To build a sheltie you need...
- fur, LOTS of fur
- a bark (with an owner operated on/off switch)
- a very loving soul
- a happily wagging tail
- a sense of undying loyalty
- a keen, intelligent mind
- an unwavering eagerness to please
- lots of ear glue
- a dash of drollery
- a very intelligent and creative brain
- a QAX (quizzical attitude excellent)
- an 'innocent halo' (for use when the Sheltie is doing something it
shouldn't and gets caught)
- dancing, devilish eyes
- a sense of humor
- prancing feet
- the hearing of a deer
- unbounding Sheltie energy
- the famous Sheltie grin
- a dose of the sillies
- a coiled spring, preferably 4
- a long wet nose to nuzzle your face in the morning
- dancing feet
- a dash of mischief
- a cute twinkle in the eye
- a wooounderooful singing voice
- true forgiveness
- beauty in motion
- a fuzzy belly button
- that keen eyesight that allows Shelties to see small, furry, moving
objects up to 1/4 mile away
- a BIG dose of mischief
- early morning ear washings while human is still sleeping
- puppy toy stealings - they're better than mine
- head washings - appropriate for bald man
- recycle dogs - let's drag everything we can outside (parts to TV
remote, silverware left on the coffee
table, underwear on laundry day)
- and finally, a use for all the discarded parts - build a papillon!
How to Build a Sheltie
A sparkle in the spirit,
tail awag with jubilation,
a happy bark to greet me
and a sudden silly circle,
constitute the framework
on which a sheltie's built.
Little feet so busy,
chasing 'way the squirrels;
ears alert to noises,
fierce barks alarm the world;
intruders may be out there
but undetected not,
a sheltie has a job to do,
this must not be forgot.
Eager to do my bidding,
companion to my mood,
a warm and furry snuggle,
a walk you say, let's go!
They manage to communicate
a very special love,
a sheltie's place is by me;
together we share this life.
The final look is varied
it might be large or small
the choice of parts is many
ears, eyes and nose and neck
whichever pieces chosen
matters not at all
for under that exterior
a SHELTIE can be found.
Thanks to the members of the sheltie list for these great posts!
The poem came from Carolyn Rankin
Other credits include: Ron Rusnak, Pam Moore, April Steele, Beverly, Peggy
Madsen, Janet Calpin, Amy Butcher, Saye Clement, Liz, Dorothy Christiansen,
Sheri Schlorman, Joan Shields, Lilinoe Severtson, Erika Millen, Laura Hess,
Mary Anne, Pam Staley, Barb D., Les M., Gail, and Barb Moore.
Any omission of credits was not intentional.
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