Hmm..I got Chewy in the summer and the sad thing was he didn't really want to play till about the time school started . All eh wanted to do was eat, sleep and CHEW on everything LOL. I would get one now so that by summer you can have him playing ball and you can really do things with him.

Ash

PS: We have a Sheltie, you picked an amazing breed! Enjoy your little guy or girl Shelties are the best, none like um.