Chickie almost makes me feel like Gig is back home again. Aside from the obvious tri-color, she's easy going, naturally upbeat, and has similar structure, with even shorter and thicker bones and the beginnings of what may be a tremendous sidegait, which was Gig's claim to fame. Her shoulder layback is better than Gig's and she's not as wide in front as Gig was at this age. In fairness to Gig, however, Chickie lacks her classic headpiece, and it remains to be seen whether she can equal Gig's status as wise pack leader and companion. Let's hope so!