So now you have a choice….

You can look at pictures of our great-grandson, our 14 grandchildren or our new hired hand.  She flew in from Oklahoma the other night, arriving in excellent condition and more than matching our expectations.

Her name is Pocahontas, and that recommended her still further.  Pocahontas of course was the legendary Virginia Indian maiden.  However, before she even arrived, we had shortened it to “Pokey“.

Pokey was bred by Elaine Reynolds of Cimmaron English Shepherds and that’s what Pokey is. The breed isn’t recognized by the AKC but is well-known in England as a typical farm dog.  Not instinctively a herder, though she can be trained, she does understand every animal has its place and she firmly returns them if they stray.

English Shepherds are generally calm dogs and definitely people-oriented.

Pokey immediately made friends with our older Lab, let the cats know there was a new pecking order, and loves riding in the Gator.  She is curious about the cows but does not like the pigs.  We’ll let them sort that out.

You can expect to read more about Pocahontas later.