Kylie is a 2 year old Australian Cattle Dog, and is the newest "Swan Dog" in the household.  Kylie is an active, sweet, and intelligent girl who loves to play with her pals Zip and Kiwi, or carry a pair of Anne's socks around the house.  Kylie enjoys watching over the pet rabbits in the backyard, running full speed on the beach and jumping the waves, and is Anne's little blue shadow everywhere she goes.  Kylie's training began with her agility foundation and Rally Obedience work.  She has competed in a few APDT Rally Trials and has earned Awards of Excellence in both her RL1 and RL2 titles for high scores.  Kylie adores agility and will zoom around the courses and cheer herself on with enthusiastic barks along the way.  She is off to a great start in agility and truly loves the sport where she can put her athletic ability to good use. 

After a fun day that includes playing with her pals, a little Agility and Rally, and maybe a trip to the beach - Kylie likes to snuggle on the couch and sleep on fluffy pillows!

Puppy Poem

Touch me with your voice as a puppy young and new, 
And let me know my presence is what is pleasing you.
Touch me  with your spirit, for God sent me here to you,
To teach you of that  precious bond known by the choicest few.

Touch me with your hands as I  grow tall and strong,
I need you as my mentor throughout my whole life  long.
Touch me with your lips and brush them softly on my  brow,
Please kiss away the fears that I am feeling now.

Touch me  with your eyes as I become full grown,
To validate unspoken love that we  have always known.
Touch me with your heart as our bond keeps growing  stronger,
And words need not be used in our language any  longer.

Touch me with your breath so soft and warm upon my  face,
As I try to bring you comfort in life's never ending  race.
Touch me with your love when my muzzle turns to grey
I live  my life to please you, each and every single day.

Touch me with your scent  when age has dimmed my sight,
To reassure me always that you will be my  light.
Touch me with your face when your tears are meant for me,
So  I may bear your pain and let your heart be free.
Touch me with  remembrance when I have traveled on,
And I will hold your heart in mine  forever when I'm gone.

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