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Quito
(Karmidale Hazy Dreams
avec Fleurdemai)
Shelridge Socrates x Edglonian Gold Forture at Karmidale
Please
click on the picture to see Quito's pedigree

photo September 2008
Quito's show results
click on the picture below
to see his results
photo July 2006 |
Quito
was our first sheltie. Once we had decided that we definitely
wanted a Shetland Sheepdog we e-mailed several breeders on
the availability of puppies. We met up with a local breeder
(Karen Costelloe – Karmidale) and once she was happy
that we would make suitable parents for one of her pups we
were on our way.
We went to meet Sophie (Quitos’ mum) before the puppies
were born and fell in love with her sweet nature.
We waited impatiently for the birth date to come around and when the
due date came Dale was so excited that he sat up most of the night waiting
for news of the birth via the internet. Quito was born in the early hours
of June 5th 2004. His name had been picked weeks in advance but by an
incredible
coincidence on channel 4 racing that morning they announced a non-runner
at the Derby meeting that day, you guessed it, QUITO…!!!
From 2 weeks of age we visited every week and took pictures of him. Eventually
the time came to bring him home.
He has been a joy to us ever since. He loves anybody and everybody, is
very intelligent and very gentle.
Although he was bought solely as a pet Karen convinced us to take him to
a couple of open shows to see if he liked it. He was unplaced but appeared
to love being in the ring, so we continued to do the odd show.
Months later we were pleasantly surprised when he was placed 3rd at both
Windsor and Richmond Championship shows.
By now Ludivine had caught the show bug and so took great delight in buying
a new suit to proudly show Quito at Crufts.
Quito has now matured into a lovely, gentle and beautiful adult and
has many talents! He has taken up agility and as he loves it, we're hoping
to
take part
in
a few competitions locally. He's also a PAT dog since 2007 and enjoys
visiting the residents at our local nursing home. He loves showing although,
being a bit stubborn by nature, he tends to decide when he wants to show
in the ring!!
He is also infatuated with playing ball, with it even taking priority
over everything else. His eyes just light up at the thought of going
to our local park and playing ball.

photo August 2008 |
Bouba
(Karmidale Jazz Singer
avec Fleurdemai)
Shelridge Socrates x Edglonian Gold Forture at Karmidale
Please
click on the picture to see Bouba's pedigree

photo April 2008
Bouba's show results
click on the picture below
to see his results

photo August 2008 |
Bouba
was born on the 29th September 2005 and is a full brother to
Quito. He came to us in November 2005 and quickly found his
place with Quito and Milo. He was Milo's play mate and cuddly
bear too. Bouba was a naughty little puppy, very often chewing
paper and cardboard or stealing socks (which I think is a typical
sheltie trait!). He and Quito took a bit more time to understand
each other but they soon became very close friends, particularly
after Milo
left
us. They now happily play together, chasing each other or playing
with a ball. We can't recall ever hearing a grumble between
them (even in the middle of the girls seasons!).
Bouba is a very intelligent, docile little fellow who loves learning
tricks, chasing Quito and scratching you until you pick him up for a
big cuddle. He's sometimes unsure about new things but soon learns to
cope with them and always seem to check with us that he's doing the right
thing!
In the showring, he did well
as a puppy and after a long time away following a serious injury,
he came back
in
March
for
another
try.
He's slowly gaining confidence and although not as confident in the
ring as his brother, we are hoping he'll carry on maturing
nicely. He has started Obedience training with Luds at home
and we're hoping to find him a heelwork to Music class as he
loves working!
He has
become
best
of
friends
with
the girls and
they all enjoy play fighting or tugging in the garden. His favourite
thing, chasing the tennis ball so that Quito can't bring it
back to us and has to chase him around!

photo August 2008 |
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