May 12, 2011

We were glad to be able to visit Monday and thank you for having us :) With having to leave I don't feel like I properly thanked you for Cassie (again) and told you how much we enjoyed being able to visit with your dogs! Thank you for keeping the sheltie breed a beautiful thing to see :)  Your dogs have such lovely personalities and beautiful coats and body. Thanks again so much! You have wonderful dogs with great temperments and we will keep you updated on Cassie's progress! Thank you so much for the oppourtunity to own such well bred dog and we'll spread your name whenever the chance comes up because I so appreciate your dedication to the breed!

Debbie B. & Family

April 5, 2011:

Hi Ellen, wanted to give you an Elvis update.

I am so proud of my good boy!!!

First, he is now officially Armitage Blue Suede Shoes MX, MXJ (he got his last title several weeks ago…see photo attached)

This past weekend of competition officially qualified him for the 2012 Agility Nationals!   YEA ELVIS! 

Can MACH be far behind????   Hoping to achieve this goal by year’s end. 

Thank you so much for Elvis!!    

"Bosox"

March 8, 2011:

"Bosox had his check-up today, and as expected, he got a great report!  Everyone in the vet's office thought he's adorable."

"My sister, brother-in-law, and their 2 little ones came out this past week-end to meet Bosox, and he did great with everyone!  He loved chasing the kids around the table and quickly learned to reverse directions and go under the table so he could catch them faster ~ very smart boy!!  In the past couple of days, he's also learned how to get on & off the patio and to sit for a treat; he loves playing outside too!  It's so much fun watching them learn, and shelties are such fast learners!!  My mom & cousin plan to come Sat to meet Bosox, and I'm sure he'll meet the neighbors soon too.  He's adjusting so well and has a great personality!  We enjoy  him so much!!"

  Becky G.

Armitage Blue Suede Shoes AX MXJ   (a.k.a. Elvis)

"All this in just over 1 year of competing.

His one year anniversary of Agility Trial competitions was October 11, 2010.

And he is only just 3 years old ( February 11, 2011 ) so I am VERY proud of his accomplishments."

Diane S.

March 2, 2011

Hi Ellen,

Just wanted to give you a quick Elvis update…….we just had our best Agility weekend yet.

A three day trial…..Elvis Double Q’d all three days!!   

He was ON FIRE!!!    

Three Double Q’s and 84 MACH points for the weekend……..his MACH totals so far…..4 Doubles and 300 points.    

2012 Agility Nationals…..lookout…..
here comes Elvis!!!

Hope all is well with you and Armitage Shelties!!

As is evident the girls are truly sisters now:) They play for hours on end. This surprises me because Jessie (age 5) has always been rather snappy with other dogs. She really was fearful and never had the chance to play much. So Silk has done wonders for her confidence.

She is doing beautifully in puppy class despite the fact that she is the youngest and smallest. Don't tell her that! The next in size is a
5 mos Terv. She is already doing small agility obstacles.
and she can't take her eyes off the older dogs running courses. She tries to go out there with them. She races around the kitchen and family room, over chair legs and jumps off the 2 steps, at least 5 times every night. She is so fast that all you can see is a black streak. She is also retrieving balls and toys. I will try to get some pics in class this week.

Despite her feistiness she is very well behaved and listens when you tell her not to do something. Is already house trained and barks and scratches at the door to go out. Also she still sleeps in her chair until I wake up no matter what time, and stays there until I come to get her. I could never have wished for a better puppy.

Jan Jessie and Silk

January 25, 2011:

We have a !! Wonder puppy here!!!
She has settled in nicely and right at home. Scratches at the door and barks
to go out. She sleeps on her chair until we get up, no matter what time it is.
Waits at the door until I say it alright to go through. She hits the paper every
time. It is still too nasty to go outside , but she would like to when Jessie goes.
Cant wait until Spring!!!! Jessie is playing with her now and it is so good for
her to be more active. I came into the kitchen today and she was sound asleep
draped across my shoes. She plays with anything you give her and can actually
carry a tennis ball around in her mouth. Sheltie friends on facebook are going
crazy over her. One from England who is on the World Agility team said she
would love to have her little brother if she lived in the US. Hows that for a
compliment?!!! So far nothing chewed up except her newspapers. Would not
need a paper shredder as she shreds them into perfect little ribbons.
More to follow................... 
  
Jan Jessie and Silky

March 2, 2011:

Hi Ellen,

We just wanted to say thanks again for letting us meet with you and see your
puppies yesterday.  They are all so very adorable, and we so hope to get the
opportunity to provide a loving home & many years of companionship with the
one (bigger) little guy.  We are very impressed with your dogs & pups and
especially the great bloodlines with champions and longevity.

Thanks again, and we hope to hear from you Wed and see you Fri to get
our new baby!!

Becky & Roy

Another Armitage Sheltie doing Agility...

Armitage Shock' N  Ya  All,  NA, OA