Happy Barkday Sweet Sweet Bailey

Bailey celebrates her barkday today! For her special day she received a new stuffed squeaky duck toy. We're told, however, sadly after about 20 minutes, the duck no longer quacks. We think that's the first sign that she liked her new toy!

Bailey, Dutch's Bailey of BelleGraceBearpaw, showing off her birthday hat and her new ducky! Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey is a spayed Shiloh Shepherd female John and Monica Popaduke of Kindred Spirit Shilohs adopted through the ISSDC's rescue/rehome program when she was 18 months old. "Bailey is our pride and joy and we are so grateful to share our home with her," says Monica. "She is kind, loving, playful, devoted, affectionate, gentle and very eager to please." Bailey was bred by ISSDC NE breeders Nancy Schmidt of Bearpaw Shilohs and Dawn Swick of BelleGrace Shilohs.

Yeah, I have a fluffy pink hat, isn't it the bestest?
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

"We are very blessed to share our lives with Bailey," shares Monica. Monica goes on to share this special wish her special girl, "Happy Birthday Bailey and we wish you many more!"

Bailey's profile.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey shared a special birthday dinner with her packmates of Green Tripe and extra bones. Hmmm, sounds like a special dinner several other ISSDC NE Shilohs would have loved to participate in! Happy Barkday Bailey from your ISSDC NE extended family and many happy returns!

Bailey and her buddy Kodiak (Duke Kodiak of Babbling Brook) smiling!
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey and Kodiak still celebrating ...

Some Shilohs just have it made. I mean, still celebrating the holidays well into the end of January — and I ask, where do we sign up? Well, it's true, Kodiak and Bailey of Kindred Spirit Shilohs recently made a trip to see "cousin" and fellow Shiloh Shepherd Sundance and do some hiking and holiday celebrating. Sounds like a good way to spend a day to us! Apparently the visit — which included five dogs, two husbands, and two Shiloh moms — was a smashing good time. Well we're told everyone had a great time except maybe the cats.

Kodiak, Bailey and Sundance just "being" Shilohs.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

After an afternoon hiking in Sterling Forest in Tuxedo NY, where everyone burned off their inital energy and excitement, dogs and people returned to the homestead. The peoples had a grand Italian Feast — again I say, where do we sign up? — and the poochies enjoyed some fresh chicken necks — and now my Shilohs want to know where they can sign up for this kind of thing?

Shortly after the pasta coma ended, we hear there were presents opened in front of a roaring fire — jeesh, this sounds like a vacation, can we PLEASE sign up already?!?! The Shilohs in attendance were Sundance, Bailey, and Kodiak who were kept on their toes and in line by Golden Retrievers Summer and Cassidy.

The whole canine gang (with John and Joe) posing in front of the "roaring fire." Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Sundance, an ISSDC NE Region Shiloh Shepherd was Mr Rainbow from the April 2006 Jaeger/Timber litter born at Dog Pond Shilohs. Sundance lives in NY with the Chvastek family and works as a therapy dog, a noble profession.

Sundance hanging out at the celebration.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Kodiak, Duke Kodiak of Babbling Brook, is from the December 2006 Malachi/Mia litter from Babbling Brook Shilohs. Kodiak was Kindred Spirit Shilohs first Shiloh, but we have it on good authority he's getting more company very, very soon!

Bailey and Sundance patiently posing for photos.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey, Dutch's Bailey of BelleGraceBearpaw, is a rehome Kindred Spirit Shilohs adopted through the ISSDC Rescue and Rehome Program and the help of her breeders when Bailey was 18 months old. Kindred Spirit Shilohs recommends and supports the ISSDC Rescue and Rehome Program as they believe "pets are not disposable. They are living and breathing things with real feelings and emotions deserving to be loved and cared for their entire lives."

Let It Snow!

Oh the joys of snow, the best holiday gift a Shiloh can enjoy, and all compliments of Mother Nature. ISSDC NE Shiloh Shepherds, Bailey and Kodiak of Kindred Spirit Shilohs in NY show us their version of fun in the snow all the while sending Joyous Holiday Wishes to you and yours! Heck they send along sentiments from their humans Monica and John Popaduke as well.

Bailey and Kodiak enjoy a game of chase.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Kodiak, Duke Kodiak of Babbling Brook, smiling for the camera.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey, Dutch's Bailey of BelleGraceBearpaw.
Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey, hoping you will have as much fun this holiday season as she is in the snow! Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey Proudly Participates in Costume Contest

Kindred Spirit Shilohs shares photos of their lovely 2 1/2 year old Shiloh Shepherd Smooth coated female, Bailey. She proudly entered the costume contest at the CT Pet Show on October 25.

Bailey, aka Santa Paws, in the Halloween costume contest at the recent CT Pet Show. Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

There were 15-20 dogs entered in the Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the North East Miniature Australian Shepherd Club aka NEMASC. Prizes were given to the top winners. We're told Bailey wore her costume with pride and without grumbles. We suspect she knew the event was something special just as she is.

Lovely and tolerant Baily in her costume. Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

The top 5 entries were chosen by the NAKC, but cheers from the crowd determined the winning order. Bailey strut down the "cat walk" smiling, antlers held high winning herself the number 3 slot.

Bailey showing off a side view of her costume accessorized with her rosette! Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Among her prizes, all donated by NEMASC, was a LED Clip-On Headlight, and a beautiful rosette. It was very tough competition, from the Mi-Ki's dressed up as the Wizard of Oz characters Dorothy, Toto, Flying Monkey with their owner as the wicked witch; to a Dogue De Bordeaux as a bumble bee; Mini Aussie as an airplane; Cotons dressed up as bags of cotton candy and so much more. What a great time.

Congratulations Bailey, thanks for representing us well!

Bailey takes "Best Companion Bitch" in Specialty

Congratulations to Dutchs Bailey BellegraceBearpaw, Bailey, who was awarded Best Companion Bitch in Specialty at the recent TSSR Shiloh Shepherd Shootout Specialty held at the NAKC Lums Pond Classic. Bailey is owned by ISSDC NE members John & Monica of Kindred Spirit Shilohs in NY, and is a beautiful 2+yr old spayed smooth coated Shiloh Shepherd female whom they adopted as a rehome late August 2007. Bailey was bred by Bearpaw Shilohs and Belle-Grace Shilohs of NJ and PA respectfully.

Bailey, above with Monica and her Best Companion Bitch in Specialty ribbon and trophy. Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Bailey has been sitting on the side lines watching her Shiloh pack leader Kodiak in the ring, and has built up her confidence enough to give this showing thing a whirl. As you can see in the photo above, she is now enjoying her new "show career" in the NAKC Companion Spay/Neuter Class.

Pretty Bailey standing. Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Monica wanted to be sure to mention Bailey's trophy and rosette awared for Best Companion Bitch in Specialty was sponsored by Colleen Greathouse of SpiritPath Shilohs in memory of Destined Spirit of Windsong. "Thank you again Colleen," states Monica, "these awards truely hold a special place on our hearts. We really hope more spayed and neutered Shilohs come out to join Bailey in strutting their stuff in the show ring."

Again Congratulations to Bailey and her Kindred Spirit Shilohs family.

Congratulations to Bailey & Kodiak

Congratulations to Bailey and Kodiak of Kindred Spirit Shilohs in NY for passing their recent CGC and TDI evaluations!

Bailey is a spayed Shiloh Shepherd female Monica and John adopted through the cooperation of the breeder and the ISSDC's rescue/rehome program when she was 18 months old. Bailey is a beautiful smooth Shiloh lady bred by Belle-Grace Shilohs and Bearpaw Shilohs. Monica says Bailey has a sweetness about her, that everyone who meets her just falls in love with her giant but gentle presence. She wants nothing more than to please and give love so they are quite anxious for Bailey to become an actively working therapy dog. They truly hope she will touch many lonely or scared hearts along her way.

Kodiak comes from Babbling Brook Shilohs and previously passed his CGC but was re-tested as part of the TDI evaluation. Monica hopes to get him involved in a Cancer Hospital near their home. Monica says their children are all grown yet he is a natural with little kids.....and are sure to get a face licking! Here's hoping they find a facility where Kodiak can make a difference.

Above: Dutch's Bailey of BelleGraceBearpaw CGC, TDI and housemate brCh Duke Kodiak of Babbling Brook CGC, TDI. Photo courtesy of Kindred Spirit Shilohs.

Congratulations to Bailey and Kodiak and Kindred Spirit Shilohs on this wonderful accomplishment!