Little Avalon is just lovely. She sounds so special!! My husband is Japanese and he says in Japan dogs say "Chang-chang" not Bow-wow!!! Maybe Avalon is bi-lingual!? I also work with a groomer who does a lot of "Sheltie" rescue work in New England. I always make a print of the Sheltie "Dogs of the Day" for her to see and hang in her office. She will just love seeing her sweet Sheltie face every day. Congratulations Avalon!