Limit meets The Pack

We drove to my parents' house after briefly stopping to pick everyone else up at home. That means Limit drove for several days in OR, flew overnight to MI, drove all the way across MI, then drove North to my parents'. THEN we introduced him to 7 more dogs: 3 intact males at that. He is SO STRONG. Nothing upsets him, he just cruises along in a very happy-go-lucky manner until something happens to make him stand up for himself (being stepped on primarily by larger dogs LOL) and then he goes back to happy boy. He's so fun!

Eden with her new little brother:

She's enjoying playing with him while he's shorter than her!

 

Kastle likes that he has a new tug-buddy!

 He likes the shade (it's WICKED hot!).

Welcome to Michigan

Limit made it (and he held it the whole flight!)! I honestly took so many pictures I don't even know what to post!

I'll hit the highlights and then link to the whole set.

1. He's cute as all get out!

2. He intimidated Finn immediately and started to herd him around.

3. He likes toys!!!!

4. He likes to tug!!

 5. Confident beyond a doubt.

6. I like him a lot!

Not that long ago....

The rest of the absolutely adorable pics are HERE.

He's such a riot. Super confident and outgoing, he loves to run, chase, tug, play. He trips and falls a LOT and it's spectacular and does not bother him one bit. He is very sweet and affectionate with me but a handful with Finn. I'm going to have to be careful with soft dogs - he is all about taking advantage and putting them where he wants him LOL. Going to be a handful for sure!

En Route!

Through a GSD forum, someone heard about the struggles I was having getting Limit to me in MI. This amazing person then offered to meet the breeder 1/2 from the airport and pick him up and bring him to Portland and ship him off to me. I cannot even describe the kindness. The breeder brought Limit to her SIL's house and the SIL met my friend from the forum. He ships out tonight and I go pick him up tomorrow morning in Detroit!

My friend tells me that he is a lot of fun. Very funny, full of energy and personality, bold/confident, curious, loves to tug and back talk! :-D Sounds like a riot!

A Name!

Brokenstirrups No Limits aka Limit!

Now if we could only find a way to get him to MI...turns out Remote Oregon is an iffy place to get a puppy out of. I wasn't even aware that was a possibility. It was so easy to get Kastle from Belgium to the US. We are looking at every possible route, flying, dog haulers, pet transporters...everything, hoping something will come up :-(

Puppy Pics

Still unnamed, but here he is at 4.5 weeks!

Search for a Dog

After searching for a Border Collie or Australian Cattle Dog to fit my performance and personality/temperament needs, and failing, I decided to check out the Australian Kelpie as an option. First, they are not that popular in the USA, therefore a little difficult to find litters. They are not recognized by the American Kennel Club, also making it difficult to find litters. They are recognized by the United Kennel Club but, like many breeds, there is a separation between working and show dogs.

I randomly came across a breeder in Diamond, OR who had pups for sale (Broken Stirrup Ranch), so I emailed to ask the standard questions. The breeder replied that she had one male puppy left, the other two are going to repeat homes and that she had placed pups in agility homes in the past with good results. She put a tennis ball in with the pups at 4.5 weeks old and the largest male pounced on it, growling and trying to stuff it into his mouth - did I want that one? Yup, I do! :-D

Sire: R & R Hubcap (Cap)
K02067
Red/tan stud
Weight 50-55 lbs
Height 20-20 1/2 inches

Dam: Seth Creek Ruby (Ruby)
K02942
Red/Tan Bitch
06/22/2004
Weight: 40-45 lbs
Height: 19 inches tall