[AT] New Live-in Companion

[Bob Seith]

 From a 2004 Associated Press article in an Australian newspaper:

"An Australian cattle dog named Bluey, who died in 1939 at age 29, is 
thought to have been the world's oldest dog."

I think the Australian shepherd and the Australian cattle dog are about 
the same thing. So anticipate some longevity. And relish it.

Barkley Beagle turned five last week. He is still very much a puppy and 
makes the most of it.

Bob Seith


Gene Dotson wrote:

>    Hi All;
>    No, not the 2 legged female type, but a 4 legged male type.
>During the past month I have been visited by a pretty 15 month
>old male Australian Shepherd. I learned who the owners were and
>had taken him 2 times. Talked to the owners on Wednesday and
>they said they were not able to give him the attention he needed
>as they already have a grown Chocolate Lab and 3 small children
>at home. They had seen that the two of us had developed a pretty
>strong bond, so they asked if I would adopt him, which I eagerly
>agreed to.
>    He will weigh about 50 pounds and just a little short on
>manners, which I will take the time to teach him. Still has a
>lot of puppy in him.  Will start leash training him this
>afternoon so he will be ready by time for tractor shows.
>    Former owners have agreed to watch him when I go away for a
>few days where I can't take him.
>    This really is on topic since he really likes being around
>the tractors and is fascinated by anything that rotates and
>loved trying to catch the snow from the snowblower.
>    I have named him Bandy.
>
>                    Gene
>
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