, "Come Blue!" Blue also comes to my fifth grade classroom where I teach. He loves children and people! My husband and I are so glad we ended up with such a wonderful puppy" C.G.

"Quigley is doing just wonderful.  He is so smart and so beautiful.  We just love him." P.R.

"Benny is doing very well.  He's a healthy, happy puppy who goes in for his 16 week shots next week.  My vet was really taken with him.  She thinks he's pretty cute.  So far I've left his name at Benny.  I've thought of a few other names but Benny seems to fit.  He and Jordy, spoiled Golden, are getting along very well.  They drink from the same bowl and spend a lot of time playing together." S.A.

Update 9/13/07: Here are a couple of pics of Calli and Blue.  Blue is such a sweetheart.  I am extremely happy with both him and Calli.  These pictures are from earlier this summer.  It seems like Blue has grown more just in the last couple of weeks.  I weighed Calli and him last week, and he already weighs just about what she weighs.  He's already taller than she is. 

UPDATE:"I just wanted to update you on the puppy.  We ended up naming him Blue.  He is doing really great.  Calli and him just love each other.  He is quite the snuggler.  I am again very happy with him, just as I am of Calli.  Both of them are such great dogs.  Calli really took to him, just as if he were her own puppy."  T.E.

"Just thought I would let you know how the puppy is doing.  He is a real little sweetheart.  He has been a joy to housebreak because he let's us know when he needs to go outside.  There have been very few puppy accidents.  He is quiet at night with a minimum of whining.  We have been taking him with us while we are working the sheep and he has been showing interest, and it doesn't look like he is arfaid of them.  I think he will be a wonderful addition to our operation."  K.H.

UPDATE 3/23/09: Congrats on the new litter. I sure wish I was ready for another pup. Maybe the next litter, if there will be more. I certainly would like another pup out of Bear. Blue is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever seen. He is good with all kids, not just ours. He puts up with quite a bit from them as well. Blue is getting better with the herding. We took him out on the river with us last year and he LOVED swimming.

 Update 12/20/07: I took this picture of Blue yesterday, he is so pretty. I can't say enough nice things about the big sweetheart. I don't think he has a mean bone in his body, although he thinks he does when he's in with the cows. He is doing really well. Joe can crawl all over him and Blue just rolls over on his back with Joe sitting on top of him. Tony and Blue are always playing tug of war, in the middle of the house of course. Blue loves being right in the middle of our circus. Anyhow, just wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful companion, and happy holidays!

Update: 7/17/07: I took this picture of Blue this morning, and I thought I'd share it with you. He sure is a pretty boy. He is so mellow also, most people don't believe that he is a puppy. We took him camping for a week and he was tied which he is not used to and he did great! He got to sleep in the camper which he thought was pretty cool. We set a pallet up in the shed for the boys to climb on the round bales and Blue started climbing it with them, just like Bear does. I'll send you a picture of that. Hope you're enjoying the summer, and I'll send you pic's periodically.

"Blue is doing great. He and Luke have been spending a lot of time outside together. He is right on Luke's heels wherever he goes. Yesterday Blue laid by the fence and seemed to be studying the cows, so he is getting interested in them. He is pretty smart. He is outside most of the time now with it nicer. He likes his crate though. Just wanted to say hi and let you know he's such a sweetie." L.G.