Visit To Davenloch Kennel

On our third day in Sherwood Park we went out to visit with Kort's breeders, Dave & Shawn at Davenloch Kennels. My sister Debra was wonderful & came out with me.....what a drive that was!! , Davenloch has moved to Gwynne AB on 60 plus acres of land, & it took us a bit to find it, I won't even talk about our ride home in the dark!!!
When we arrived we were treated like royalty, Dave & Shawn were perfect hosts!! How wonderful it was for me to be able to talk collies all night with someone that loves the breed as much as I do, & also is crazy about pedigrees!
We had a tour of the property, which stretches as far as your eyes can see, visited with all the collies, including Gavin which is Korts litterbrother, & just as bad says Tate! We were in time to see the sunset, & what a gorgeous sight that was. After a supper that included roasted chicken , stuffing, rice, salad & the most delicious brussel sprouts I have ever tasted!!, they melted in your mouth!...we saw the moon rising from the front of the house, & both Debra & I were ready to move in! Did I mention that the house is over 100 years old & it has oak trees in the front yard that were as old!
My sister was in heaven, she loves oak trees...
I couldn't leave without having Dave put Kort's ears in..., all you friends of mine know the full ear story & just how rotten my son is about having them done....well, Dave, Shawn & I set out to do them.... Dave didn't pull out any stops, he put glue & extra glue, we waited through each stage until the glue dried to make sure they were in good & tight....Shawn went in to cut up the apple pie while Dave & I finished up with the brace...I let go of Korts head, he did one quick shake & out came the brace!! You should have seen Dave's expression!!!! He said he has done hundreds of ears & he has never had a dog get out the brace.....of course I laughed & told him "see, I'm not crazy!!" , Kort's a brat! After that Dave kept saying , "I'm soooo sorry!!" That's ok Dave, I'll get him in line someday!!!
Then the evening had finally ended & it was time to go.
I'd like to thank Dave & Shawn for showing Debra & I such a great time...
The pictures that follow are only a few my sister Debra took while I was busy yakking up a storm with the guys, thanks Debra!
These 2 pictures are when Kort finally realized who Dave & Shawn were...he just kept kissing & kissing them......
Kort visits with all his relatives...... Talking collies on the front porch......this reminds me of the Waltons!! Good night John Boy! I just love these shots Debra got of Dave leading the way to watch the sunset with Tate & Kort following behind......
The sun sets at Davenloch...... Back of the house......
Dave, Shawn & I do Kort's ears......
Beautiful Oak Tree......
New Friends!......