Acadia Shelties

Celebrating a Century: Over-view of the ASSA National

>> Monday, April 25, 2011 – ASSA National

The 2011 ASSA National was in St. Louis, MO. These are pictures of the the entrance to the Purina Center,the head table, the ring, the grooming area, and my grooming area.

Acadia's Crown Prince "Luke"

>> Monday, April 11, 2011 – Glory, Luke, Manny

Luke is pretty even when he is doing nothing. He is sired by Ch. Acadia Prince of Peace x Ch. Acadia's Crowning Glory

A fast trip to Chicago

>> Sunday, April 10, 2011 – brags, conformation, Show Low

This past Saturday I was in Chicago judging sweepstakes. I had a nice entry of 21 puppies. It was fun to go to another part of the country and see some of the dogs I will be seeing at the National. It gave me an opportunity to look at some of the competition.

I stayed with Merrylee and Chet- Nicky's owners. I got in late on Friday and left early on Sunday- not nearly enough time to socialize, but I did get to see a few important (to me) people. Ellen brought Leo to the show for me to see. Leo is Cassia's son and Liza's brother. I was surprised by how much he looks like Cassia. These puppies are 8 months old. It was really nice to see them both.

Penny was there competing in Utility with ShowLow. I was getting so excited because he was qualifing in each exercize- until the VERY LAST ONE!!!!!!!!!! I couldn't belive it!! ALMOST! Penny is a great trainer, I am sure they will accomplish this task- but he is getting older, so the pressure is on.

Merrylee had leased Josie for a litter. She bred Josie to Nicky. I brought her and her daughter home with me. I think I will write about my travel in another post. Traveling with a puppy is a lot of fun- and much more interesting than traveling alone. These pictures are of the puppy, Tiki.

Acadia Prince of Peace wins his second major

>> – conformation, Manny

Manny is doing quite well. He is currently being shown by Terry Jennings and I was not there to see either win. I am feeling some withdrawl- I want to be at the shows too. I want to be showing Cassia. The National is coming up the week after next- I am really looking forward to it.

My puppy buyers are the BEST!!

>> Saturday, April 2, 2011 – Allie, great pets, Rincon

This weekend most of the puppies from the Rincon x Allie litter are going to new homes. I have said it before, but it is still true, the people who buy my puppies are the BEST!!! Today Mike and I spent all day with puppy buyers. I love those interactions. Thank you!

When ever people ask if selling the puppies makes me sad, I always reply no- I love to add joy to peoples' families. My life is enriched by meeting such great people through my dogs- and I know that the dogs enrich their lives as well.

Acadia Prince of Peace- aka- Manny wins a major!

>> Sunday, March 27, 2011 – Charlie Brown, conformation, Dove, Glory, Manny

Yeah Manny! Manny is the litter brother to Cassia and Eden. He is the 3rd from this litter to be pointed and both he and Cassia have won majors now. That is a great start. This successful litter is sired by Acadia King Charles x Acadia Peace of Mind. Acadia King Charles is the litter brother to Ch. Acadia's Crowning Glory.