Hartley measured 10 1/4" at 11 wks 2 days

[dawns2shelties]

Had a good friend who is a breeder and judge come by yesterday. She measured Hartley and did his ears for me. He is now 10 1/4" at 11 weeks and 2 days old. I do know about the size chart but I am just curious what some of our forum experts think he'll mature to.

She also said he has good structure but felt he could have a bit more expression. I think his expression is fine. See for yourself.

 

[Jess041]

I think his expression is perfect!

 

[dawns2shelties]

I think his expression is perfect!

Thanks, of course I was joking about the first pic and a different kind of expression. he sure can express himself, definitely not lackng there.

 

[Lightplum]

im thinking atleast 15"...although we all know with shelties..its a crapshoot until they are done growing!

 

[Calliesmom]

love that first shot

 

[mellie]

I love Hartley's expession...Are you sure she was lookin at him ?Look at that face...

 

[dawns2shelties]

im thinking atleast 15"...although we all know with shelties..its a crapshoot until they are done growing!

I hope not any bigger, he really had a noticible growth spurt this week. Patti left the wicket with me so it will be interesting to chart him.

 

[dawns2shelties]

I love Hartley's expession...Are you sure she was lookin at him ?Look at that face...

Thanks Melissa, yup it was him she was looking at. Honestly though I asked and she was just being very honest as if she were judging him. He may not win at a show but he has definitly won my heart.

 

[Justicemom]

im thinking atleast 15"...although we all know with shelties..its a crapshoot until they are done growing!

Isn't that the truth.

I was thinking about 15" as well.

I stopped putting wicket to Birch mostly because he doesn't fit under it anymore. I think he is about 17" now.

 

[biowicks]

Hartley is a beautiful boy (or should I say 'handsome'). Obviously that judge had her eyes closed when she was loooking at him!