History of Sunspun Shelties

In 1983 I was a typical dog owner with very little knowledge about training dogs for any of the performance events, never mind the conformation ring. One of my mixed breeds (A Sheltie Poo named Dynamite) had recently died. When I adopted my new mixed breed from the humane society, I wanted to know why Dynamite didn't always come when she was called. My vet at the time told me he had a trainer offering group lessons in the evenings. I signed up. This was the beginning of the wonderful world in which I live for each day (besides my children and grandchildren).

My trainer was Candace Hammack. She took this little fur ball out of her car  (at that time I discovered Shelties), and told us to watch what she did. She went through an obedience pattern. I was amazed at how her Boffy didn't move out of position even once. I learned later that Boffy, was for years ranked nationally in the top ten for obedience. When she was done she asked those of us in the group, "how many of us want to do this?" Before I could think about it my hand shot up in the air, and I was hooked.

In 1993 I went looking for a reputable breeder  of Shetland Sheepdogs. After going to a local dog show I met Dori Gibbs (now Stadler). I bought one of her puppies with all the health guarantees for obedience. Shelby (WarmWinds Push and Pull CD, CGC, Therapy Dog), was a a constant loving companion for years.

A year after I bought Shelby, Dori offered me a co-ownership in my first show dog. Her name is Taffy, now, BISS Ch. WarmWinds Sunspun Delight. She had (and still has), a great attitude and a tremendous love for the conformation ring. She made it easy to learn how to handle. She was always one step ahead of me. 

Taffy is 13.5 years old years old, and she is as much a couch potato at home as she is a vibrant, happy show dog in the ring.