Buzbee's Shoelace Shark (Lacy)

Within the Buzbee household, we all have our roles. Monica is Queen. Bill thinks he's the King. Elizabeth is Princess #1, and Daisy is Princess #2. Lacy is the captain of the palace guard. We all are her flock of sheep, and she devotes her life to making sure we are all safe. At night, she checks all the rooms, and usually ends up sleeping at the foot of Elizabeth's bed - but positioned so that she sees anything coming or going.

Although she is sometimes mistaken for a Border Collie, Lacy is a full-blooded Australian Shepherd. She came from a first-time breeder near Sacramento. When Bill decided that he needed a dog to keep him company until the woman of his dreams arrived, he researched breeds and decided on an Aussie. Lacy is frighteningly intelligent, full of energy, driven and loyal to a fault.

When Bill brought his new puppy home, he didn't have a name in mind. The idea was the the puppy would name itself. This stragety worked out well. The playful pup followed Bill everywhere, attacking and nipping at his shoelaces. Hence, "Shoelace Shark" - or Lacy for short.

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