The Persians of Mystimitts graciously allow two Shetland Sheepdogs and an Australian Shepherd to be their "room mates" in our home.
I purchased my first tricolor Sheltie, C.C., in 1984.
Her first litter she produced four puppies.
A male and a female went to Japan where they both became champions.
The male, JCC Ch. Akirene's Classic Edition, Eddie for short, went on to become the top dog in Japan in the 1985-86 show season.
In 1989 my second tricolor Sheltie, a female named Lana, joined our family.
A granddaughter to my first Sheltie, Lana produced a Champion in her first litter.
Lana's daughter earned her final Championship points under the renowned Sheltie breeder/judge, Leslie Rogers.
Lana lived her entire life with incredible zest - still bouncing around the house like a puppy well after reaching her "senior" years. We lost her when she was 14 years old. We miss her so much. Rest in Peace, dear Lana.
Above is a family photo - from left to right is grandma C.C., grand daughter Lana, grandson Charlie, and a friend of the "family", Vern.
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Our
Australian Shepherd, Mysti, was
an unusual color called a "Blue Merle".
She liked to sit on a chair at the table - something she knews she wasn't allowed to do. :-) I think she was waiting for me to serve her a steak dinner. It was clear that Mysti considered herself a person. She was taken from us much too soon. I know Mysti has Lana to keep her company now and to play tag in a field of clouds. Until we meet again, sweet Mysti... |
In 2000 I purchased my first sable & white Sheltie. I named her Luba. What a character she is! Luba loves to rough house with other dogs. Her favorite playmate was her best friend Mysti, the Aussie. Dyg'r, a blue merle Aussie male has come to live at Mystimitts, but Luba hasn't quite figured him out.
Luba grew from a gangly puppy into a beautiful adult... so beautiful that in 2002 I entered her in her first dog show.
Luba was a star! She quickly earned both her Canadian & International Championships.
In her short show career Luba was once Best of Breed over a male Special and was twice Best of Opposite Sex over competition.
I would like to thank Debbie Moraes, my friend, and Luba's breeder & handler for showing her so beautifully.
While some people think cats and dogs do not get along, the Mystimitts "kids" prove them wrong. As the saying goes, "We are one big happy family".
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