Learning to Wait Isn't Always Easy

Doc is 3 months old in this video.

Official Portrait Day!

CH Sherbil's Tophat and Tails CD RN @ 4 years, 5 months
Sherbil's U Know What U Know @ 12 weeks

In The Backyard: Doc at 10 weeks old with Tux and their STICKS...Pure DRAMA!

Aha, I found a stick...need to go get dad and have some FUN


Hey POP...c'mon let's get started..'spect me to wait all day?


These kids, always bothering you when you're busy...


Here's how you do it kiddo


Ummm..like this?


NO...LIKE THIS...GRRRRR!!


Calm down Dad!


Yikes, all tangled up..how'd that happen?


If I've told you ONCE I told you a thousand times! LIKE THIS!!!


But Daaaddd!


I've had just about enough of this little punk


One for me and one for you...now, that's fair

Doc's 1st Day At Home with Dad

It's been a great day. Explored the acre in back and spent a lot of time just hanging out. Here are some inside pictures...hope to have some outside pics soon!

Doc At Six Weeks

It's been a big couple of weeks for Doc since our last post.


Doc met his dad and was completely weaned off of his mom. In this shot he looks way too big to be suckling. But, believe me, he is a big ball of fluff!


Expressions and emotions are beginning to show on his face. Who knows what he was thinking in this picture!? Maybe it was the shots and microchipping by the vet that he is commenting about?


Doc has begun to show interest in toys and other things that make a mess.


Has had his first bath....and after that, several more in a row!


And....last but not least, has begun to understand that a leash is sometimes a requirement!

Puppies Turn One Month Old and Our Decision is Made!

Tux and Christy's litter turned one month old on August 10, 2009. We are pleased to announce that we will be taking "Doc" home with us over the upcoming Labor Day Weekend.

Doc's registered name will be "Sherbil's Red Coat Syndrome". He is a very symmetrically marked Red Tri. His markings copy his dad's very closely and his eyes will probably be a hazel color. It seems that certain small details helped us make this choice...but some people say that puppies pick you and you don't pick them even though you think you do!

Probably, what did the deal was the eye contact he consistently made with me when I held him during visits. Doc showed me this behavior almost immediately after he could see straight and has even been caught looking at pictures of Aussies like the one on a wall calendar in the living room! I was pretty impressed by that. He is generally more reserved than the other pups. Tux had this "cautious & thoughtful" behavior as well. A friend will be "temperament testing" Doc just before he comes home with us. It will be very interesting to see how the results come out.

All of Doc's littermates except one black tri girl have placements. The new puppies have found families that will be keeping them busy by showing them in the performance and conformation rings. We are very happy to see that our Aussies will have plenty to do.



The puppies are developing rapidly and have monopolized a larger ex-penned area in the garage. They enjoy running and romping together and are learning what their bodies are made to do. Obstacle objects and many different types of toys are being introduced to these active kids.

Tux Puppies Are 3 Weeks Old!

On August 7, 2009 Tux and Christy's litter will be 4 weeks old.
Time flies when you're having fun! Humans have to learn to write blogs at "puppy speed" to stay on top of the timeline.

The puppies have been moved from the whelping box to their new puppy pens. This move was precipitated when the litter managed to crawl out of the box one night last week. An early morning puppy hunt ensued and after searching behind the couch, under the chairs and tables and under the TV stand, all the puppies were wrangled and deposited back with Christy.

They've already been introduced to their new food. Yum yum, a nice mixture of pureed kibble and cottage cheese. Mom is relieved because her boys and girls are getting big and hungrier by the day. They are becoming more active and fun to watch as they learn that the world is full of wonderful adventures.

So now is the time for many decisions. Several clients of Sherbil's Kennel have expressed interest in the litter and we have our favorites. As the title of this blog obviously expresses...we will be selecting a son of Tux and Christy to be our new family member.

Doc and Jay are the short list.

The Litter is Two Weeks Old

Eyes opening... still a bit blurry. Legs beginning to find out what it is they must do. Ears beginning to pick up sounds. Mom trying her best to keep everything "under control". Can it be cuter? Probably not, if you like puppies. Christy continues to patiently care for the bunch and supply the yummy drinks that keep this crew plump and happy. Here's a great video for you to enjoy.

Tux X Christy Litter, One Week Old

AKC CH Sherbil's Tophat and Tails CD RN
X Sherbil's Christmas Traveler produced a litter of seven puppies. This litter was whelped on July 10, 2009 and produced all four standard Aussie colors. There were three female Black Tri, two male Red Merle, one male Red Tri, and one female Blue Merle. The pups are healthy, active, and growing rapidly.

For more pictures and information you are welcome to access:

Sherbil's Puppy Page

The Litter Pedigree

These puppies promise to have great temperaments and body structure. They are destined to enjoy careers in performance, conformation and loving family homes.

Christy is a calm, attentive and healthy mother. She has no problem with people handling her puppies. The pups are handled and stimulated daily to encourage positive development. They are gaining weight rapidly and growing "according to schedule".

Several of the pups are already slated for their new homes. This is an exciting time...decisions, decisions. Which boy will follow us home? There are three to choose from and since Tux is our boy, we will have "pick of the litter". In any case a "redhead" is a given. But which one?

Introducing Tuxedo

I am starting this blog because Tux is a great dog and deserves recognition!

On July 10, 2009 he became a dad and one of his sons will come to live with all of us once he is "of age". We are very excited to welcome the little one to our family.
As of today we aren't sure exactly which son we will take, but that's what this blog is about!
We will keep you posted on our decision and the process that we go through.
Tuxedo may have something to "say" about this, we'll see!

To start, Tux was whelped on May 1, 2005. His sire was the famous "Player" (AKC/ASCA CH Hi Desert Playing for Keeps) and his dam was "Callisto" (Callisto Hand Maiden of Selene). He was born in New Mexico, bred by Ralph Wintersberger of Tijeras.
Tux continues to make his home in Edgewood, NM and is co-owned by E. Vinogradov and S. Cooper of Sherbil's Kennel.

Tuxedo is an AKC Champion and is ASCA major pointed.
He is professionally handled by Sergio Espejo in the AKC Conformation ring and began his conformation career by taking Best of Winners and Best of Opposite over specials in an October, 2007 AKC show in Alamogordo, NM. In Tulsa, on November 3, 2007, he took his first 5 point AKC major. He got his second major 2 weeks later in Tucson. Tux finished his AKC CH in Big Spring, Texas on May 3, 2008 under Judge Alane L. Gomez. Between May 2008 and May 2009 he took 6 Best of Breed wins with Sergio Espejo! Way to go!

Tuxedo has been handled by Cameron Leopold, Kim Raleigh, Traci Galemore & Evelyn Vinogradov in the ASCA conformation ring. On March 9, 2008 he took his first ASCA major under AKC Judge Steve Schorr. In August, 2008 he took his 2nd ASCA major at the "3 Pines Ranch Classic". He got his 3rd Major Win on March 14, 2009. Needs just 2 minor pts to finish in ASCA.Tux is handled by Evelyn in the Obedience and Rally rings and has achieved his Rally Novice and CD titles.