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12-10-2005, 09:41 PM | #1 |
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SHINE!
My Cardigan puppy arrived from Washington State yesterday afternoon. Her litter name is "Shine" after the Australian movie by that title. Since the sire of the litter is an Australian import, the breeder decided to name the pups after different Austrailian movies. I loved that movie, "Shine"! I love the pup! I love the name, "Shine"! The pup arrived just 11 days before the winter solstice when the light begins to come back. Its been the year from hell for me, and I've been promising myself a Cardigan puppy forever. I paid for her by delivering phone books. I've delivered 3,000 for her so far and I've only got another 1,500 to go before she's paid off. She's worth every phone book I threw. Every mile in the snow I've driven. She's the best Christmas present I've ever gotten.
May the light of the Holidays shine for you all! Merry Christmas! Scene from my most recent phone book delivery route : Last edited by marichiko; 12-10-2005 at 09:56 PM. |
12-10-2005, 10:01 PM | #2 |
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When you get tired of that name you can call her Spoiled Rotten...she will be by then.
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12-11-2005, 02:37 AM | #3 |
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Who's your momma, pretty girl
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12-11-2005, 02:54 AM | #4 |
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Isn't she gorgeous? Here's two more pics! Her eyes are so human!
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12-11-2005, 08:56 AM | #5 |
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She's a sweetheart, alright. Congratulations.
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12-11-2005, 12:26 PM | #6 |
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Beautiful!!!!
I love Corgis. They are incredibly smart little dogs. Are you thinking about doing any kind of agility training with her? |
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12-12-2005, 04:06 AM | #8 |
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She seems to have settled in well enough judging by the last picture - Looks like you will have a great time with her.
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12-12-2005, 05:51 AM | #9 |
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Cute pup, hope she's nicer than the Queen's.
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The Queen's corgis are roundly detested by the palace staff, from what I have read. They are spoiled, practically untrained and vicious. Some of them have even bitten Her Majesty, and if I remember right, didn't a pack of them rush out a back door of the palace and kill somebody else's dog who had come to visit?
It's the owner who has the power to decide whether the animal will be a pet or a pest. There is only one letter difference in those words, but a world of difference in the way the animal gets there. Marichiko knows how to do it right
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12-13-2005, 01:44 AM | #12 |
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My lord! That tells me more than I ever wanted to know about the British Royal(?) family right there! Corgi's. both Pembrooke and Cardigan, are renowned for their gentle natures and sweet personalities. They will get VERY protective if their owner is threatened, but other than that, they are one of the happiest breeds of dog around. That the Queen would have a pack of CORGI'S committing such atrocities is stunning. I wonder if Prince Charles tortures them from puppyhood on or what?
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12-13-2005, 02:08 AM | #13 |
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Maybe the palace staff surreptitiously kicked a Corgi everytime they felt like kicking one of the royals
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12-13-2005, 02:33 AM | #14 |
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Mari - if you want some tips on getting Shine into agility, let me know. My sister & her friend teach dog agility, and it's amazing how quick young dogs pick up on it. There is a corgi in their group, and I am always amazed that he can follow the big dogs through the loops & hurdles effortlessly!!
I bought my sister a German Shepherd pup, and even as a baby he is one driven little guy! He is in training for search & rescue right now, and it always amazes me how fast he picks things up. His name is Jaeger, and here's a link to his daddy: http://www.committedtocanine.com/Colin.htm Have a peek thru their website - they have some amazing dogs. |
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