Our new puppy. 'ROSIE'

I have been wanting a new puppy for a long long time & finally Adam agreed to start looking. After emailing 5 possible dog owners we were pleased to recieve a reaction from our first preference.

Rosie come from the farm in Glenmorgan [5 hours west of Brisbane], & I was prepared to drive there & meet the puppies if need however the owner happended to be visiting Brisbane & brought her last 2 remaining puppies [from a litter of 8]. I drove over to meet both puppies & after a long 1 hour play [Gypsy came along with me & played witht eh puppies].. I finally made my choice. It was very hard as they were both perfect & it was sad to seperate the last 2. Leaving 1 puppy all to herself.

The mother of Rosie is a black Kelpie [same as Gypsy, but different colour] & the Father is a Koolie. Both breeds are a working dog & are extremely intelligent.

When looking for a puppy I wanted to make sure that I got a Kelpie X & the puppy MUST be from the land/farm. I wanted to smart dog who learns quick & has loads of energy to accompany me on my long walks each day. [Poor Gypsy is now retired & can only manage 2-3 short walks a week]:(

Rosie came self toilet trained [Im unsure how that happened] BUT its been a Godsend... She doesnt bark much [Perfect for me & just like Gypsy] On the first day I taught her how to sit & begun with the leash straight away, next day to come & by the 3rd day shake hands. Its amazing how quick puppies learn things when the time is devoted to them & their training.

I take Rosie for at least an hours walk each day & we stop & start to say hello to everyone on the way. We walk around the railway station & past the school kids & then down to the park & mix with other dogs & all the teenagers who stop & want to meet her.

Gypsy gets along with Rosie very well & I am pleased they have accepted each other.
As there is a huge age difference between them [Gypsy is 12 years & Rosie 3 months, I seperate them at night time & also give Gypsy a few hours during the day alone. Rosie has sooooooooooooooooo much energy that my poor Gypsy gets very tired very quickly & loses her patience if she wants to sleep & Rosie wants to bounce around & play.Here are a couple of Pics ...[ I have also included a picture of a Koolie so that you have an idea]. Enjoy & for those that are close.... i hope you come to meet her one day soon.