Standsure's Cu Chaorach
"Standsure's Sheep Dog"

Cori

DofB - October 31, 2002
Bred By Kimberley Anderson - Standsure Border Collies
Eyes DNA Normal by parentage
Elbows - WCVM / OFA Normal
Hips - WCVM / OFA Excellent
Black and White
Cori is intact

ATChC  NJC  TN-N  TG-N  RNMCL

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I know, I know, not the most original name, but I had a heck of a time coming up with a name at all!  Before Kim's litter was born, I had no idea which puppy I would end up with.  I came up with tons of names for a male puppy, but nothing that felt right for a female.  So, I decided, what the heck, go generic and be on the safe side.

Once the puppies, were born, I was immediately drawn to puppy 6, which we had named Shea at the time.  My choice never wavered, however there have been times since when I shake my head and said "what the heck was I thinking!"  Her call name soon became Cori - Shea was much too soft and feminine for her personality.

Cori is a most interesting little Border Collie to live with.  She has her mother, Spring's joy of life.  Like her mother, Cori's cup is overflowing, let alone half full!  Nothing dampens her enthusiasm for life.  Everything is a great experience and no clouds ever rain on her parade.  She is also a real little snuggle bunny at home.  Like her mother, she is an extremely confident little dog, never hesitating to do what is asked of her.

Cori also has her mother's "mountain goat" abilities to go where no dog should be able to go, with great confidence and dexterity.  If Cori decides to do something or go somewhere, it never occurs to her that she can't, either mentally or physically.

Cori has also inherited her grandmother Jynx;s "Einstein" mind and work ethic.  She is very analytical and methodical, and proceeds with confidence once she has come to a decision about something she has decided to do.  Of course, being a Border Collie, these decisions are often in direct conflict with my own ideas, such as jumping up onto the bathroom vanity to try and get the medicine cabinet open, trying to figure out the best way to get on top of the fridge to get an egg carton, to play with . . . need I say more??  If it makes sense to her, it must be the right decision.  I'm just not capable of understanding the logic of her choices (sigh, it can be such a challenge to live with a human!).

Also., like her grandmother Jynx, Cori likes to have a job to do, even if it just involves picking things up off the floor for me.

The first time Cori was put onto sheep, she knew exactly what she was there for . . . blow the sheep apart, pick one out, latch onto the wool and go for one heck of a ride (another thing she inherited from grandma Jynx!).  After a couple of aborted attempts, however, she settled down.  She is very focused on her sheep, has great natural balance and total confidence in her ability to control the sheep.  She shows no fear or hesitation if a sheep tries to stand her off.  I am thoroughly enjoying her stock training.  She is very keen, but quite biddable (well, most of the time), even at this early stage of training, now that we have mastered "lay down" and "that'll do".

Cori is also coming along well in her clicker and agility training.  She picks up concepts very quickly.  She enjoys learning "silly dog tricks" as well as basic obedience training, and performs with great enthusiasm.

Cori, quite simply, is the neatest little dog to share my life with.  I lost my soul mate Brinn in January 2003, at the age of 16.5 years old.  His passing left a huge hole in my heart and my life, but Cori has managed to show me that you can be blessed with more than one in your lifetime.