This is how he got his name! A favourite sleeping spot as a pup.
At 8 weeks old he was awfully cute
He filled out to look like a typical Border Collie, intent, alert and hard working.
His first love is trying to herd horses. Horses don't herd well and I have seen him get kicked 38 times ( and counting). The results are, cut ribs, cut face, broken off tooth and a dog that is stone deaf.
Somehow, he maintains his ability to look cute!
An outdoor dog at heart, he refuses to come into the house, except for a small nap now and again when it's really cold outside.
That's our Boots!
What a great dog! They sure bring a lot into our lives. Love the photos. Especially the one where Boots is in the background with the horse, like he's getting ready for another kick :)
ReplyDeletehe is still so beautiful! what a great dog!!! (even if he is hard-headed!)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a keeper to me!
ReplyDeleteAmazing. He knows what he wants to do, just can't get them darn stubborn horses to cooperate. There is nothing better than a good dog.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great and very independent dog! What a handsome guy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great dog! Wish ours knew how to herd cows (instead of scare them!) :)
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tribute to Boots. I love the picture of him among the flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm loving the puppy cuteness! Awesome dog :)
ReplyDeleteGreat dog Ian. We had a Sheltie just like that. Had her for 8 years, during the period we had horses she just wouldn't leave em alone.
ReplyDeleteOne day we came home to find she had been "taken" out of a fenced dog run. That was 25 years ago, still miss her.
Boots is looking pretty good after being kicked by a horse so many times. He looks better than me and I haven't been kicked lately.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas & Happy New Year!
~Ron
What a cute dog.
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