(The tune you hear is Les Raber's beautiful tune, "Willow Waltz," for which Willow was named.)

Meet the Skaryd's Fur Child

Dartan Willow Waltz

Call Name: Willow
Registered Name: Dartan Willow Waltz
Breed: Long coat Chihuahua
Sex: Female
Colors: White with black
Weight: 5.5 lbs

Birthdate: June 2, 1996
Birthplace: Essexville, MI
Breeder: Darwin and Tanya Delaney
Kennel: Dartan
Adopted: February 15, 1997
Lines: Dartan, Bliss
Favorite Activities: Being petted and playing games
Best traits: Fun, playful, affectionate, loveable, extremely intelligent,mischievous!
Worst traits/Areas to work on: Doesn't like strangers. (But she's getting better all the time!.)

Willow enjoys music. She sits (gopher style) for long periods. Looks longingly at anything you are eating. She has attended every festival since she joined their family.

Willow's Impressive Family Tree

Sire:
Ch Bliss Hoosier Barn Burner
Sire's Parents:
Ch Bliss Hoosier Boy Named Sue (Top Winning Long Coat 1990, All Breed Best in Show Winner, Best of Variety at Westminster)
Ch Bliss Hoosier Ima Smoothie
Dam:
Dartan Brianna Ana
Dam's Parents
Ch Dartan Strut Your Stuff (All Breed Best in Show Winner)
Ch Dartan Design by Magic

There's Also Charlie, the cockatiel

He chatters up a storm with an ever-increasing vocabulary which includes the phrases: "Pretty Bird", "Good morning", "Hi Charlie", "Pretty Boy", "What didya say?", "What's happening?", "What's up?" and "Charlie-Charlie-Charlie-Charlie" (said in an exasperated voice).


"Willow Waltz"
Written by Les Raber

 

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