I learned about Imperial Shelties from a my good
friend, Lynn of
CastleGate
Shelties. She had written me about our "Piper" and how much he looked
like her late Scooter. When I saw Scooter's photos it was uncanny how
much they resembled each other. I've enjoyed corresponding with Lynn and
now maintaining her Web site that was designed by Daveena Michael of
RiverDance Shelties.
Please take time to visit each of their sites to see their lovely
Shelties. I'm also friends with Cathy Wojcik, who owns
Imperial Shelties,
where I mentioned Skyler and Quest came from. I've learned a great
deal about my chosen breed from each of them.
Anyway, Lynn told me about a litter that was due at
Imperial and I could hardly wait to write Cathy to get all the details.
The litter was to be an AOAC one and that was just fine with me. I love
the AOAC's. I had requested a blue merle puppy, but had no idea about
a
bi-blue until Skyler was born. I learned that it simply means they do
not have tan points like the blue merles. I instantly fell in love with
this color and along with the traditional merle pattern that Piper had
sported.
Much to my surprise Skyler turned out to be the ONLY
blue in his litter and he was meant for me. Cathy's husband brought
Skyler down to my mom and me on September 11, 2000. Mom and I instantly
fell in love with Skyler. My dad also loves him and they are best
buddies. Skyler "haunts" my dad for food and he more often than not gets
his treats. Hence, one reason why Skyler stays on a diet. He is the
Garfield of Shelties. You feed him and his dish is instantly clean. He
is never in a hurry to do anything, except eat. You call him and when he's ready
Skyler will come. He's a riot!
My dad and I are always "talking" for Skyler.
He has an opinion about everything. Skyler also "rums," when he feels
like you're eating something he wants. He asks "permission" to enter a
room if the Border Collies are already in it with another set of
vocalizations. As soon as you say "Skyler come!," he jumps a few BC's
and is by your side for a nap. Skyler loves to nap. Either at the foot of
my bed or underneath it. He sleep so soundly sometimes you have to look
to make sure he is breathing.
My dad has often said there will never be another
Sheltie like Skyler and I believe that wholeheartedly. He has completely
stolen our hearts!
As soon as I've gone through some of my doggie CD's
I'll post more photos of Skyler in action. He, too, loves to play Kong
ball.
Skyler
at 7 yrs. old above and below
