Thanks!

Originally posted by sammy101
who's Visa?
She's the Belgian groenendael that is mine until next year, when I get my catahoula. Then, she either goes back to the breeder or I keep her for good, it really depends on the circumstances. If she does go back to her breeder, I get her again when she is pregnant (it will be such a good learning experience, raising puppies). Until then, it's like a co-ownership. I keep her and do things with her and get her socialised, and in return I get to do anything I want with her. She's a good practise dog for when I get my catahoula. Visa and I are signed up for agility lessons in October. When I'm more familiar with showing I will be able to handle her in conformation. We're going to do some obedience either later this year or early next year. Then next year we're going to go to the herding clinic, and if I can get her drive worked up enough, we're going to do Schutzhund.

She's a really nice dog with a good temperment. She's intelligent and very focused, and is a good guard and watch dog. So affectionate. Her only problem is that she is a bit shy. Today at the Wiggle Waggle she let everyone pet her, so that was just great. When she was a puppy, the vet gave her parvo (long story, but he's not a good vet), so she missed her socialisation period because she was sick. So atleast she wasn't born shy -- I know we can work through it. In the show ring, when the judge looks at her teeth, she shies away a bit (even so, in her last show she took Best of Breed and she placed 4th in the Herding group! VERY good!). She is an amazing prospect and I'm very excited for the both of us. I miss Timber, and I love having a big dog.