If those accusations were anything like me "wanting a puppy" from Avalon, I can tell you it was anything but.
Here are all of my messages to Shawn. Ever. First sentence is saying I'm importing from Australia. Where did I ask about contracts? Where was I not good enough?
Sara
Shawn,
I recently befriended you because I am importing a coolie with my friend (Lindsey) in a couple months. I was looking through your albums and noticed that a few of your dogs seem like duplicates of my rescued, assumed mixed breed, Zuma. I've only met one other coolie and that is Linds' Traveler, but Zuma seems very coolie like in her temperament as well. I realize that the chances are extremely slim but I can't help but asking, did you ever sell a dog to someone in Missouri? She was found as a stray and is guessed to be around 18 months.
Just thought I'd ask!
Thanks,
Sara
8:44am
Sara
I figured you did, but you never know if a puppy owner randomly goes MIA for whatever reason! I will just have to come to terms with the fact she's a mix and I'll never know what she is.
Yes, she is one of Richie's pups. I'm very excited to see what she can do in agility and have high hopes for her. She'll be doing a bit of herding as well.
BTW, I just love your line of dogs, nice structure and size. It looks like you have some good consistency going too!
2:24pm
Sara
Do any of your dogs compete in agility? How are they doing? Also, this may be a weird question but I'm looking at possibly trying herding (which I've never done with any dog!), what do you look for in an instructor since most of the local ones around here have tons of experience with BC's and have never even heard of coolies? I have one local trainer that has a kelpie as well, maybe that would be closer to the coolie style?
2:39pm
Sara
I'm thinking of starting my dane in nosework, pretty excited about it! The herding trainer I'm looking at has BC's as well as a couple kelpies. So hopefully she isn't one of the bad ones.
ETA: I can do screenshots
Edited: to erase my last name.