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39. i had a border collie/corgi mix

Tue Jul 16, 2013, 02:36 AM

Jul 2013

she was amazingly wonderful, kind to children and other animals, so dearly loved. she didn't have to be entertained all the time and she didn't herd us. and she never nipped. we found her at a shelter when she was 11 months old.

i recently lost my little lhasa apso and am still grieving over her. she came to me from a shelter when she was ten years old. now she herded us, especially toward the kitchen! i had so many nicknames for her, but one of them was "my little shadow."

(i was just crying and carrying on when i came across this thread--had to respond.)

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Why there are so many border collies at animal shelters [View all] Major Nikon Jun 2013 OP

True Duer 157099 Jun 2013 #1

Giving them a job is the key Major Nikon Jun 2013 #6

One could make similar comments about many types of dogs... Wounded Bear Jun 2013 #2

That's very true Major Nikon Jun 2013 #3

Yup... Border Collies, Aussies, Cattle Dogs (and mixes) are all high energy, intelligent hlthe2b Jun 2013 #4

Sounds like your baby is related to my Hank Myrina Jun 2013 #14

Funny- digonswine Jul 2013 #48

Yes. LWolf Jun 2013 #23

"living at the dead end of a private dirt road" jumped out at me ConcernedCanuk Jul 2013 #25

Speaking of escape artists... bluedigger Jul 2013 #26

"heard thunder (somewhere in the quad state area)" dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #43

What a cutie she is! I have a Catahoula Leopard livetohike Jul 2013 #45

Thanks! bluedigger Jul 2013 #46

yes! all of those breeds must be able to run every day hopemountain Jul 2013 #47

Oh, I loved my border collie, hollysmom Jun 2013 #5

My male border collie can open doors Major Nikon Jun 2013 #8

so??? you keep your doors locked at all times? hollysmom Jun 2013 #9

He only does it when he is outside and wants back in Major Nikon Jun 2013 #10

that is nice. I don't know any outside dogs here, but hollysmom Jun 2013 #13

I had and loved a collie growing up. Chan790 Jun 2013 #7

You make a good point, and a very good reminder. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #11

Yes, this is very sad Major Nikon Jun 2013 #12

Very much agreed Xyzse Jun 2013 #19

Have you considered adopting a senior dog? FloridaJudy Jul 2013 #42

Great argument for older dog adoption. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2013 #44

Baxter Black, my favorite cowboy poet, and his eulogy to "just a dog"... MiddleFingerMom Jun 2013 #15

Hard to tell from the picture Major Nikon Jun 2013 #17

I heard Baxter Black read this on the radio years ago marzipanni Jul 2013 #31

I'm sorry to hear about your friend. Do your best to live in the moment with her... MiddleFingerMom Jul 2013 #33

I agree. Xyzse Jun 2013 #16

They need a lot of exercise. HappyMe Jun 2013 #18

I treat both mine like athletes Major Nikon Jun 2013 #20

Good deal. HappyMe Jun 2013 #21

Because people like to say "I have a border collie", but they don't really like dogs. Iggo Jun 2013 #22

$0.02 is a wild bargain for this o.p.!1 n/t UTUSN Jun 2013 #24

Edit - I didn't realize this was an older thread I've already replied to Xyzse Jul 2013 #27

I've never known a happy intensely herding breed in a suburban home. nolabear Jul 2013 #28

i had a border collie/corgi mix orleans Jul 2013 #39

Aw, I'm sorry you lost your baby. Older adoptions are so lovely much of the time. nolabear Jul 2013 #41

Which is why, if ever I get myself a rescue dog as a pet, he or she is going to be a lazy mutt MrScorpio Jul 2013 #29

or get an older dog. orleans Jul 2013 #40

K&R. nt raccoon Jul 2013 #30

Can't seem to find many in shelters here in Maine mainer Jul 2013 #32

Border Collies are some of the smartest dogs in the world Taverner Jul 2013 #34

In my case someone is with them almost constantly Major Nikon Jul 2013 #35

my family breed for generations. Each BC has their own unique intellegent quirk. Sunlei Jul 2013 #36

shit, the chihuahua cross that is MY SON'S DOG runs 3 to 5 miles a day easy Kali Jul 2013 #37

My BC is very laid back. grasswire Jul 2013 #38

How many dogs does it take to change a lightbulb? FloridaJudy Jul 2013 #49

I just sent this to my wife Major Nikon Jul 2013 #50

Still loved my golden retrievers the most. That's true of their attitudes. In_The_Wind Jul 2013 #51

I've loved my German Shepherds FloridaJudy Jul 2013 #52