Diane Pagel & Tess, Nan, Rainey, and Maid

Who is in the photo at right?This would be Tess and me, Diane Pagel. I have a day job as a Aerospace Engineer for the FAA: I certify large transport airplanes. My degree is EE. For my hobby I raise and train Border Collies for sheepdog and cowdog trials. I have been working with Border Collies for over 20 years and 17 years of that in the sheepdog venue. I have been doing USBCHA trials for 12

Anthea & Ponto, Percy, and Dylan

Who is in the photo at right?I am Anthea, I supervise children at school at lunch and train dogs. The dogs are, Ponto [photo below left], aged five (on the bed on floor), who is a mongrel girl including genes from labrador, bichon frise, sheltie, staffie, border collie and Irish setter. On my right is Percy, an Irish Setter girl, aged nine and Dylan who is eight is on my left and he is a Cocker

Lora Withnell & her dogs

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, my name is Lora Withnell…that is me in the photo there on the right. I own a little slice of heaven, known as Rocking Dog Ranch and am part owner of a production company called Little Horse Mountain Productions. In the picture with me, are the dogs I generally travel with (starting on the bale and going left) Killiebrae Sally/6, L&M Bella/3; Grace/2; Nell/4; Gyp

Bree & Reilly and Denny

Who is in the photo at right?Ah! A day in the park with my boys! This is Reilly (black head), Denny (red head) and myself Bree. Reilly is 4 years old, Denny is 7 months and me I am cough cough cough! Reilly and Denny are both AKC registered color headed white Shetland Sheepdogs or Shelties as we call them. Reilly is also a registered therapy dog and does agility. I hope to work with Denny so he

Bobbie Pyron & Teddy

Who is in the photo at right?I'm Bobbie Pyron and that's my 12-year-old Shetland sheepdog, Teddy. He was my inspiration and muse for my new book, A Dog's Way Home! He's one of three dogs I share my life with. I also have Boo, a coyote mix, and another adopted Shetland sheepdog named Sherlock. But in honor of my new book, I'm letting Teddy soak up the spotlight this time.What's the occasion for

G. M. Atwater & Nick, Gael, Jesse, and Ash

Who is in the photo at right?That’s me, G. M. Atwater, and Nick. He’s a 2–1/2 year old smooth-coated border collie, and here we had just placed 2nd in Novice-Novice at the Lacamas Valley (USBCHA) sheepdog trial.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?We’ve stopped by the Blind Dog Café in Gardnerville, NV, after a good day of sheepdog training. Nick and his little sister Gael, (age 1-1/2)

Caren Gittleman & Dakota

Who is in the photo at right?Dakota and I, but it is an older photo.I am Caren Gittleman. In a previous life I worked in advertising for 21 years at Ohio's largest newspaper. I am now a freelance writer who has (perish the thought) a CAT BLOG! called Cat Chat.Dakota is a 4-year-old male Shetland Sheepdog.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I am a caffeine freak. I drink coffee all day

Ruth McCracken & Pip, Fly, Jack, Sheila, Kim, and Ben

Who is in the photo at right?Me, Ruth McCracken, and Pip in the Land Rover while my dad's off checking up on the ewes. Took me an age to get that shot! I'm still in school, but it's my last year now, so I'll be off on study leave from mid-May. Whenever I'm not at school or blogging about my dogs, I'm outside helping my Dad with his work on the farm, looking after the sheep, silage, lambing

Maryglenn McCombs & Garcia

Who is that in the photograph at the right?

That’s me, Maryglenn McCombs, and my beloved Old English Sheepdog, Garcia.

What’s the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

We’re celebrating the release of a new mystery by Don Bruns, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (Oceanview Publishing) in which Garcia plays a major role.

What’s new since we last checked in with you and Garcia?

All sorts of things!

Ann Littlewood & Murphy

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Ann Littlewood and I write zoo mysteries. The latest, Did Not Survive, stars pregnant zoo keeper Iris Oakley and a pair of elephants at Finley Zoo in Vancouver, Washington.

With me is Murphy, who keeps me connected with real animals. He’s about a year and a half old and might be a Corgi mix or a Tibetan spaniel or part Sheltie. No idea. He’s never tried to herd

Priscilla Phang & Eva

Who is in the photo at right?That's me, Priscilla Phang and the little girl next to me is Eva, a Shetland Sheepdog. I give private tutoring at home since I quit my teaching from a school a few years ago. Eva is turning one year old on 27th Novermber. My husband and I are going to take her to a park in the morning and have our lunch over there.What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?I enjoy