They are not buddies doubt they ever will be but they are peaceful. Actually Diva and I are the only ones the like Birch. Poor guy.
Ember thinks he should go back to where he came from most days. Luckily he is smart enough to stay away from her.
Very regal looking young man! So glad you made that decision Dr. Shelli. It's just good to go with your heart sometimes! Nice to hear he is everything you hoped for.
when Spruce bashes his head with the basket or falls between the fallen logs on your walks or tries to drown himself in the ocean.
Yes but doesn't Ember think that of anyone that is not amusing her or serving her (I think that is why she liked Spitfire, kindred spirit of what's in it for me)Justice and Birch have a live and let live relationship as in Justice has decided that he can live.
The Oh c**p look on his face was priceless.
I took this picture of Birch the other day and just wanted to share. He is now 21 months old will be 22 at the end of the month. Sigh,where does the time go.
He is an awesome dog. Everything I thought he would be when I took him home. He still has his goofy moments but when it comes down to working, his ethic is second only Justice. We are currently concentrating on Agility right now but we continue to make progress in obedience. I suppose he is about ready for beginners obedience and rally but I would like to tighten his heeling up a bit more and his fronts need some work(he likes to bump me a bit too much)
For the record, he matured out at 16 3/4" and is currently about 26lbs of lean solid muscle. He just blew the last of the undercoat 2 weeks ago so this him is him totally out of coat. Can't wait to see what his adult coat will look like.
Yes i am very glad as well. It is funny how things work out because his brother which I considered taking in his place when it was a possiblity that Birch was going oversized based on his 10wks measurement. The one that was show quality and was in the middle of the charts, remember him? Ended up being oversize too except that it didn't happen until he was was 14 months old(Birch was almost over at 6 months). Broke Rachels' heart.
That puppy now lives with Irene and Toffee. Spruce the ex show dog with 10 points and 1 major beach bum/duck sheltie and I think exactly the same size as Birch.
I am a believer in we get the dogs we are meant to have. Right, Irene. Though, Irene maybe you secretly long for Sketcher(polaris)
