What's New
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.We are excited to announce that our new litter for spring is here! Born February 19, 2019. Our handsome blue merle, Cisco, was bred to our dark red tri, Piper. Both dogs have good temperaments and some charming characteristics. Piper is so cute when she has a milkbone in her mouth. She tries to bark to get your attention but the sound comes out quite strange. Cisco gets a toy and works hard to get you to try to take it. His stubby tail goes a thousand miles a second all the while he is teasing you. Piper and Cisco are clear on their DNA panels. AKC
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Here they are-all six of them! She has 2 blue merle males, 1 blue merle female, 1 red tri female, 1 red tri male, and 1 black tri female. They are strong and healthy. The blue merles have deposits on them but the tris are available.
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Photos of Cisco and Piper
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Tanzy and Cisco playing ball
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I thought it would be fun to put up some of the variations of blue merle coloring. The different shades that fall into "blue merle" are quite interesting. Some of the coloring was more common back in the 70's and 80's. Some colors crop up by surprise in our "modern aussies" like Rustler and Lilac. The cryptic merles aren't as common as they were. Some colors aren't as accepted in the show ring but are fun variations that make these dogs unique.
Tanzy and Smokey
Tanzy and Smokey
Tanzy and Smokey
This is Tanzy with her special kitty, Smokey. They act like arch rivals much of the time, but they actually are best friends. Smokey teases Tanzy until she chases her. It can look dangerous to the cat but the game has gone on for months so it must be just a game they play. Smokey stayed at Heavenbound from "kittenhood" and was a kitten herself when Lily came. Smokey spent many minutes nursing from Lily while she laid on the front porch. Amazingly, Lily allowed it. Smokey tries rubbing on all the dogs but only a few of them put up with her. The others walk away.
Now Smokey has a new pal, Aspen. I had to photo Aspen and Smokey through the window so they wouldn't know I was watching them.
Aspen at 1 year
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