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Istari Shelties Shetland Sheepdogs (Shelties) We have owned and shown Shelties for 40+ years. Puppies available oc

I will preface this with saying that we only have one dog here that isn't bark softened...Dexter.  And he rarely ever ba...
21/06/2025

I will preface this with saying that we only have one dog here that isn't bark softened...Dexter. And he rarely ever barks.

It was still 105 degrees at 9 pm the other night when our dogs went outside. I'm inside working on the computer to give them time to get their business done when I hear a dog barking nonstop. But the bark isn't from out back, it's from the front yard.

Panicking, thinking that somehow Dexter had gotten past not one but two locked gates I run outside. And there I see the little terrier from the house kitty-corner in our front yard barking. Whew! They guys across the street were working in their carport and he just decided to visit.

This morning, I brought one of Dexter's favorite toys into the room with my computer - thinking he could play in here.  ...
11/06/2025

This morning, I brought one of Dexter's favorite toys into the room with my computer - thinking he could play in here. Oh no, a minute later he moved it back out to the living room and buried it under his other toys. Sheesh!

And yes, he has a "belly band" on...He's two and has discovered girls. 'Nuff said.

It rained yesterday - 1/4" - which here in Phoenix is a BIG deal.  It hasn't rained on June 1st here in over 100 years! ...
02/06/2025

It rained yesterday - 1/4" - which here in Phoenix is a BIG deal. It hasn't rained on June 1st here in over 100 years! It was a nice steady slow rain over a number of hours.

Each dog yard has a covered area so letting them out during the rare rain isn't a problem. Everyone came in nice and dry - except...Dexter and his uncle Maverick. They came in soaking wet from zooming around the yard in the cool rain. Thankfully we have artificial turf, or they would have been a muddy mess.

The biblack in the picture is Sindy (UKC BIS GCH Istari Sunnyvale Wicked Sin) who is way too much of a diva princess to get wet. She needs 3 single points to finish her AKC championship. We hope to have her ready for shows this winter.

Dexter looks so peaceful and innocent, doesn't he?  Those looks are deceiving.  Twice a day I pick up his toys making su...
31/05/2025

Dexter looks so peaceful and innocent, doesn't he? Those looks are deceiving. Twice a day I pick up his toys making sure to put his favorites (the fried eggs) on top. Three times a day he drags them out again. 🤣🤣

A little slow, but Hollywood's UKC Grand Championship certificate arrived.  Just waiting for AKC to update their records...
13/05/2025

A little slow, but Hollywood's UKC Grand Championship certificate arrived. Just waiting for AKC to update their records now.

04/05/2025

Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association - Saturday, 5/3/25. Debbie Melgreen judging.

Best of Opposite S*x: AKC CH/UKC GRCH Shenell Istari Sunnyvale Hollywood

Select Dog: AKC CH/UKC CH Blue Heavens Dangerous Decision

Select Bitch: AKC GCH/UKC CH Sunnyvale Istari The Escapologist

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Summer is nearly upon us. So tomorrow will be our last show of the spring season. We are scheduled to show in Ring 8 at 9:05 a.m. but since there are 22 dogs before Shelties it will more likely be around 9:45 a.m.

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Hollywood (AKC CH/UKC GCH Shenell Istari Sunnyvale Hollywood) was Best of Breed today under judge Robert Shreve.  Hollyw...
03/05/2025

Hollywood (AKC CH/UKC GCH Shenell Istari Sunnyvale Hollywood) was Best of Breed today under judge Robert Shreve. Hollywood was bred by Janell Lowman & Beki Vale. and was shown by our daughter Rebecca Porter.

AKC GCH/UKC CH SUNNYVALE ISTARI THE ESCAPOLOGIST was Best of Opposite S*x. She was bred by Beki Vale and I and was shown by her co-owner, Kelly Mihok.

21/04/2025

Our next shows will be May 2, 3, & 4 at Westworld in Scottsdale (Scottsdale Dog Fanciers). Times are not posted yet.

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21/04/2025

We have been away on a wonderful Caribbean cruise. Tomorrow I'll update info on Dexter & Hollywood's next shows.

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The Mid-Arizona Shetland Sheepdog Rescue has a sable male puppy available. He is a real cutie and up to date on shots an...
01/04/2025

The Mid-Arizona Shetland Sheepdog Rescue has a sable male puppy available. He is a real cutie and up to date on shots and worming. Call Phyllis if interested 602-421-8992.

29/03/2025

Dexter finished his championship at the SWKC UKC shows yesterday. It was a LONG day with the shows finishing up after dark. Dexter and I won't be there today, but Keith will be apprenticing for Belgian Shepherd Dogs at show #1.

Congratulations to Kelly Mihok who showed AKC GCH/UKC Ch Sunnyvale Istari The Escapologist to a Herding Group 3 at the first UKC show yesterday. Also, congratulations to Wendy Retzer who showed her bi black girl, Rob-Wen's Nicki Heat, to a Herding Group 1 at the 2nd show!

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13/03/2025

We will be at the Southwest KC UKC shows - Gambel Field, Tonopah, Friday 3/28/25 & Saturday 3/29/25. Keith is hoping to get 2 of the 3 Belgian Shepherd apprenticeships he needs for judging. We'll be showing Hollywood & Dexter on Friday and only Dexter on Saturday.

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