buddysdad Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 This guy showed up in our neighborhood 2 weeks ago and followed me home. After doing all we could to see if he'd been lost, he's now part of our family. We suspect he'd been dumped. Second day here I took him to our vet for a checkup, shots, etc. Doc suspects he's around 10 months old. Yesterday he was back to the vet for neutering. I think, outside of a farm, our environment is a good one. We're on a one acre lot on a golf course, at the end of the only street with homes, and have 30 - 40 acres behind us. We play hard each morning and evening when there's no golf activity around, and are doing basic obedience drills several times during the day. Recall is the biggest challenge - when we're alone he's pretty good, but with distractions, we have a ways to go. Special thanks to our new friend, Stephanie Pressler, of BRBCR, who came over on Sunday and helped us tremendously. She suspects he may have a tad of something else in him as he's not wound as tight as most. I don't know where this will lead, but right now we're just loving each other. Lorraine and I feel this must be Providence, as we've been interested in BCs for sometime now, but hestitant because of our cat (that's not a issue, Buddy and Sammy worked things out by the second day) and we were both working. I'm now retired so there's ample time to devote. here's some pics: OOPS, pics are too big. I'll try to figure out how to downsize them and post again. This board is a wonderful resource, thanks to all, Doug, Lorraine, and BUDDY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffTopic Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Congratulations! Buddy looks like a sweetheart. I love his "freckles". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat W. Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 He's adorable! I am a sucker for ticking as my old man has a face full. From the picture though he looks full bc to me. Welcome to the board and the wonderful world of Border collies...let the games begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Congratulations! Sounds like a perfect match. He's beautiful. (Oh, and purebred BCs don't have to be wound tight. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 He's beautiful! Looks like a big, cuddly teddy bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Thanks for taking him in. As he gets more settled and secure, he may turn out to have more energy and varoom than right now. From the pic, I'd say there's a good chance he's all border collie, and definitely all cute. Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbc1963 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 Welcome! Good luck. That's my own freckled boy Buddy in my avatar picture. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Festerling Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 He knew where to go didn't he? Thanks for taking him in and giving him a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Congrats! He is gorgeous. Sounds like he knew the time was right and was "Sent to you" by a higher power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Congratulations on 'being found' Welcome to the wonderful world of border collies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Buddy sure looks like a nice dog in your picture. As someone who was also "found" by a border collie rather than the other way around, I can just say, welcome to a wonderful new world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 (Oh, and purebred BCs don't have to be wound tight. ) Agreed--the whole "wound tight" thing is a misconception a lot of people have. I know I wouldn't be living with 9 in my house if they were all wound tight. He's a handsome fellow and certainly looks purebred to me! Thank you Doug and Lorraine (and Sammy) for giving him a wonderful home. J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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