Something happy - a new addition to the family!

[XJSJohn]

A Boarder Collie Puppy, here's Patsy she is 11 weeks old and already a "rescue" of sorts, someone who realised that she was just too much to take on so was desperate to find new owners. Fortunately we have had Collies before and know what to expect!!

doesn't she look sweet when she is asleep .....



But when she is awake she is a monster, trying to get her teeth into everything, including me and the camera!!



but she is able to pretend to be sweetness and innocence!!!

[Airbag]

Pure evil!

[Vanya]

You had me worried there for mo'...

Phew!!!

I replied to this earlier but I think one of the PH hamsters farted and died with shock!

Enjoy, I imagine border collies are as mad as a bag of badgers.

Edited by Vanya on Thursday 19th February 05:36

[HappyGoLucky]

That's you're excuse to slope off to Scruffys on nightly walkies then John? Very cunning!!

You do know those things are madder than a box of very mad things with heaps and heaps of energy???

[XJSJohn]

HappyGoLucky said:

That's you're excuse to slope off to Scruffys on nightly walkies then John? Very cunning!!

You do know those things are madder than a box of very mad things with heaps and heaps of energy???

its our second collie ... well aware that they are as mad as a box of frogs, and and twice as cunning!!

The wife has been nagging on for us to get another pooch since we got here, i just set one simple criteria, has to be something that a bloke could walk into his local pub with!!

Fortunately since we moved, we are right by the beach, have several dog friendly bars and eateries, and a nice park (well ... golf course) all within walking distance

eta Vanya, nooooo noooo nooo .... no dustbin lids thanks!!! the dog is way calmer!!

Edited by XJSJohn on Thursday 19th February 05:45

[speedy_thrills]

Puppy!

Boarder Collies are the BMW M3's of the dog world I think. Although large with a limited top speed they are suprisingly agile and accelerate quickly.

[phumy]

Aha John, just make sure there are no Vietnamese restaurants on the way to and from the boozer

[Vanya]

XJSJohn said:

eta Vanya, nooooo noooo nooo .... no dustbin lids thanks!!! the dog is way calmer!!

You wouldn't believe how quick I clicked on this topic when I saw who the OP was.

[XJSJohn]

phumy said:

Aha John, just make sure there are no Vietnamese restaurants on the way to and from the boozer

she is safe for the moment, i don't think there is enough meat on her bones for 2 sticks of satay at the moment!!

[V8mate]

XJSJohn said:

A Boarder Collie Puppy, ......

A boarder Collie?

Could this be the answer to some household's financial woes?

What kind of rent you getting?

[Mr Fenix]

Kudos for giving a young dog a good home.

[Jasandjules]

Nice one.

Looks so cute too.

[XJSJohn]

Jasandjules said:

Nice one.

Looks so cute too.

looks can deceive

[Don]

I want a border collie!

So cute!

Border Collies aren't mad. They're just so smart that they get bored very, very easily. Which means you need LOTS of stuff for them to do. Preferably challenging, interesting stuff.

If they don't have enough to do to keep occupied and, at least when young, exhaust themselves every single day without fail then they'll invent things to do. AND YOU WON'T LIKE IT!

On the upside being so smart they can be trained to achieve great things (Hence their Sheepdog status).

They are a great and loyal friend when treated with love, kindness and a firm hand on the discipline front.

One day I will organise my life well enough to be able to have one again. Love 'em. Love 'em.

[minimatt1967]

speedy_thrills said:

Puppy!

Boarder Collies are the BMW M3's of the dog world I think. Although large with a limited top speed they are suprisingly agile and accelerate quickly.

Car analogies of dogs only on PH!

[XJSJohn]

she is out exploring the garden at the moment, trying to avoiding getting squashed by coconuts whilst chasing gecko’s .... not your normal collie stuff, but its a challenge for her none the less!!!

Edited by XJSJohn on Thursday 19th February 08:24

[XJSJohn]

minimatt1967 said:

speedy_thrills said:

Puppy!

Boarder Collies are the BMW M3's of the dog world I think. Although large with a limited top speed they are suprisingly agile and accelerate quickly.

Car analogies of dogs only on PH!

labrador - mondeo?

German Shephard - Merc S?

[minimatt1967]

XJSJohn said:

minimatt1967 said:

speedy_thrills said:

Puppy!

Boarder Collies are the BMW M3's of the dog world I think. Although large with a limited top speed they are suprisingly agile and accelerate quickly.

Car analogies of dogs only on PH!

labrador - mondeo?

German Shephard - Merc S?

Jack Russel- original Mini

stsu- New MINI

Mongrel- Ford Escrote

[Silent_Assassin]

Oh, I thought you had got a new car...

[XJSJohn]

Silent_Assassin said:

Oh, I thought you had got a new car...

i am reliably informed that it is the BMW M3 of the dog world i will have you know