Congratulations on beginning the joy of learning Sheltie behavior first-hand! And thank you for adopting your blue merle boy. I hope you have many wonderful years together.
Yep, we LOVE pics, and pics of the kitties, too, please! My adventures in Sheltie-land began with my heart dog, Neechee (now at Rainbow Bridge). The household consisted of Neechee (a very tiny Sheltie), a huge seal-point Siamese named Chuck, Max the Border Collie, and Tuxedo Kitty Bobcat, plus a succession of foster Border Collies. Much to my surprise, cats and Shelties are so similar in their mannerisms (especially holding things in their front paws). All my dogs have gotten along extremely well with cats. Bobcat and Max (both had startlingly similar markings - both black and white) were such great friends that the cat would sleep on top or beside the dog's crate.
Anyway, welcome to the forums, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
Yep, we LOVE pics, and pics of the kitties, too, please! My adventures in Sheltie-land began with my heart dog, Neechee (now at Rainbow Bridge). The household consisted of Neechee (a very tiny Sheltie), a huge seal-point Siamese named Chuck, Max the Border Collie, and Tuxedo Kitty Bobcat, plus a succession of foster Border Collies. Much to my surprise, cats and Shelties are so similar in their mannerisms (especially holding things in their front paws). All my dogs have gotten along extremely well with cats. Bobcat and Max (both had startlingly similar markings - both black and white) were such great friends that the cat would sleep on top or beside the dog's crate.
Anyway, welcome to the forums, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask!
