Our little Helo (rhymes with "kilo") was born that night to mom Mason and dad Seven both from a kennel that we had been told was the absolute best shepherd kennel in the country for police and sport dogs by several unrelated sources. I hadn't planned on getting a puppy so quickly (who is actually, truly ready for babies when they arrive?) but someone else obviously had other ideas and through several small and unexpected miracles, we were led to my new friend Susan and this litter of new shepherd babies.
Helo is a name Dustin picked out long ago for a special dog that he knew he'd have in his life sometime or another. He tried to get me to name my Great Dane puppy "Helo" and I had refused knowing it was reserved for his puppy and my dane was decidedly MINE. =) Susan explained that "Sieben Konige" means "Seven Kings" which is a link to their daddy.
Through pictures and several long messages between Susan and I, I came to know this little girl and her personality but what struck me most was her keen eyes and rapt attention to her surroundings - perfect qualities for our foundation. Her pedigree has some amazing dogs behind her and I am so very, very excited to see what she can do. Within her is the ability to help us change both our family's future and the future of Police Service Dogs in Utah...a heavy burden for tiny paws but one that I know with all my soul she is ready for.
Now the countdown begins....cannot wait to welcome my...er...Dustin's new baby...yeah...
Studying Criminal Minds in preparation for her future role!
No comments:
Post a Comment