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Blue Merle, DOB July 6, 1993
OFA Good, AS-9132G28F, Eyes Clear
19 1/2 Inches, 40 Pounds
Bear and Syd at Work
We watch our Blue Bear and his younger sister Syd
As they romp and play together, acting just like little kids.
But when we say, "The cows are out!" all foolishness stops,
They become very serious and begin to lick their chops.
Bear goes out around them – what an outrun – half a mile!
Sister Syd backs him up with a rather impish smile.
They gather all the stragglers up, then turn the herd toward home
"You’re not buffalo!" Bear tells them, "and you’re not supposed to
roam!"
The stock begins to move with a nip to hoofed heels,
Syd’s eyes are twinkling, Bear’s stare is hard as steel.
Syd works like a whirlwind, Bear takes his time –
The cows walk slow and easy, every one in line.
Every now and then Syd just has to have some fun
She laughs and tries to pick a fight, just to see cows run.
But Bear’s right there to stop them, to turn and head them off
And Syd dances to the far side; she knows she won’t be caught!!
Now they’ve settled down to business, which is, "Bring them over
here."
Bear works the outside flank, Syd brings up the rear.
The cows are in the catch pen now, waiting for their fate –
"Is the butcher here today?" they ask, "Am I next on the plate?"
"Relax," we say, "We’re here to pick the very best of you
To use to show just what all our good cowdogs can do."
"Oh no," they cry, "You can’t do that – death would be a better
fate!
Not Bear and Syd – we’d rather be upon your dinner plate!"
And so, the teasing over, we open up the gate,
And tell Bear and Syd, "Hold them up – have patience! Make them
wait!"
Escapees must remember what always waits in store –
If they don’t stay inside the fence, heels and noses will be sore.
Then when the day is over and our friends lay at our feet,
Bear watching tv, Syd broadside, fast asleep,
We are thankful that we have them – it was destiny, we know
And we pray that we do justice to the Aussies we love so.
©
1997 Elaine Chapman Stevens
In the spring of 1995 our household was increased by the
delightful addition of a young blue merle bitch named Syd. A full
sister to our Blue Bear but from a younger litter, she has the same
outgoing, happy, optimistic attitude that her brother has, but with
a more feminine attitude. Syd smiles and laughs all the time; the
only time we’ve ever seen her grouchy was when she was a week or two
away from whelping her litter sired by Chewy; she was huge and
miserable and did get a little out of sorts. It was so funny, the
last couple of weeks of her pregnancy she had a plainly disgusted
look on her face as if to say she didn’t know how in the world this
happened to her, but she didn’t like it!! She was a very devoted
mama, thrilled with her puppies, and took excellent care of them.
Syd is energetic, especially when it comes to working, and gets
very excited when she sees another dog working. In her younger days
she was what some might consider a little TOO energetic, but has
mellowed some with age and can now sit quietly with us through a
stockdog trial. Syd is a tireless worker, very athletic, quick as
lightning, and never tires out. She is a strong fetch dog, and works
cattle equally as well as sheep, goats, and ducks. At the age of
three she earned her WTCH and went on to become ranch dog certified
and also earn RTD titles in sheep and cattle. She qualified for the
Finals in 1996 and was High Combined Open at the 1995 Nationals in
Berrien Springs, Michigan.
Her one dark brown eye and one blue eye enhance her mischievous
look. From her sire Black Bear she inherited a rather high ear set
which we think gives her character and lots of expression. Syd is a
natural bob and has produced naturally bobbed puppies. She has
correct conformation, full dentition, scissors bite. A very
adaptable girl, Syd travels well, is outgoing and likes everybody.
If you need someone to cheer you up, Syd is the one. She’s an
eternal optimist, a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. To her, life is
one continuous, exciting adventure, and she enjoys every minute of
it.

HOF
Sire WTCH Hangin' Tree Black Bear RDx
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Tree Buddy |
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Ericsson's
Sussie |
Ericsson's
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Ericsson's
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Ericsson's
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Dam Zephyr's Angel Blue |
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Sire WTCH Las Rocosa Merlin Hart, CD RDX ATDh |
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Sire Las Rocosa Sydney |
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Rocosa Lillie |
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Midnight Blue |
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Zephyr's Crimson King RDX |
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Tree Huckleberry |
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Sire WTCH Hangin' Tree Red Zephyr RDX |
WTCH
Las Rocosa Charlie Glass CD RDX |
Las
Rocosa Chalcedony |
Hangin'
Tree Blue Lady RDX |
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Sire WTCH Hangin' Tree Red Zephyr RDX |
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Dam Zephyr's Angel Blue |
Hangin'
Tree Lass |
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Sire WTCH Hangin' Tree Red Zephyr RDX |
HOF
Sire WTCH Las Rocosa Merlin Hart CD RDX ATDh |
Zephyr's
Midnight Blue |
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Dam Zephyr's Angel Blue |
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Sire WTCH Las Rocosa Merlin Hart CD RDX ATDh |
Zephyr's
Midnight Blue |
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