[Vinson]

Adopted

Username: miraphoenix
Name: Snow On The Hills | Frost
Gender: DFAB
Height: 20 in
Weight: 39 lbs
Color: Liver Based Silver Pearl Cryptic Merle Minimal White
Genotype: atat bb cchce Dd epheph hh II kyky Mam Ssi tt UU Llw

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A shiny new breed specific gene!
Pearl is a sister gene to Chinchilla and presents as epheph or Echeph with atat/ata, at+at+/at+a, and kyky. It functions similarly to Eryth, with all eumelanin (black pigment) being replaced by pheomelanin (red pigment), with their markings following the Chinchilla pattern. Echeph collies are known as Mosaic Chinchillas, with a combination of the normal presentations of both Pearl and Chinchilla, resulting in a pseudo-chimeric chinchilla coat.


Tell me about this collie’s personality - are they as soft and sweet as they look, or is their appearance deceiving? No word count min/max.
Ends 21 November.
You may apply for as many as you’d like, but each person may only win one of this initial set of Pearl collies.

[Shadow17]

Username: Shadow17
Name: SLK Finding Alaska // North
Gender: Female
Prompt: North is cold and calculative. Math is her strong suit, but it doesn't always put her ahead. Sometimes, she's left in the dust, doing the math on how to evenly split a herd between the dogs working, meanwhile the others are already getting it done. She appreciates the gesture, but doesn't exactly enjoy being outdone.

[Kadayah]

Username: Kadayah
Name: Tundra
Gender: Male
Prompt:

Tundra is a very confident dog with a strong sense of humor. He can be a bit of a bully, but it’s never in a malicious way. He pokes fun at the other dogs because he loves to get a laugh out of them! He has the ability to bring a smile to anyone, even on the toughest days.

[coaliev]

Username: coaliev
Name: Frostbitten Heartbeat | Chione
Gender: Female
Prompt: Chione is a mysterious collie, full of contrasts. She might seem quiet and distant, you might even call her cold, but she notices everything and always thinks before she does anything. She shows kindness in small actions rather than big gestures and is fiercely loyal to the beings she cares about. Though she seems serious, she has a playful side that comes out when you least expect it, like sunlight on ice. She enjoys being alone but secretly wishes for deep connections, though she takes her time to let others in.

[miraphoenix]

Username: miraphoenix
Name: Snow On The Hills | Frost
Gender: DFAB
Prompt:

"You know, Frost, you're a lot warmer than your name implies."

Frost looked up, raising her ears in a quizzical gesture as Lily trotted over.
"What do you mean?" she asked, moving over a little on the cattle sleeping mat; she had been sheltering from a late autumn storm inside the cattle barn, and was more than happy to see a friendly face.

"Well, you know, when you arrived here, I figured you'd be... Well. Cold, you know? Because of the name, and all." Lily answered, before settling in at her friend's side with a relieved sigh.

Frost considered this as she leaned over to lick some of the sleet from Lily's neck fluff, feeling the wetness and chill sinking into her own coat.
"So what makes me warm, to you?" she asked after a long moment's pause as the sleet drummed on the metal roof of the barn, adding rhythmic punctuation to the deep breathing of the nearby cows.

Lily was distracted, gnawing an ice ball out of her toes. Frost waited patiently for her friend to answer, helping as best she could to help melt the clumps of ice that lingered on Lily's fur.
"You're always helping out, for one," Lily started, spitting out a half-melted lump of ice and gravel with a wry grin. "Thanks for the assist; I can't reach the bits along the back of my neck."

As Lily spoke, Frost got up to bring over a mouthful of dry straw to mop up some of the wetness and give Lily a drier footing. On the way, a cow leaned down and nibbled some of the forage from the dog's mouth. Frost held still and let the cow feed, before walking back over to her friend.
"And that too, Frost!" Lily added. "You didn't have to share there; the cow was butting in. But there you go again, being kind when there's no reason you have to be. There's dogs out there who would have walked right on by that cow, or would have snarled some resentment. You just went to get more straw, without a second thought."

Frost considered this for a moment, settled in at Lily's side.
"I had never thought of myself that way, Lily," she murmured, a bashfulness in her voice; she was unused to receiving compliments. "Thank you for sharing your perspective, I mean it. You've got a warm heart, yourself...!"

Lily wagged her tail hard, the plume thumping against the damp cow bed.
"And there you go, being all friendly and kind! You always brighten my day. Hey, let's stay in here until the sleet stops; maybe by then, it'll be dinner time."

Frost beamed and blushed under her fur, her own tail wagging in response that she could not find the words for.
"I like the sound of that, Lily. And, um. Thank you, for chatting with me."

The two dogs nestled close, safe in the other's company, watching the sleet fall. Although the world outside was covered in ice by the time the winds blew by, nothing could touch the warmth between friends.

[werepickle]

Username: werepickle
Name: MSK When Ocean Calls ‘Wave’
Gender: male
Prompt:

Despite his looks Wave is more of a timid wall flower preferring the company of one or two close friends. Those closest to him know him to be well guarded with hard walls for strangers to penetrate. Those lucky enough get to see the true side of Wave; a rambunctious and lively dog, happy to engage with his closest friends whether it be a friendly game or talking about the most random things. He is loyal to a fault and sometimes the lines of loyalty and recklessness blur causing him to get into trouble even in the smallest situations. Wave is never in control of his emotions and can easily become overwhelmed causing him to go into a spin, sometimes lashing out at the wrong people.

[Julius525]

Username: Julius525
Name: Nydra
Gender: Female
Prompt: Nydra is a very caring dog, but don't mistake her, only with her very little really close ones. She is quite cautious and distrustful, some could consider her a very independent dog, hard to handle and even a bit challenging as she can truly show when she is not comfortable with someone or something, but with the very little people that have stayed there despite the first, second, third and tenth impression, for those who persisted, she is able to lower her shield. When she is alone with those she deeply cares, she is a very sweet girl, always checking if they are alright, if they need anything, if she can do anything to please them and their needs, but in the very moment a stranger or a "not trusted" creature appears, she quickly changes her personality, to protect herself and the ones around her, being again a distant dog until she is in private once again.

[-s-i-n-]

Username: cincil.
Name: CoR's Home is Where the Chaos Is "Cyril"
Gender: Male
Prompt:

When Azriel first met Cyril at the local shelter, she was immediately smitten by the cherubic face that greeted her. He was an adorable little guy, his innocent eyes and sweet demeanor melting her heart. Friendly with all the other puppies, Cyril was a calm, easygoing collie who never caused trouble. The shelter workers described him as a laid back pup who loved to play, but equally enjoyed lounging and napping just as much.

It didn’t take long for Azriel to make up her mind—Cyril was coming home with her that very day. This decision, however, didn’t sit too well with her older collie, Lirien. Azriel knew that while Lirien had no problem with other collies coming and going, she was used to being the sole recipient of her mother's attention. The idea of sharing that attention with another collie, especially one who was here to stay, was bound to stir things up.

As soon as Cyril stepped into the house, Lirien shot them both a look that could only be described as a stink eye, before retreating to her bed. Perhaps Lirien already had an inkling of what the future held for her and Azriel and she wasn't entirely thrilled about it.

Within days of settling in, Cyril completely came out of his shell—and by “completely,” Azriel meant completely. She joked that she should’ve named him "Gremlin," because it quickly became clear that he had a mischievous side to match. He turned into a tiny terror, sneaking around the house, trying to bite Azriel's feet as she walked past, or pouncing on her whenever she moved in bed, much like a playful cat. He did the same to Lirien, nipping at her heels and generally causing chaos.

Despite his antics, Azriel and Lirien couldn't help but fall for him. Lirien, though begrudgingly at first, found herself charmed by his sweet face and mischievous grin, which seemed to say, “I know exactly what I’m doing!” The little knucklehead had a way of getting under their skin, but in the most endearing way.

A few months later, Cyril had mellowed out a little—though he still loved to stalk the halls of the house like a little menace, he also became quite the cuddle bug, often curling up with Azriel and Lirien in bed. His wild energy had found a new outlet: grooming sessions. Azriel started taking him every four weeks, hoping that introducing him to the process early would make him more comfortable as he grew older. But, no—he made it clear from the start that grooming was his personal battleground.

It was as if he spent the entire month saving up his energy for those sessions, determined to turn them into an event. Azriel always assured the workers that he wasn’t this bad at home, but she could tell they didn’t believe her. Cyril would flash a little smirk as he misbehaved, a silent "gotcha" aimed at Azriel.

She knew it would be a long, unpredictable road ahead, but she also knew it would be worth it. All the future chaos and headaches were a small price to pay for the family she loved.

[Vinson]

Username: miraphoenix
Name: Snow On The Hills | Frost
Gender: DFAB
Prompt:

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apologies for the delay in judging, I had to get opinions from a couple other staff members for this pup - we all thought that your story's very visual and imaginative format helped to showcase the personality you developed and it really captured our attention, so congratulations!

[miraphoenix]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much!! ^^