Paxton Valley Sheepdog Trial

We stayed in a tent! (OK, just for one night, then we moved to a cabin):


Bear enjoyed the dusty grounds:


Did I mention he sleeps in the bed?


Wick is an expert excavator:


Lou is an expert poser:


Linc starts his outrun:


Linc picking up a stray:


Ben powering around the field:


Kyu leaning in:


Kyu pauses for reflection on the meaning of life:

Stirling Acres Sheepdog Trial - Part 2

Lou observes the action:


The great Patch brings his sheep to the shedding ring:


And gets his shed:


Joe eyes his sheep:


Joe brings his sheep to the shedding ring:

Stirling Acres Sheepdog Trial

Finally, photos of Lou! And me! Wow, I look confused!


Lou on his drive:


Note the stunning whiteness of his white parts:


At the pen:


And Lou's music video!

Black and white Bear

Chicken Little

Lou's new favourite toy, Chet, the Screaming Chicken:


I'm sorry, but how cute is this dog??


And look at the size of his paws!

Rainy Days Stock Dog Trial, Arlington, WA

Despite its name (and reputation) we had fabulous weather!

Fly leans in for her shed:


And stares down her sheep:


Hope works the pen:


Mot the Magnificent:

Ice Dogs!

During Vancouver's cold snap, the dogs still wanted to play ball:


Wick and her pink ball:


Wick defending her pink ball:


From Bear:


And Lou is off in his own world, as usual:

The Christmas Torture, 2006 Edition

Let it snow, Part 2

The search for the rare urban snow bunny:


Lou not helping:


Brief moment of calm:


Leap of faith:


Pretty Lou:

Let it snow!

A rare November snow for us. Bear kicks his legs up with glee:


Wick and Lou excavate the backyard:

Bear versus the Furminator

The Furminator wins:

AAC Nationals

All photos from Artist Photography

My big Bear, who ran in his last Nationals and gave me his all:



Even though we don't always agree as to what direction we're going:



I will miss running my big boy, but watch out, Rally-O, we're going to try you next!



And my little girl, Wick:



Crazy little minx:



Always ready to go!