Johnny, my son-in-law, owns a Border Collie that answers to the name Tippy. When Johnny first got Tippy, he headed straight for the pasture and has been there ever since. If he is not in the pasture, he is lying there at the fence watching, guarding the animals. Tippy is a herding dog, but had not been trained when Johnny got him, still hasn't had the proper training for herding, but he herds just he same. When Johnny first got Tippy there was a horse or two in the pasture, but what captured Tippy's interest was some goats. One day he decided to herd the all of the goats into the barn. It was really hot that day, but Tippy didn't give that a second thought. He rounded up all of the big goats, got them in the barn, then went after the baby goat. The baby goat had no idea what Tippy was trying to do and would not co-operate. Tippy decided to get behind the baby goat and push the little fellow into the barn. All of the older goats stood just inside the barn, peeking out, watching. Johnny noticed what was going on and called out to Tippy, stopping all of the rounding up for the day. Tippy got scolded for being so aggressive on a hot day. The goats were glad.
My friend, Manzanita, over at Wanna Buy A Duck has a cute video of a herding dog named Coty. Coty is sliding down a children's slide with a cute little girl. Manzanita would love for you to visit her, I'm sure.
Love Border Collies. But, they're very active dogs, and have to have a job. Looks like Tippy has found one.
ReplyDeleteTippy is a nice-looking dog. It sounds like the goats will keep him busy.
ReplyDeleteI was in such a hurry, I didn't get back to this post. Just now, when I saw the picture of Tippy, I let out a little scream, it looks so much like Cody. Tippy is full Border Collie and has a tail. Cody is part Aussie so no tail. But they look alike in the face with the same even marking of the black and white. I can imagine Tippy herding the goats. They can get a little overly zealous when they don't have training. Cody doesn't have training with animals, either, but I've taken her to the agility course several times. She does everything except the weaving sticks (or whatever they're called) She'll do it on leash but doesn't understand yet. How old is Tippy? Cody's 5. Time goes so fast, I hate to see her get old.
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet to mention my blog. Thank you. I appreciate it. So sorry I didn't get here sooner. Your post on the church should be an award winning post. Such a great idea and so well written. Your blog is one of my favorite. I always look forward to seeing your new ideas. Thanks again. Manzanita
Hi Manzanita,
ReplyDeleteTippy is twelve years old. He seems to still be in good health, having had his medical exams and treatment on a regular basis.
Thank you so much for your sweet compliments. That just makes my day, especially coming from you. You are definitely one of my favorite bloggers, as well.
Take care and keep on hiking. I need to get back into a regular program soon. I have slowed down a bit in this heat. My hiking track is around the...opsie, I almost told you...haaa....maybe I need to blog that. See, you do inspire me. I went with your Coty blog and here I go again, taking off on your hiking trips. Where's my camera!
Seriously, thank you, Manzanita.
Gerry
just a beautiful dog. this breed is so intelligent. it would be wonderful see a herding of goats by Tippy.
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