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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. As I breed for myself to
hopefully add a promising puppy to my breeding and
show program I normally don't take
reservations 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 a waiting list for a
companion puppy from a future litter please email
me and I will send you a puppy questionnaire
so you can tell us what you are looking for, your experience
with shelties and a little about yourselves and your
lifestyle and we will promptly 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
a show prospect 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
Occasionally we will have a
show prospect available or if you are looking for a
show prospect please contact me for terms.
Aberdale dogs come
CKC registered or CKC registration pending (depending on
the age of the puppy), microchipped, vet check, age
appropriate vaccinations and worming up to date. They
come with a written guarantee, copy of their pedigree,
puppy care package with puppy food and a
information booklet. All puppies under 1 year also come
with 6 weeks of complimentary pet insurance. All of our puppies
also come with a lifetime of support for the good times
and the bad.
The all around
versatile sheltie is our specialty
We have
produced several ASSA VCX prospects who have gone on
to show the versatility of this wonderful breed.
ASSA: American
Shetland Sheepdog Associaton
VCX : Versatility
Certificate Excellent
A small sample of
some of my Aberdale dogs doing what they do
best:
Click on picture for a
larger view
We reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we
deem unacceptable.
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Due to our varied
breeding program we can generally have pups
available in most colors
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Completely fenced secure yard a
must for all dogs, no exceptions and all will go
on spay/neuter contracts only!!
If you do not have a fully fenced
yard that is dog secure please do not even contact me.
l am looking for
retirement homes for some of my older retired dogs a few
young adults and some older puppies that I have been
growing out as show prospects and didn't quite
turn out.
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Tentatively spoken for
Alice is 3 and is looking for a forever retirement home.
Trigue is 2 years old and looking for a forever
home
- Rocket is just 1 year of age and looking for a
companion home.
  Slick is a tri male
and Kindle is his sable brother 7 months old looking for companion homes.
This sable merle boy above will mature around
16" tall. He has a happy eager to please
personality with very sound movement and a
pretty face. He is looking either for a
performance home or a companion home as he has a
blue eye.
Digger above is looking for a companion home.
He will probably mature around 14 1/2". He is
sweet loveable, playful and will carry an
impressive coat as a mature adult.
Both pups above are ready to go.
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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 K9
