5/24/11

From Ashley,

From Ashley, who has Fury out of Drago and Chinook, 2011. Please note, Ashley was one of our first puppy families and one who has been watching our breeding program for years. She wanted Chinook as a puppy but was not in a position to adopt another dog at the time, so Chinook became ours to keep. When we announced the Chinook / Drago breeding, Ashley was first in line, requesting the wildest female puppy of the bunch. If that puppy were to be black and long coated, so much the better. We watched the black puppy with suspense to see if she would be the one and well, here you have it, you have to love Ashley’s description right below the picture of Fury.

Oh how nice it was to get the update!

I have to tell you…this little black whirlwind has captured my heart. I can’t get enough of her. She started puppy class Saturday and was the envy of all. The other puppies were typical rambunctious pups, running and playing. Fury however was sitting beautifully in from of me, focused on me and only me. Didn’t care what else was going on. Pretty soon the teacher (who is a good friend of mine) had to explain why Fury was the way she was and how “different ” shepherds are to train than the other breeds in the group. Ha ha. I was just beaming with pride.

She is like no other pup I have had. Hank was a mush and love bug from the start, and didn’t develop the drive til later. Pyro had beautiful obedience from the beginning, yet no drive til 5-6 months old. This girl just has a “take on the world” attitude and projects it in everything she does. She is bold, inquisitive, focused, and has tons of drive already! She is the dog version of me! I love it. I couldn’t have picked a better pup had I designed her myself. And not only that, but she is BEAUTIFUL! her ears are up and she reminds me of a wolf pup. I just want to hold her all the time! Lol…though those days are over. She wants to be on the ground. She now goes to the door and cries to go potty. Brilliant!

Agility and SAR here we come! She is already tracking and will fly through a tunnel and over an A- frame in the blink of an eye. Also…a recall to die for! This girl is simply incredible. I dare say this, as I have had some amazing pups, and in turn amazing working dogs (Pyro, Hank, Leo, Loki)…but she may be the best yet. Haven’t had one with the confidence and drive that she has, this early on.

You did it again, E! I am so glad I waited for this litter. She and I are going to do great things. I have to stop myself because I could go on and on. Just know that I couldn’t be happier with my girl and of course my wonderdog Hank.

Three day trial this weekend…wish us luck!

Hugs! 🙂