“This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.”
~ Dalai Lama 21st century spiritual and political leader of Tibet and Nobel Peace Prize winner (1989)
I am a major animal lover! At one time had four Sheltie dogs in my home and they could cause enough ruccus for 25 kids hollering! But I really love the breed.
Now I am down to one Sheltie male name Nikki! He is a really sweet dog who loves people and other dogs. But, boy! Is he ever verbal!
We are presently looking for a companion for him as he is very social and loves to play!
I love the Shetland Sheepdog breed. I had a female and like you say they do bark. I hope you all don't think this is mean but I had her debarked. We just couldn't get her to quit barking. The vet did the operation, many years ago. It makes them sound like they are coughing. Anyway it is a idea, exspecially neighbors whom the bark bothers.
Rindy! I got a new Shetland Sheepdog last night from a breeder. The Sheltie is a female, ex-agility champion where the owner could no longer give her the attention she needed. She has been de-barked as well. I will admit Rindy that I have a real problem with this, but it wasn't going to stop me from getting this dog because she had the best temperment of any Sheltie I have ever had and she needed a good, loving home.
Anyway, my new Sheltie's name is "Irish." I didn't name her, her previous owner did. I forget what her all her show name is, but it had Irish in it and that is her name. She is the most beautiful and intelligent dog as I think all Shelties are anyway! do I sound prejudiced?
Rindy! I got a new Shetland Sheepdog last night from a breeder. The Sheltie is a female, ex-agility champion where the owner could no longer give her the attention she needed. She has been de-barked as well. I will admit Rindy that I have a real problem with this, but it wasn't going to stop me from getting this dog because she had the best temperment of any Sheltie I have ever had and she needed a good, loving home.
Anyway, my new Sheltie's name is "Irish." I didn't name her, her previous owner did. I forget what her all her show name is, but it had Irish in it and that is her name. She is the most beautiful and intelligent dog as I think all Shelties are anyway! do I sound prejudiced?
Oh Rose I am so happy for you!!!! Send me a picture. You will get used to the bark. I remember I had kids coming to my door asking if my dog had a cold.
way to go Rose
P.S. Doesn't sound like prejudice sounds like love to me. I agree Shelties are smart dogs.
Currently, I'm down to only 6 cats-Baby, 15 yr. calico female queen; Duder, 14 yr. black, blind female; Bear, 13 yr. dark grey blind male; Midi, 12 yr. black male; Tinker, 11 yr. black female (who was born 6 months AFTER her mother was fixed ) and Bouncer, 10 yr. black and white female who was thrown out of a car in front of me on the street one day . Anyway, that is my current family.
Realm: Hemel Hemsptead - originally nr LLantrisant
Aaah ... animals:)) Love them love them ... here's my little lot ..
Teala - Female Black labrador - 5 years old and just gone through a false pregnancy (gonna have to get her spayed )
Harriet - female hamster - 1 year old (aaaw she is so cute )
Tess - female Pine snake - aged 3 1/2 and nearly 6 foot long (beautiful and stroppy)
Roxy - female Pine snake - 1 1/2 years old and stunning colours (4 foot long)
Barney - Male 1 /12 year old Anerythristic Corn snake .. 3 foot long and cute as a button
Monty - Male 1 1/2 year old Ghost Corn snake .. 3 foot long and as laid back as ya like
Izzy - Female Carolina Corn snake aged 6 months .. striking colours and sweet as a kitten.
Bonnie - female 1 year old Boa Constrictor (snake!) ... 3 foot long (again!) and as soft as the labrador (apart from feeding day when you don`t want to put your hand near her after she's been fed!!)
And lastly .. but certainly not least .. is our new arrival ...
Bob - male Bearded Dragon - approx 4 months old - he was a birthday present to me from my better half
And that .. apart from 4 kids between us ranging from 19 to 7 .. is our family:)))
Mayte
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If it breaks when it bends, ya better not put it in!!
We have 3 black Labs, Cody, Max and Sadie, all 14 yrs. old. Also have 5 aquariums. We have been talking about getting a puppy, but not sure if it is a good idea. It would be good so the older dogs could housebreak it, but not sure if they would go for it.
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"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.
We have a husky and the leader dog puppy I'm raising is a black lab. Uinta is our husky and Tala is the puppy.
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DRAGON BLESSING
May dragons bring you wealth and guard your treasures May they banish darkness and enlighten you May female dragons grant you inner power May the Dragon Queen neutralize your enemies May Dragon Spirits give you power over Elementals May weather dragons bring rain at your request May Ti'amat effect the changes you command May Ishtar grant you Dragon Power May Ishtar grant you Dragon Power
Avatar - Maine Coon Cat. Anastajia - Cat, part Maine Coon, part?? Elmo - mix dog Jasmine - dachshund Wang - Chinese Water Dragon (lizard) and 4 Zebra Finch, no names.
Oh Rose I am so happy for you!!!! Send me a picture. You will get used to the bark. I remember I had kids coming to my door asking if my dog had a cold.
way to go Rose
P.S. Doesn't sound like prejudice sounds like love to me. I agree Shelties are smart dogs.