Thanks for the questions… here we go! Annika wrote: Hi Carol, 1. how did you determine which puppies needed to go to a working home? 2. is there a distinct difference between the herding style of an English shepherd compared to an Aussie? Annika, hi! 1. I REALLY try to get my pups homes in the working-est…
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Questions and Answers – June 2011 Edition
It’s late and I’m just sitting down to do this… better get crackin’! Lou Anne wrote: Hi Carol, I was thinking about Dally trying to get in and be with Elsa’s puppies and not being accepted. Has Elsa shown any interest in the new puppies and if so, is Dally letting Grandma visit? …
Questions and Answers – May 2011 Edition part two
Angie wrote: I am so curious about the Mills place. I’ve read some archives but really want to know why is it called the Mills place and how long have you been working on it? Angie, we bought it from the Mills family about six years ago. We’ve only been working on the house these past…
Questions and Answers – May 2011 Edition
Wonderful! Nothing like a chance of winning to bring out the entries! Way to go! Let’s get to it! Taylor wrote: I have a couple questions. 1: Where did the name the Badlands come from? 2: I don’t know a lot about dog breeding. Might some of Dally’s puppies be sable, because of Elsa? Or will…
Questions and Answers – April 2011 Edition
As the snow and rain begin to fall outside my window, I’ll sit here inside and enjoy answering your great questions! Taylor wrote: Someone may have already asked this, but how soon will you be able to tell if Dally is pregnant? So excited to see her puppies! Well, Taylor, if I took her to…
Questions and Answers – March 2011 Edition
Oh, you guys always amaze me at your great questions! I know I say that often… but you still keep coming up with good ones! Question: were you living on the ranch in 1988 during the great Yellowstone Park fire? and if so, what did you experience from such a close proximity? Marilyn Marilyn, yes!…
Questions and Answers – February 2011 Edition
Alice wrote: Do you enjoy flying or do you just tolerate it? Alice, it’s been about 5 years since I’ve flown anywhere… but I don’t mind it. I’d prefer it if it came with a map because I’m always wondering what that is over there, and what kind of crops are in that center pivot, and…
Questions and Answers – January 2011 Edition
belle wrote: i am thinking i may have caused you some concern last time with my “like to meet ya – buy a cup of coffee of tea” invite. Belle, No, it was a wonderful invitation… but, honestly, I DON”T go anywhere! I need to go see my brother and sister-in-law one of these days… but…
Questions and Answers – December Edition
Let’s jump right in… the water’s… uh. Frozen. Oh, well. Laura wrote: Do you ever get attached to the cows and are sorry to see them go? Generally, we don’t get attached to them enough as adults to be sad when they leave. We have put our heart into keeping them fed, watered, and well, though,…
Questions and Answers – November Edition
It’s the November edition of “Question and Answers”! As usual, you came up with some good questions… let’s get to ’em. Did I ever tell you that my Taffy and your Lucas are related (through their Grandpa, Sparkplug)? Marilyn Marilyn, I think I knew that at one time… Sparkplug threw good looking genes through Boston…
Questions and Answers – October Edition
Let’s jump right in! Cannot believe what happened to the lady in your memorandum. That is truly tragic. I know the ES (English Shepherd) families are in total shock. Huge loss…..Could you post for others what you know of this? Prayers to all connected….. Judy Judy, we don’t know much. Marcia went on a walk…
Questions and Answers – September Edition
Wow, guys! You did VERY WELL with the amount of questions this month! I’m so impressed! Before I get started, I’d like to point out that ALL of my entries are easily available by year and month just by scrolling down the left sidebar. So those of you that are new… help yourself! (Taylor, it’s…