Friday, September 9, 2016

Two Good

The tiny, crazy, shark puppy that I brought home about five minutes ago turns two today.  That doesn't seem possible.  Connor has grown into a lovely dog though.  He is still super high energy, demanding and sensitive, but he is also watchful, thoughtful and eager to help.  He has grown into an outstanding farm dog.  He is good with all livestock, he has a very clear sense of boundaries never leaves my sight and he is an excellent guardian.

Connor is still not a cuddly dog.  At least, not during "working" hours.  When we finally go to bed, he becomes very snugly and thoroughly enjoys a good belly rub as his evening nightcap.

He and Bess are still best friends and they both get upset if they go too many days without seeing each other.

Connor occasionally helps out with livestock guardian duties and he and Bess make a formidable team.

The rest of the time, they spend honing their skills on each other.

Connor remains one of the most intriguing dogs I have known and raising him has been an interesting challenge, but he has grown into an awfully nice dog.  He is very insistent that the farm be run properly and he permits no slacking, which is just as it should be.  That is a Border Collie's job.

Happy birthday Connor, and yes, I know it's time to throw the frisbee.  Again.  

12 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Connor! I would totally throw that frisbee for you all day long!;) Congratulations, Kris, on raising Shark Puppy to become an outstanding farm dog - he sounds as beautiful inside as he is on the outside!

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  2. Happy Birthday Connor!! Two already, wow!

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  3. Happy birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday dear Connor, Happy birthday to you!!!! Love, Bess and Kelsey and Scout and FB

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  4. Border Collies are the ultimate farm dog that is a working part of the farm but still a persons dog! Happy birthday Connor!

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  5. Oh my gosh, I'll bet he does keep you on your toes!! He's grown into a lovely dog - Happy Birthday Connor!

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  6. I have been away from awhile - but would not miss wishing this handsome boy a Very Happy Birthday. Love seeing those two play-fight-work together. Just does my heart good.

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  7. Happy Birthday you beautiful boy!! You've become such a handsome guy. ♥♥

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  8. Happy Birthday Conner! When we got Chance someone said "Our Border Collie settled down when he was nine." And we have found that to be very true:)

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  9. Happy Birthday Conner and congratulations Chris for the past two years of helping him to become a good farm dog and being the good companion that he is. And here's to many more birthdays to come.

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  10. Happy Birthday Connor! BC are difficult task masters but I wouldn't be without one.

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