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I did attempt to run my 15 miles yesterday. I made it 4.29 before my medulla oblongata, my sinus cavity and several of my teeth dropped into throat and forced me to stop. The same thing happened Saturday, however I only made it .61 miles of my attempt at a 1-mile run and was forced to use a Januarathon qualifiable sick day. I personally think I should get bonus miles for running near death, but that wasn’t in the original rules.
But on to more pressing things. This is Cherry. She’s a black tri Australian Shepherd – which, I believe, is fancy for Super Mutt. From what we’ve learned from Donkey, Australian Shepherds are extremely smart, active, gentle, and protective – all reasons why we wanted another one. Although, Donkey appears to be part Australian Shepherd and part moose, he’s about 30 pounds bigger than most Australian Shepherds, but we don’t tell him that. And Rowdy? Well he’s one part Maltese and one part Romeo. Who doesn’t love themselves a good dose of Rowdy.
I’m not sure why we Americans call them Australian Shepherds; they have nothing to do with Australia. Maybe it’s because they have so many darn cute animals. Someone show me a koala bear that isn’t cute?
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Cherry is CUTE. My husbands uncle has two “Aussie’s” (his word, not mine) and they are very smart, very good dogs. I think our next one may have to be an “Aussie.”
The boys really wanted an Australian Shepherd but we got Ronin instead. Your new pup sure is cute.
I think I just peed my pants from the excessive cuteness.
I second the pants peeing. Where do you find these cute pets?
PUPPY LOVE!! I want one.
I was wondering when you were getting out of bed and introducing the new dog. I just about e-mailed you about it. She is a cutie!
Gosh, what a gorgeous dog. Agree that they have nothing to do with Australia – the breed actually originated in England!
PS The only not-cute koala is one who pees on you while you are having your photo taken with it – and no, it wasn’t me but I’ve seen many, many tourists pee’d on!
you need a dingo.
I think Australian Sheperds are very smart and very cool dogs, not to mention good looking…
Is that your back yard? Wow
Far, far, far too many peeing comments on this post. I am putting on my weatherproof training gear.
She has the typical Australian cuteness factor, so that’s a bonus.
A Kelpie or a Blue Heeler would be a ‘real’ Aussie dog, but not so family friendly.
Bonus miles for near death? You’d have to ask Amy about that one!
You get brownie points today for using the word “medulla oblongata.”
We have lots of Aussie’s in our fam – they are great dogs. Lots of energy, but loveable.
she is adorable. You’ve got quite a clan now!
I am just catching up; I’ve missed so much! Oh my gosh, how cute is Cherry Berry? Too Cute!! Is Donkey jealous? Topaz would DIE if I bought another. Way cute. Double the poop. Oh well, cuteness wins!