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Monday, September 22, 2008 09:46:28 AM
- all pups sold pending reference checks and when ever possible a house check
" A puppy is one of the most appealing
creatures on earth. He's the embodiment of exuberance, humor, and
affection.
But there are a great many things that a puppy is not, and these
negative
aspects deserves some thought before you bring a puppy home".
A puppy is not a toy to be enjoyed while
he is a novelty, then set aside in favor of a new distraction; A puppy
is
not a teaching aide guaranteed to instill a sense of responsibility in
children; A puppy is not cheap. Whether you pay a nominal fee at the
city
humane shelter or what seems to be a king's ransom for a really special
pup,
the money paid to make the pet yours is a mere drop in the bucket
compared
to what it will cost you to keep him; A puppy is not a spur-of-the
moment
purchase, or at least he shouldn't be; A puppy is not a gift unless the
purchaser is certain that this particular pup will be wanted; A puppy is
not
self-cleaning. There will be puddles on rugs, vomiting occasionally, dog
hair on clothing and furniture. There may be worms to be dealt with. If
these prospects are intolerable to the housekeeper of the family, then
perhaps the pleasures of owning a puppy will be overshadowed by the
tensions
it will cause. A puppy is not an adult dog. He has neither the physical
nor
the mental ability to perform as an adult dog would; A puppy is not a
puppy
for long. Before you succumb to the charms of a clumsy ST. Bernard pup,
or a
sad-happy hound, or a limpid-eyed cocker, be very sure you want not only
the
puppy he is now, but also the gangly, unattractive adolescent he is
about to
become, and the adult dog who may fall short of what you hoped he would
be.
"If you've faced all the negative aspects of puppy
ownership and still want him, chances are good that you and your new dog
will be one of the lucky ones who finds a permanent happy home. And you
will enjoy the rewards of planned-parenthood dog ownership - rewards
which will far over shadow the drawbacks.
Lorraine Still
What's Available
Usually we have people inquiring on our companion pups long before they are born. I normally don't take requests for pet pups prior to their birth until we see how many we may have and what's available. If you would like to be added to our list for a companion puppy from a future litter please watch our pages here for postings and then just email us a note telling us what you are looking for, your experience with shelties and a little about yourselves and your lifestyle and we will get back to you. We only sell our dogs/puppies to approved loving caring homes where they will remain for life. We do ship and usually request a house check prior to shipping. All costs associated with shipping (airfare, crate, health certificate etc) will be the responsibility of the purchaser.Because we breed for ourselves first, to add something to our own program we usually won't know which will be a companion pup until they are at the earliest 7 weeks of age and sometimes not until they are 6 months old. Usually we try and keep or grow out the show prospects so sometimes we have some older pups that just didn't quite work out as planned.All our puppies that are available to companion homes are available on non breeding/spay neuter contracts only to approved homes We reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we deem unacceptable.
- Due to our varied breeding program we can generally have pups available in most colors
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Pet
Lilly is looking for a super comfy couch to sleep on. She is a sweet
girl 14 1/2 tall and a year of age.
email me for more info on
Lilly
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Show / brood prospect
Aberdale Cermel Melody Maker
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Jazz is available on a co-ownership to a small show or brood home.
She does have what has been certified as a " lazy eye " which
throws off her expression some but according to the certified eye doctor
she should not pass it on to her offspring. This was the first time he
had ever seen it in a sheltie and at birth she was stuck in the canal
and it took quite awhile for her to come around so could possibly be
related to lack of oxygen at birth?.
(she looks straight in the rear but she is not)
She has a lovely body and nice movement but is a lot of girl with
alot of substance. She would make a wonderful cross to a nice moderate
tri or bi boy!
(Am. Ch. Aberdale's Image Maker ex Sunlar's Threat Of Rain
contact Cyndy Ermel at cermel@rogers.com
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Performance
Nothing at this time
Pet / Companion
Sheltie Rescue
Yes, rescuers are angels
You cannot see their wings,
They keep them neatly folded
As they do their caring things.
The medicine to make you well
Good food to make you strong,
And finally to help you learn
That hugs are never wrong.
The perfect place then must be found
The home where you can live
Secure and safe and happy
With joy to get and give.
When you reach your Forever Home,
Your place to now feel whole,
The Angels smile, and off they go
To save another soul.
( click on the underlined words to follow to the rescue page)
Southern Ontario Sheltie Rescue now combined with Niagara
Sheltie Rescue
Contact Kathie Perron ~
southontsheltierescue@yahoogroups.com
for more information
Sheltie Rescue almost always has older and younger shelties and sheltie crosses available. If you are unable to have a sheltie but would like to help out shelties in need by donating your time or some money to rescue they would greatly appreciate any assistance.
Rescue shelties need lots of help and loving too!
Inquire with the many volunteers through the Rescue link above
Click on the picture to vote for our site on the top
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