Winterburn Dusty 2003-2013

Just a pictorial of my favorite Dusty photos over the years: 

  Age 12 mos. in Metchosin at 'MarCar School' for young sheepdogs.

Another early days shot working sheep in Metchosin.  Photo by Marroni Photography(I think)

Dusty and Jana typical pose watching other dogs work sheep at Keepmore Farm. 

Age 6 or 7 working sheep at Brooksdale Farm in Langley.

Age 10 Winter 2013 with littermate, Dave

The 'D' litter in Metchosin New Year's maybe 6 or 7 yrs. ago.  From left to right:  Duke, Dharma, older brother, Cap,  Drift & Dusty.

Dusty waiting and hoping for a turn at Brooksdale.

Another shot at Brooksdale.

Finally his turn!

Playing with some of his pack at Marroni's in Olympia, Spring 2013.

Olympia again, much more grey on his face by this time.

Working sheep at Marroni's Easter 2013

Still another Jana/Dusty pose. He was the only dog she would allow to share this spot.

View from inside the working field.

Arriving & getting a run at High Country Farm for the Whidbey Island SDT. June, 2013

Dragging his beloved Wyatt while playing tug in my backyard.  2007 or 08.

Wyatt & 5/6 mos. old Dusty on winter hike in Pitt Meadows.

Intense working style even when a pup;  Earl the cat in Burnaby kitchen.

Spring '04 with Cajun in Burnaby

Photo by Marroni at one of the winter trials at MacDonalds', Longbranch, WA.  2004

Another Marroni head study.  No grey on the muzzle back in that day.

Wearing my 'rose colored' sunglasses.

Watching video by Derek Scrimegeour.

More early sheepdog training in Metchosin.

Winter training days in Metchosin.

The first time we meet.  Nov.'03

Baby Dusty at Winterburn Farm in Coombs, BC

growing up to be a real sheepdog.

classy working style.

at Courtenay SDT,  Vanc.Island

waiting for Wyatt to drop apples in Langley backyard. '08

Dusty was always ready to play with new additions to pack.  Jayne as a puppy.

Playtime with Jayne and Owen.

Fall 2010 play with Owen. They played tug right up until his last days.

Contented happy couch potato if no sheep or puppies around. On his 'bed' in the living room 2013

Pool Party & Seafood Feast

Holly & Len drove down to pick up some lambs.

They requested a 'Seafood Feast' potluck.

Hors Doerves  before dinner.

and no, Crumbie did not get to have any.

Rex dock diving.

Holly.

Mid - Air jump.

just how many men does it take to install a magnetic screen door?  As seen on TV.

Pool PARTY!

I think at one point there were as many dogs in the pool as people.

do you think this dog wants a swim?  The pool started to turn green the next day.  No more dogs allowed.

Whidbey Island SDT

I was fortunate to get to stay at Allison's house across the road from Susan's farm.

Ali greets Deb from Ore.  The first to arrive on Thurs. to help set up on Fri.

Dusty loves Susan's pond.  As does Ali's Sky.

I remember when these 3 trees were just 5 or 6' high.

Susan's barn and guest house.  Julie & Helen got to stay there this year in return for cooking & taking care of the judge and set out crew.

New Scotties in the 'cattle arena'.  Susan's 5th wheel set up for Jerry & Dave.

Julie turning dogs out in another arena.

Helen's new pup, Floyd from Sask.  Peter Gonnet lines so related to my pack.

Ali & Sky ready to work the Scotties.

NICE dog.  They are going to be a tough team.

USA camping area.

Canada camping area.

Driveway into trial field.  Canadians camp on the right.  Americans on the left.  Has become an unspoken tradition.  ;-)

Dorman collies get to have a run. As usual, Dusty works Blair and Owen works Dusty.

while Quirky Jayne hangs in the back.

judge's tent and handler's post.

Jerry & Dave moving the flock back up to set out over the hill in the corner.  They did an awesome job setting all weekend.

It rained on Thurs. on the trip down. But got nice on Fri.  Also Sat. was sunny & hot.  It cooled off with some rain & drizzle for Sun. & Mon.