I intend to keep Gem as a working bitch but if she is anything like her relatives, she will be very dual purpose. I have started her on sheep and she is coming along nicely. I have also started her agility training. She is coming on very well and I am enjoying working with her. Gem is now competing in agility and is a fast, fun dog to run. 2010 Update: I didn't take Gem with me when she was a pup and also trained her mostly at home so her first outings where to compete at agility. She always competes at 100 % but at times is unsettled by the goings on before the start. A lesson on socializing or more just getting them out with you from the start. I love these lines that are a combination of Sioux/Cap & Sky. Update 2011: Gem is putting in some very impressive runs, sometimes beaten by dogs that are a bit bigger but she puts her whole heart into what she does. Out of 4 runs this weekend at our local ribbon trial she won 2 starters courses, came 2nd Jumpers C and missed on her AD run. Gem has won into Intermediate and Jumpers B at champ shows. Update 2014 Gem is very capable on sheep but her big love is agility and this has worked in well with me as I have always had others to do the farm work. She does insist on rounding up any pet lambs/goats that are around.  2015 Gem has turned 7 today, only seems like yesterday she was a pup - still acts like one when she grabs a pine cone or toy to play with - bringing it up for me to throw for her. She still competes in agility, a cool dog to run.

     Gem and Skip litter 2 dogs and 1 bitch   Litter Born 12/01/13

Video's of Gem doing agility   Gem in Jumpers C    Gem in Starters    Gem Novice      Gem Jumpers B

Gem doing agility 2011 Photo's taken by Emily O'Brien

Doing agility.

Gem loves to jump, it doesn't matter how high or low the ball is she will still jumps for it!

Gem at 14 months old.

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Gem nearly 8 months old.

Gem 4 months old & with Jean.

Gem at 3 months old.

Gem a couple of days old and at 5 weeks old.

GEM'S PEDIGREE

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