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Our new puppies have moved in with us at last. This is Beau, our sable Shetland Sheepdog. He was the largest pup in his litter, and the most playful.

Shadow is a tri-color Shetland Sheepdog, although he's mostly black and white like his sire (which also makes him hard to photograph.) He was the runt of the litter, and the sweetest. He stays behind his big brother, like a little shadow.

The pups are eating and playing well, and Beau is already barking. Shadow is still a bit skittish, but he's warming up to me.

After eight months with no dogs in our home, we're pretty happy.

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