albuquerquedan Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi, gang: new member here, so I have nothing to add but photos. After having to put down our wonderful 15-year-old Australian Shepard, Higgins, we were lucky enough to find Finnegan. He's 16 weeks old now. He's from working/trialing stock in Carbondale Colorado but will be a pet in my active/outdoorsy family. So far, he's nothing but a joy (but definitely needs CONSTANT supervision to keep him out of trouble). Here are pics of Finn (and two of the dear departed Higgins, too)! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SS Cressa Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Awww puppy belly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Parkey Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Lots of cute puppy pictures lately, but we always love more! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
amc Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Beautiful dogs, both. I'm sure Finnegan will help to enrich your family in Higgins' absence. Keep us posted! Amy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D'Elle Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Great looking new pup! And Higgins was a beautiful dog as well. Always a pleasure to welcome a new member and to see photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flora & Molly Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Very cute pup! Love the prick ears Higgings has a lovely wise look. Beautiful dog! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maeflower Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Love all the photos! Finn is too cute and Higgins was gorgeous. Hopefully Finn will provide many new memories! And it looks like you might have a future veterinarian in the family? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albuquerquedan Posted November 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Thanks for all your replies! I'm glad the the photos of Higgins captured some of his outstanding personality. He was one of the greats -- 100% trustworthy in any situation (from greeting elderly residence in nursing homes, to playing tug with my daughter and her friends, to multi-day wilderness treks and backcountry skiing adventures, he knew exactly how to behave). Everyone who knew him loved that dog. (I've attached a few others of him, just 'cuz). After he died, I read Bones Would Rain From the Sky, which gave me so much insight into why Higgins was such a good dog. We had, over the years, formed an indelible bond based on mutual respect and we genuine friendship. If I can get half way to that relationship with Finnegan, it'll be worth it. I would love to post new photos of Finnegan, but photographing border collie puppies has got to be one of life's great challenges! I'll keep trying. (Oh, and as for our little vet, that's my daughter and she LOVED patching up Higgins. There's a series of photos of them hanging in our vet's office.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gcv-border Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Welcome. Beautiful dogs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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albuquerquedan Posted December 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thought I'd post a few Christmas pics of Finnegan. Obviously, I'm biased, but I think he's turning out to be a very handsome fellow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rosalee Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 He is very handsome indeed! i just wanted to say I love the way you express your relationship with Higgins, that is what I had with my dearly departed Rosie and hope to find with our families’ new puppy as well. Thanks for that! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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