Wow!
I missed this WHOLE thread, too!
Congrats on your babe Piper! Is she home yet? I know of two Shelties and a Papillon who could go for a play date! I just love watching Shelties play together... off topic, sorry. I am amazed by the connective powers of this website! I wonder how many happy "tails" we have due to Sheltie Forums. You could definitely count Abbie as one for us.
Do you plan on doing agility or anything with her?