ABOUT FRANCES:
I am an 8 year old German Shepherd/Queensland Heeler mixed breed. I refer to myself as a "Global Mix". I have won many titles, ribbons and certificates in agility competition.
I compete at the top level and qualified for Nationals a few years ago but because I'm so moody my Mom decided not to drive me to Minnesota for the match.
I am very "sensitive" in an ESP kind of way. I sense peoples moods and I know when other entities are around.
I live on 20 acres in the El Dorado National Forest with two other people, 3 horses and 4 other dogs. I am the alpha of all the dogs, as I deserve to be. I have a princess/diva mentality and am occasionally prone to vulgarity and snobbery, especially with other female dogs. But I love children and it's perfectly OK with me that toddlers who I've never met before climb all over me.
I love the snow. I'm terrified of thunder. I don't like water or swimming and will only swim to make sure I can reach my Mom, who swims way out into the middle of the lake. My favorite toy is a ball, with frisbee a close second.
ABOUT BEAU:
I am an 11 year old purebread Red Queensland Heeler, sometimes called Australian Cattle Dog. Although my breed is known for our ferocity, I am not typical as I am very gentle and friendly.
Up until the age of 6 I actively herded livestock. Then I became lethally ill and the ranch gave me up to the pound, where I was retrieved by Australian Cattle Dog Rescue. I was very sick and on IV meds for a month. Eventually I was nursed back to health and then my Mom adopted me and I love her very much. She taught me some agility stuff. I really like it and I'm pretty good at it, but because of my illness I don't have the stamina to actually compete, so I just do it for fun.
I am very practical, responsible and business like. I am happiest when I have a job to do. But I also am very much a 'toy boy'. My current favorite toy is a stuffed pink snake, and I love anything that squeeks. I like to swim.
While Frances is the alpha of my pack, my Mom sometimes refers to me as a "new age alpha" because I am very independent and unconcerned as to what others think of me.
Unlike most males of my breed, I feel no need to posture, or display aggressive or threatening behavior unless there is true danger present. Then I am fearless. I am devoted to my Mom and I would give my life for her.
