SHINE!

12-10-2005, 09:41 PM

My Cardigan puppy arrived from Washington State yesterday afternoon. Her litter name is "Shine" after the Australian movie by that title. Since the sire of the litter is an Australian import, the breeder decided to name the pups after different Austrailian movies. I loved that movie, "Shine"! I love the pup! I love the name, "Shine"! The pup arrived just 11 days before the winter solstice when the light begins to come back. Its been the year from hell for me, and I've been promising myself a Cardigan puppy forever. I paid for her by delivering phone books. I've delivered 3,000 for her so far and I've only got another 1,500 to go before she's paid off. She's worth every phone book I threw. Every mile in the snow I've driven. She's the best Christmas present I've ever gotten.

May the light of the Holidays shine for you all!

Merry Christmas!

Scene from my most recent phone book delivery route :

xoxoxoBruce · 12-10-2005, 10:01 PM

When you get tired of that name you can call her Spoiled Rotten...she will be by then.

Tonchi · 12-11-2005, 02:37 AM

Who's your momma, pretty girl

12-11-2005, 02:54 AM

Isn't she gorgeous? Here's two more pics! Her eyes are so human!

Trilby · 12-11-2005, 08:56 AM

She's a sweetheart, alright. Congratulations.

seakdivers · 12-11-2005, 12:26 PM

Beautiful!!!!

I love Corgis. They are incredibly smart little dogs. Are you thinking about doing any kind of agility training with her?

12-11-2005, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by seakdivers

Beautiful!!!!

I love Corgis. They are incredibly smart little dogs. Are you thinking about doing any kind of agility training with her?

I have been playing with that idea in my mind. Corgi's are incredible that way! To see those little dogs flying on their short legs is a wonder to behold! I am going to contact the local kennel club and see what avenues for that sort of training are available. But first I've got to get her crate trained!

Cyclefrance · 12-12-2005, 04:06 AM

She seems to have settled in well enough judging by the last picture - Looks like you will have a great time with her.

Griff · 12-12-2005, 05:51 AM

Cute pup, hope she's nicer than the Queen's.

12-12-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

Cute pup, hope she's nicer than the Queen's.

The Queen makes do with the lowly Pembrooke Corgi, while Shine is a magnificent Cardigan Corgi. Cardigans are much bigger AND smarter than Pembrookes, plus Cardigans have long furry tails that remind one of a fox's tail. In fact, as adults, Cardigans look nothing so much as like a short legged fox!

Tonchi · 12-13-2005, 02:08 AM

Maybe the palace staff surreptitiously kicked a Corgi everytime they felt like kicking one of the royals

seakdivers · 12-13-2005, 02:33 AM

Mari - if you want some tips on getting Shine into agility, let me know. My sister & her friend teach dog agility, and it's amazing how quick young dogs pick up on it. There is a corgi in their group, and I am always amazed that he can follow the big dogs through the loops & hurdles effortlessly!!

I bought my sister a German Shepherd pup, and even as a baby he is one driven little guy! He is in training for search & rescue right now, and it always amazes me how fast he picks things up.
His name is Jaeger, and here's a link to his daddy: http://www.committedtocanine.com/Colin.htm

Have a peek thru their website - they have some amazing dogs.

Dagney · 12-18-2005, 11:47 AM

Mari,

How's the new baby adjusting? I haven't had much of a chance to post lately, but saw her photos and think she is just ADORABLE!

12-18-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagney

Mari,

How's the new baby adjusting? I haven't had much of a chance to post lately, but saw her photos and think she is just ADORABLE!

Hi Dagney! Thanks for asking! The new baby is doing great! She and Rikki the kitten are now the best of friends and they are playing together - so cute! She is settling in well and is as smart as she is cute. She is a wonderful dog!

I'm glad Cyclefrance cleared up the mystery for us. It was hard for me to believe that a dog specifically bred to have a sunny and gentle disposition the way Corgi's are would turn killer. I can believe it of the bull terriers of Princess Anne. She and they both look quite disdainful and arrogant in the pic which accompanied the article.

Yeah, pay someone enough and you can beat a murder rap in ANY country! LOL!

Tonchi · 12-20-2005, 12:12 AM

The lovely Princess Anne has beaten EVERY rap in England except murder, it seems. She never obeyed any traffic regulations in her life, but the police there are helpless to do anything about her. She will not even stop if they attempt to pull her over for speeding (which is at least once a week), so they write her up and I don't know if she even is required to pay the fines. She certainly has never spent any time being booked or lost her license. Royalty is one thing, but it seems that showing contempt for the laws of the land (which the Queen is sworn to uphold) is not exactly the best PR for the house of Winsor.

Interesting how much the Princess resembles her dogs' profile in that photo, isn't it? Or maybe it is the other way around

They say people and their pets tend to look amazingly similar after many years. Does the Queen have the Corgi features too?

12-10-2005, 09:41 PM	#1
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	SHINE! My Cardigan puppy arrived from Washington State yesterday afternoon. Her litter name is "Shine" after the Australian movie by that title. Since the sire of the litter is an Australian import, the breeder decided to name the pups after different Austrailian movies. I loved that movie, "Shine"! I love the pup! I love the name, "Shine"! The pup arrived just 11 days before the winter solstice when the light begins to come back. Its been the year from hell for me, and I've been promising myself a Cardigan puppy forever. I paid for her by delivering phone books. I've delivered 3,000 for her so far and I've only got another 1,500 to go before she's paid off. She's worth every phone book I threw. Every mile in the snow I've driven. She's the best Christmas present I've ever gotten. May the light of the Holidays shine for you all! Merry Christmas! Scene from my most recent phone book delivery route : Attached Images Last edited by marichiko; 12-10-2005 at 09:56 PM.

12-10-2005, 10:01 PM	#2
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	When you get tired of that name you can call her Spoiled Rotten...she will be by then. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-11-2005, 02:37 AM	#3
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	Who's your momma, pretty girl __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

12-11-2005, 02:54 AM	#4
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Isn't she gorgeous? Here's two more pics! Her eyes are so human! Attached Images

12-11-2005, 08:56 AM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	She's a sweetheart, alright. Congratulations. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-11-2005, 12:26 PM	#6
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	Beautiful!!!! I love Corgis. They are incredibly smart little dogs. Are you thinking about doing any kind of agility training with her?

12-12-2005, 04:06 AM	#8
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	She seems to have settled in well enough judging by the last picture - Looks like you will have a great time with her. __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

12-12-2005, 05:51 AM	#9
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Cute pup, hope she's nicer than the Queen's. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-13-2005, 02:08 AM	#11
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	Maybe the palace staff surreptitiously kicked a Corgi everytime they felt like kicking one of the royals __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

12-13-2005, 02:33 AM	#12
seakdivers Icy Queen Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeast Alaska Posts: 700	Mari - if you want some tips on getting Shine into agility, let me know. My sister & her friend teach dog agility, and it's amazing how quick young dogs pick up on it. There is a corgi in their group, and I am always amazed that he can follow the big dogs through the loops & hurdles effortlessly!! I bought my sister a German Shepherd pup, and even as a baby he is one driven little guy! He is in training for search & rescue right now, and it always amazes me how fast he picks things up. His name is Jaeger, and here's a link to his daddy: http://www.committedtocanine.com/Colin.htm Have a peek thru their website - they have some amazing dogs.

12-18-2005, 11:47 AM	#13
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Mari, How's the new baby adjusting? I haven't had much of a chance to post lately, but saw her photos and think she is just ADORABLE! __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

12-20-2005, 12:12 AM	#15
Tonchi Victim of gravity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding in plain sight Posts: 1,412	The lovely Princess Anne has beaten EVERY rap in England except murder, it seems. She never obeyed any traffic regulations in her life, but the police there are helpless to do anything about her. She will not even stop if they attempt to pull her over for speeding (which is at least once a week), so they write her up and I don't know if she even is required to pay the fines. She certainly has never spent any time being booked or lost her license. Royalty is one thing, but it seems that showing contempt for the laws of the land (which the Queen is sworn to uphold) is not exactly the best PR for the house of Winsor. Interesting how much the Princess resembles her dogs' profile in that photo, isn't it? Or maybe it is the other way around They say people and their pets tend to look amazingly similar after many years. Does the Queen have the Corgi features too? __________________ Everything you've ever heard about Fresno is true.

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