Jack & Co. Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy birthday, Lark! Those are some ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Julie, I fear we can officially put to rest the hope that Lark will "grow into those ears." Happy birthday Lark! Ben's birthday will be in two days - he's getting two birthday presents, one is some nice butcher leftoevers from Julie's flock. The other is the fact that Cord is officially on two weeks of crate rest and Ben's my Main Man unless we can get Patrick's new dog here in that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Ooh, it's worse than looking at old photos of your kids. Was Lark at the BC picnic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy birthday Lark! I can't believe it's been a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy Birthday, Lark! She always looks like she's facing into the wind, and I love it. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 "As for Lark, at a year old she's still little enough to squeeze through field fence, through little slots in gates, and underneath them, so it's always an adventure taking her to the farm and preventing her from freelancing the minute my attention is elsewhere (something her mom was also famous--or infamous--for)." Ah, but would you have it any other way? My two 8 month olds are forever bringing the cows to me when I'm busy feeding the horse or whatever...and as irritating as that can be, it's also the coolest thing ever! Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Mickey Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy birthday Lark! It's been great seeing her growing up right before our eyes. (But I still don't think she's grown into those ears yet! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy Birthday Lark! The nap in the wool is my favorite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelliwic Border Collies Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Birthday wishes to Lark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindzey Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Happy birthday, Lark! (LOVE the pics!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Crocker Posted January 31, 2007 Report Share Posted January 31, 2007 Lark is striking though all her stages of growth. I am envious that your pup has prick ears. I had hoped my Lyn would have them, as her dam did, but it was not to be. Lark is a beautiful tri. And I wouldn't "worry" about her size. Lyn was 3 years old last September and was then and is now 28 #. She held her own at the Nursery Finals last fall so the sheep must have thought she was big enough! Happy birthday Lark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Anna, You're right, I'd rather she be that keen, but I'm not keen about the freelancing as it teaches her that she can work stock without a human involved. (That is, I might be over in the barn moving hay when she takes herself off to the field to work on her own.... Her dam did that a lot as a pup--since she could even jump through the top opening of a wire-covered gate--and it has caused some training issues, that is, not thinking it's necessary to include the human in the picture). Now if I'm in the barn and she brings me the sheep, my biggest concern would be how she got the sheep through the fence! :eek: Carolyn, I actually prefer a smaller dog, all other things being equal. Though I have to admit that when I've worked her on range-sized ewes, you just have to judge by the sheep are doing what the dog is doing, because there's no seeing her back there! (Oh, and I love a smooth-coated, prick eared dog, but it looks like the Twist pups I kept aren't going to reward me in that department either. Well, Pip is smooth and his ears do stand some, but they haven't decided what they're going to do. Phoebe is rough and appears to have settled on being airplane-eared. Well, as long as they're good workers it's okay!) J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizmo Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LARK!! Hope you have great day! heheh OMG, he is soooooo cute! I love his markings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stockdogranch Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Julie: Yes, freeelancing can be a pain. I guess I'm lucky--my place is just one big pasture (well, big by southern CA standards!), so when mine freelance, they just gather tham and bring them to me wherever I am. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan's Mom Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Originally posted by juliepoudrier:Phoebe is rough and appears to have settled on being airplane-eared. Well since she has a rough coat and those pesky airplane ears, I suppose she could come live with us. And a happy belated birthday to my Larky-poo... she's a sweetie! (who we will also make an exception for) (btw, this is Brian) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Oh Brian...careful what you wish for. Both dogs come with a sheep farm requirement you know! J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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