Hi and welcome to the forum. I am so sorry for your loss and a new sheltie can help heal in so many ways. They are all so different in personality's and give us such love. I take you are a rose gardener -that is my passion along with our two shelties. Good luck on your search.
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dawns2shelties
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Welcome to the forum. I am so sorry for your loss but look forward to learning more about you and your future Sheltie. There are many Sheltie Rescues you may also want to look into.
rosegardener
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Thanks for your replies. This is such a supportive forum, with so much experience and knowledge that I keep reading and getting impatient for our new dog!
Unfortunately, there is no rescue in our area, and we need a certain temperament in a dog in order to live with our parrots. We have two, and one would climb down to sit with Alice. I used to walk in the room, and the dog would be lying on her side, asleep, and the parrot would be near or on her, roosting, with her eyes closed and one claw drawn up, a very relaxed sight!
The smaller bird loved to fly down, land on Alice, and get a ride. Since the birds regard dogs as their pets, and sometimes underlings, there was never a conflict. Alice was unconcerned as to her place in the literal pecking order. As shy as she was, she had no fear of the birds. In fact, if the small bird did not hop on for a morning walk, Alice would dash around, slowing down when she came to the perch, waiting for her passenger.
We don't expect this behavior from other dogs, as they are all so individualistic, but we cannot have a dog that would be a "chaser".
My sister had Shelties, and hers would have eaten our feathered friends in no time! I think we would have better luck raising a female from calm-type parents, than rescuing say, a male with a dominant streak. Just my feelings, based on rescuing a Foxhound, Basset, Lab, Dalmatian, and half a dozen other mixed breeds over the years.
Then there is the issue of health. The problems caused by poor breeding practices were too heartbreaking for my daughter, as well as for me. While there can be rescue dogs without these issues, my sister's dogs lived to 15 and 16. A friend's Sheltie lived to 20, and so I thought Alice would be very long lived. We had always had rescues, strays, and SPCA dogs before Alice.
She is one of two animals we ever got from a breeder, the other being the little parrot. In both cases, they were for my daughter, and we wanted a certain temperament. In both cases, they exceeded our expectations immeasurably.
So, that is our story. While a rescue would be great for a second dog, I'd like one with a better chance to be healthier. That said, I do go to the SPCA once a week, just in case.
Once you have a Sheltie, you love them forever!
Unfortunately, there is no rescue in our area, and we need a certain temperament in a dog in order to live with our parrots. We have two, and one would climb down to sit with Alice. I used to walk in the room, and the dog would be lying on her side, asleep, and the parrot would be near or on her, roosting, with her eyes closed and one claw drawn up, a very relaxed sight!
The smaller bird loved to fly down, land on Alice, and get a ride. Since the birds regard dogs as their pets, and sometimes underlings, there was never a conflict. Alice was unconcerned as to her place in the literal pecking order. As shy as she was, she had no fear of the birds. In fact, if the small bird did not hop on for a morning walk, Alice would dash around, slowing down when she came to the perch, waiting for her passenger.
We don't expect this behavior from other dogs, as they are all so individualistic, but we cannot have a dog that would be a "chaser".
My sister had Shelties, and hers would have eaten our feathered friends in no time! I think we would have better luck raising a female from calm-type parents, than rescuing say, a male with a dominant streak. Just my feelings, based on rescuing a Foxhound, Basset, Lab, Dalmatian, and half a dozen other mixed breeds over the years.
Then there is the issue of health. The problems caused by poor breeding practices were too heartbreaking for my daughter, as well as for me. While there can be rescue dogs without these issues, my sister's dogs lived to 15 and 16. A friend's Sheltie lived to 20, and so I thought Alice would be very long lived. We had always had rescues, strays, and SPCA dogs before Alice.
She is one of two animals we ever got from a breeder, the other being the little parrot. In both cases, they were for my daughter, and we wanted a certain temperament. In both cases, they exceeded our expectations immeasurably.
So, that is our story. While a rescue would be great for a second dog, I'd like one with a better chance to be healthier. That said, I do go to the SPCA once a week, just in case.
Once you have a Sheltie, you love them forever!rosegardener
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Oh yes, Susan, I love my roses! Just finished putting in some bareroot Europeanas, a climbing Golden Showers (old, single type), and a Double Delight. Have an assortment of others. All my bouquets will be yellow and pink, or red and white.
What kinds do you prefer?
Hope it's okay to talk roses on a dog forum.
What kinds do you prefer?
Hope it's okay to talk roses on a dog forum.
KarenCurtis
Forums Sage
Hi and welcome. I introduced our sheltie, Sandstorm, to our bird when we got him home at 5 months. I have a lovebird who is 6.5 yrs old, and she is used to dogs. When Sandstorm realized the bird was also a member of the family, there were no problems. I made this clear right away and Sandstorm understood. Still, we watch him very carefully when we take the bird out of her cage.
I think your point about finding a well bred sheltie who will get along with the birds is a good one. We bought Sandstorm from a reputable breeder who could tell us about his temperament. She had him for 5 months. Although you never know with dogs, I believe that showing the dog right away how much you value your birds is key.
Good luck!!
I think your point about finding a well bred sheltie who will get along with the birds is a good one. We bought Sandstorm from a reputable breeder who could tell us about his temperament. She had him for 5 months. Although you never know with dogs, I believe that showing the dog right away how much you value your birds is key.
Good luck!!
danisgoat
Moderator
We have four guinea pigs that live in a big open cage on the floor. My girls are great with the guinea pigs. I may have some pictures of them with the piggies in my album. We got Chloe and Dandie as pups from a breeder. Vinca is a rescue and she lives at my mom's house. She has, from day one, wanted to chase the piggies.
BarbV
Forums Celebrity
Welcome to the forum!
Losing your forever pup is the hardest thing imaginable. Replacing that pup is equally hard. Because you can't "replace" them, ever. You can only hope to open up a different part of your heart to this baby. Not surplant the old.
Danisgoat pointed to you a few key sites here. We can't recommend one breeder or another except through private PM, but many of us have tons of experience in introducing new pups into homes and how to find a breeder.
My forever pup died almost 3 years ago. It took me about 3 days to decide that I needed another dog. And about another 2 weeks to confirm that it had to be another Sheltie (I did look at other breeds, because I did not want to "replace" Timber.....but all the analysis kept coming back to another Sheltie).
Sheltie Hugs to you and good luck
Losing your forever pup is the hardest thing imaginable. Replacing that pup is equally hard. Because you can't "replace" them, ever. You can only hope to open up a different part of your heart to this baby. Not surplant the old.
Danisgoat pointed to you a few key sites here. We can't recommend one breeder or another except through private PM, but many of us have tons of experience in introducing new pups into homes and how to find a breeder.
My forever pup died almost 3 years ago. It took me about 3 days to decide that I needed another dog. And about another 2 weeks to confirm that it had to be another Sheltie (I did look at other breeds, because I did not want to "replace" Timber.....but all the analysis kept coming back to another Sheltie).
Sheltie Hugs to you and good luck
Calliesmom
Moderator
Welcome 
hope to see pix when your new pup comes home
hope to see pix when your new pup comes home