Goodbye Little Lunette

 Today was the day the very last of the "Checkerboard Aussies" Fabulous Four's pup, Lunette, was to go to her Forever Home.

"As soon as her other siblings had left the day before Easter Weekend, she had been started on outside "potty" training, as shown here today.  Then have herself a big run over to a big puddle to "fill up" again."

"Bandit is demonstrating how to "train" a Checkerboard Aussie puppy.  This is the "ignore" technique he is applying in this photo.  See how well it worked? there goes Lunette off towards another adventure other then "bugging" her Dad."

"All Day long, waiting, waiting, eating dirt, waiting, waiting ... FINALLY those Forever Home people of mine showed up !!!"

Congratulations Little Lunette on her Forever Home.  We are looking forward to your New Human, Jamilyn, to keeping us posted on your growing up days.

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies".

A Referral & An "After" Visit

This past Tuesday I was once again very flattered as we had received a wonderful comment on The "Checkerboard Aussies" Facebook page from Semah's Forever Home Family, as follows:

We were blessed with our Semah from Cindy's Fabulous four litter. After losing our much loved family dog last year and also being blessed with a new baby boy who is the same age as Semah, I've got to say, I was a little wary of bringing home a new furry family member. After talking with Cindy and finding out all the knowledge she had and meeting Bandit and Lexus, I was delighted with her as a breeder. I have know Cindy for some time now. She was very concerned that her dogs would be given the time and love knowing how busy my family life was. She armed me with more knowledge about the breed. The family decided to invite Semah into our home and I am very delighted to say that he has been a wonderful addition. He is a very calm puppy and loves playing with my husband, myself and my seven year old daughter. To my amazement, he is also very gentle around my 8 week old son, only needing a few reminders not to love him up with lots of kisses too often. Semah is developing his own personality and he is a wonderful fit into our family. I highly recommend Cindy and her Checkerboard Aussies.

Thank you for all these very flattered remarks Linda.

It did not end here with the flattery.

"Semah & his Forever Home Family came to visit us today !"

While Semah's Human parents were otherwise occupied visiting, it was thought it would be nice for Semah to have a bit of a visit with his litter mate, Lunette, who is still here until Sunday.

"As you can tell, Semah was not to impressed with being "left" with his Sister one iota !"

Regardless we eventually all had a bit of a visit until it was time for Semah to head on back down the Highway, back once again to his Forever Home.  Thanks for the visit Semah, Linda, Mike and Liam.

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies".

"Checkerboard Aussies" 2013 Testimonial

I can not be, once again, more flattered then to hear back, especially so soon via email, from a "Checkerboard Aussies" puppy owner with what they think of us.  I might add it was also nice to receive a couple "when they made it first home" photos at the same time.

Here is what Sara Albernia, Forever Home to our Fabulous Four 2013 "Sprite" had to say about us:

I purchased a puppy from Checkerboard Aussies "Fabulous Four" 2013 litter.  I had been looking for an Aussie puppy for many months and was feeling a bit frustrated with my ongoing puppy search as some of the breeders I had been talking to were less than pleasant to deal with.  When I contacted Cindy, her love for the dogs and knowledge about the breed were obvious. She was very honest and upfront to deal with and welcomed my husband and I to her home to meet the puppies parents, Lexus and Bandit.   I was immediately impressed by Lexus and Bandit's good looks and friendly temperaments.  Throughout the next seven weeks while I waited for my puppy to ready to come home, Cindy posted new pictures and news of the puppies almost daily on Facebook and on her blog.  I really appreciated this as it made me feel like I was watching my puppy grow up.  I am thrilled with my puppy Sprite and would definitely recommend Checkerboard Aussies to anyone looking for a fantastic Australian Shepherd. 
Sincerely, 
Sara Alberni

"How lovely are these first "Sprite" photos we have received at her new Forever Home with Sara, Garret and Cola.  Thank you Sara !"

We are tickled every colour of an "Aussie" to hear back from each and every Forever Home our "Checkerboard Aussie" pups have chosen, looking forward to each and everyone's progress (even some of the "bad" stuff so we can recall when we through those same issues with our Gang).

Cindy, Owner/Breeder of The "Checkerboard Aussies".

Lunette's Forever Human & MORE Cuteness

Today was the day Lunette got to meet her New Forever Home Human, Jamilyn !!!  There was all kinds of excitement and running around this afternoon ....

"Ahh... Lunette is such a little Diva, and absolutely loves being cuddled.  Jamilyn loved giving her cuddles back as you can see.  Everyone else had cuddles too thanks to Jamilyn and Matt.  Matt even had his shoe laces broke in with a bit of chewing."

Day 52 in the lives of the Fabulous Four.  Day 52 was their very first time out in the big outside World.  It was really scary for everyone.  

"It took a bit of time before everyone was brave enough to come out of the corner to have some Dinner.  The known "instigator" Bindi, surprised me to no end that she stayed back, being the last to be brave enough to venture out.  Will wonders never cease?"

"Cuteness to melt the hardest of Hearts .... don't you think too?"

It was quite the adventure in the little lives of the Fabulous Four this day.  The adventure will be continuing each and every day ....

Cindy, Breeder/Owner of The "Checkerboard Aussies" Fabulous Four 2013.

Basement Parteeh !

A Basement Parteeh is so much fun.  You get to run around, drink all you want, get lost, go on an obstacle course.  Really we had us a Blast !!!

Next Parteeh will be this Sunday ... RSVP to the "Checkerboard Aussies'" Fabulous Four.

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Bindi, Semah, Lunette & Sprite, The "Checkerboard Aussies'" Fabulous Four 2013.

Two X Two = Fabulous Four

Yes, Two x Two = Fabulous Four "Checkerboard Aussie" with a whole bunch of cuteness.  Today they are two weeks old.  Today their eyes began to open.  Today they were really squiggly when being held.  Today they are beginning a whole new stage of their lives ....

"Bindi is the largest and plumpest.  This shows she must be a wee bit on the greedy side when it comes to meal times, would you think?"

"Lunette on the other hand is still working on more Beauty sleep so she can have "Diva" status when she grows up a wee bit more."

"This tiny little sweetheart is Sprite.  She is just a speck of cuteness all in herself."

"Semah is the only boy, can you tell ????  Really he appears to be not only sleepy, but bored with the whole thing !  Typical do you not agree."

The "Fabulous Four" 2013 of The "Checkerboard Aussies".