AnamCara Gordon Setters

Eliot ended up with me quite spontaneously. His sire (Jones) had caught my undivided attention at more than a few past shows. And in my musings over the puppy photos sent to me for posting on Halcyon's new website, I found myself evaluating them every time I posted new ones. The little "Blue Boy" eventually won out. He needed a show home and when his breeder said he was available, I jumped at the chance to co-own this little boy.

He is quite the adventurous one, and has shown caution with some things, but is very soon investigating. He has a bold, but very biddable personality, and has won my heart already.

Eliot immediately tagged Bailey, my Maine Coon cat, as his wrestling buddy. Only Eliot comes up with far more fur in his mouth than anything else!

As Eliot grows up, I'll be adding photos, and more editorial as time goes on. Check out his gallery photos for your amusement.

Update June 2006: Bailey has gone to live with a dear friend who recently lost his wife and needed a four-legged companion. From what I hear, Bailey has completely adjusted to being the ONLY pet and is liking it much better than sharing it with three rowdy Gordons.

Update March 2007: Eliot has grown into a very BIG boy at nearly two years of age. Almost as tall as Zorro, and just as handsome. He still has that puppy attitude and is immediately best friends with any human who walks in the door. With Zorro, he is on equal terms. At times, I believe Eliot gets the upper hand, but neither is ever aggressive. For two intact males, they surprisingly never offer a disagreeable tone to each other. With Jade here, and approaching her first heat cycle, they take turns being the flirt with her, but are never competitive. Zorro and Eliot's favorite pasttime is to lure the other away from his toy, and then steal it!

Update February 2008: Eliot went to his first serious show and scored 2 points for his silly efforts.