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."

Rio's Snowy Hike

Greetings to and from Rio! Rio lives in Easton PA and shares his life with his mom Loretta Lester and two German Shepherd Dogs. Loretta enjoys to take her fur kids on hikes and here shares a wonderful photo she took of Rio from one of their snow covered hikes.

Rio posing on his snowy hike. Photo courtesy of Loretta Lester via Ridgewood Shilohs.

Rio was bred by ISSDC NE breeder Christi Yonavick from Ridgewood Shilohs. Rio was one of 12 healthy, dark dual puppies born to bCHptd P&C's One Too Many, CGC (Carly) and brCH Hilltop's Storm of Barnegat Bay, CGC,TD (Storm) on October 2, 2007.

Welcome Rio and Loretta!

Vito's first Christmas ...

Vito and his human mom Eva send greetings from New England. Eva tells us Vito really enjoyed his very first Christmas this year. On top of that mother nature provided him with quite the gift, his very first snowfall! Seems he rather enjoyed it, and by looking at the photos below I think it's safe to say he enjoyed it a bit more than the antlers!

Windsong-Sleeper's Vito, above about 11 months old, posing with some stylish holiday antlers. Photo courtesy of Eva Girolamo.

Vito, Windsong-Sleeper's Vito, is from the Bismarck/Savvi litter born January 25, 2008. Vito, who was "Pink Boy" in his litter, comes to Eva through Wendy Fullerton of Windsong/Raid the Wind who co-bred the litter with Evadne Deeds of Sleeper Shilohs, both in VA. Vito's sire Bismarck is an ISSDC NE Region Shiloh Shepherd, who calls Stardust Shilohs in PA home.

"Uhm mom, this isn't a squeaky toy is it?" Vito checking out his new friend. Photo courtesy of Eva Girolamo.

"What's all this white stuff mom?"
Photo courtesy of Eva Girolamo.

"WHOOPEE!!! Snow is great!" says Vito.
Photo courtesy of Eva Girolamo.

"Uhm, excuse me, I'm trying to enjoy the snow here, this is a very private moment if you don't mind!" Photo courtesy of Eva Girolamo.

Winter Wonderland

We know it's been said many times, but there is just something majestic about a Shiloh Shepherd in the snow — as if it's the natural order of things. The beautiful photo below is no exception, Foxy looks like she just so completely belongs on her "throne" of snow. Her owner, Dawn Swick, caught this moment during the wee hours of the morning following an ice storm which hit their area of Pennsylvania.

Foxy, Zion's Foxy Wildthing, taking a moment to stop and enjoy the morning snow. Photo courtesy of BelleGrace Shilohs.

Foxy sends wishes for a wonderful holiday season from herself, the BelleGrace Shilohs and their humans the Swick Family.

PEACE

Today's greetings come from Keelie and her people (and fellow Shilohs) at Ridgewood Shilohs in PA. This beautiful photo captures a moment in time, of winter tranquility and serenity, Keelie in the moment with the natural beauty surrounding her. Maybe this photo should be titled "PEACE." Wishing you and yours PEACE this holiday season.

Keelie, Shenandoah's Keelie of Sierra, in a moment of serenity.
Photo courtesy of Ridgewood Shilohs.

Snow is the most wonderful thing . . .

As I sit here watching the snow fall in Central NY, I share some shots of the Mac Shilohs boys playing in the snow. Currently they're lying in wait to go outside and enjoy the fresh snow but can enjoy a good nap too. Hamish and Gareth send Happy SNOW Holidays to you and yours from NY and their humans, Heather Yates and James Blackham.

Hamish, Hamish MacKota of Shenandoah, resting in a snowbank — King of the Snowbank. Photo courtesy of Heather Yates, Candid Paws.

Gareth, B&T Rising Star Gareth MacKota, sprinting through the snow with sheer abandon! Photo courtesy of Heather Yates, Candid Paws.

Hamish showing the results of the Shiloh snow face plant/face plow, the nose instantly goes to ground and under the snow as soon as they go outside! Photo courtesy of Heather Yates, Candid Paws.

Gareth, giving the "could you please stop taking pictures" look. Photo courtesy of Heather Yates, Candid Paws.

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas . . .

To continue our snow theme, today we share snowy greetings from Shiloh Shepherd Keys, and her humans Pat and Jim Hartnett. In the photo Keys is enjoying the snowy weather of her homestate of Pennsylvania, looking as if she just finished the infamous "face snow plow!"

Keys, Blackwood's Keyway of Catoctin, tells us she can't wait to share the joys of snow with her little (little? — ok, younger) brother Corbin, this being his first winter. Photo courtesy of Blackwood Shiloh Shepherds.

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.