Bliss is everything that I’ve ever wanted in a sheltie in one package. She’s a fun loving, spirited puppy, and we have high hopes for her future. Bliss is from Daily’s last litter, so that makes her even more special to us. Bliss is a half sister to Geraldo, Lydia, and Zelda.

In October 2007, I saw PaRay’s Make A Splash (Rainy) in the show ring for the first time, and he totally blew me away!! I loved everything about him, and I was delighted that Daily came into season during the two months that Rainy was on the East Coast to be shown. Rainy finished his championship the weekend before Daily’s puppies arrived.

Bliss is very photogenic, and she loves having her picture taken.

In September, 2011, Bliss whelped her first litter. She had three blue merle puppies and one tri puppy sired by CH Blue Heavens Show Stopper (Sammie). You can see pictures of those puppies here.

In April 2012, Bliss had a new set of clothes, and she and Judy Stachowski hit the conformation ring again. Bliss finished her championship on April 7, 2012 by winning a three point major under Linda Robey. Bliss is our first bitch champion, and she is the second champion for both her sire and dam.

Six weeks after finishing Bliss' breed championship, Bliss and Judy started the pursuit of her Grand Championship. They put it to bed in just five weeks, and on June 23, 2012, Bliss became the first GCH at CastleGate Shelties. Judy and Bliss earned 2 BOB's and three majors in a seven day period of time to finish Bliss' Grand Championship in "grand" style.

After finishing her Am GCH, Bliss was still in nice coat, so she headed to Canada to pursue her Canadian Championship with Rachel Pratt. In just one week, Bliss and Rachel accomplished their mission! The day after Bliss finished her championship, she was shown for the first time as a Canadian special, and she won BOB and a Group 4 to end her Canadian sojourn on a high note!

Bliss (left) and Janelle (right) at one week of age.

Bliss and Gabe taking a snooze

Bliss at Seven Weeks

Bliss at Fourteen Weeks

Bliss at Twenty Weeks

Bliss at her first show
Photo by Rich Schnur

Bliss at 9 months
Photo by Julie Iverson, DVM

Bliss and Gabe at nine months of age.

Christmas 2008

Bliss won her first two points from the 12-18 class!

Bliss won her first Best of Breed from the Open AOAC Class!

Bliss won a three-point specialty major under Marjorie Tuff in February 2011.

Bliss won a five point major toward her Grand Championship under Charles Olvis on 6-16-12.
I love the happy smile on Bliss' face! She knew she had done a good job!!

In February 2010, we got 40" of snow in less than a week. For an active dog like Bliss, that was a real inconvenience. Once the top of the
snow glazed over, Bliss discovered that she could still fetch despite the fact that there was almost two feet of snow still on the ground! <G>

"In the Garden"
An original acrylic painting by Lee Ann Shepard

Sire Ch PaRay's Make A Splash	Sire Am/CAN Ch Hannalore Tiger Rag	Sire Ch Dundee Hullston Jambalaya, ROM
		Dam Ch Hallalore Tales of Beth, ROM
	Dam Laureate Verona	Sire Ch Macdega Atlantis
		Dam Laureate Clair De Lune
Dam Shamont Most Unusual Day, NAJ (Major Ptd)	Sire Am Ch BISS Granville Merisle Commotion	Sire Am Ch Crocodile Dundee
		Dam Granville Merisle Mosaic
	Dam Shamont Unforgettable Day	Sire Shamont Rolling Thunder
		Dam Shamont Bi The Light Of The Moon II