My Baby

[pamela]

Hello to all mt fellow dog lovers!!!!
My name is Pamela and I am new to this forum... I hope I can get a hang of it soon :D
In the pictures is my sweet but "crazy" boy.
he is a 7month old Border Collie cross... I really don't have a clue what the other part is....
I found him walking alone on the side of the road near a farm.. in the middle of winter. He was in very bad shape... and too young not to have his mother. I could not resist and so I took him in arms and have never let go.

[chrisjonesxx]

Oh Pamela, Pamela. What a fabulous looking dog. And if just one unwanted dog out of the tens of thousands that must exist across the world is given a life worthy of that description, then I am a happier man today.

Thank you very much for the picture and for your act of kindness.

[pamela]

awwww thank you so very much
It was not even an issue or nor did I question my decision then or now---
His love and loyalty mean everything to me-- I would do it again without question!!

[aussierottys]

Hi there Pamela.I am new here also.

Your dog is such a stunning looking dog.What a beautiful animal! So handsome!

I can imagine that he is a good hug :) So great that you found him and now you have eachother.

Melissa

[TaraAndSandy]

wow your dog is so cute its like statue

weldone!

xxxxxtaraxxxxxx

[crazydays]

Pamela- Unique..love the persona this dog has. He looks like he has alot to burn!!! Would love to hear about his temperment, energy level etc!!! More pictures please!!

You know when I look at his photo quickly I could swear I saw a penguin!!!!!!!!!Great looking dog

[pamela]

LOL
He sort of looks like a penguin--LOL
Well... In ragards to the temperment he is a working progress--- Very smart and full of stamina-- My boy can run all day without stopping--
He adores the water-- I am sometimes scared because he will run from shore and then swim further out and further out--
He is a little timid- as all border collies usually are-- and he is a little protective--
He is very intelligent and an amazing listener-- he learns things very fast and his response to commands are impressive---
He thrives on obedience and activities that are ultra active--- a 2hr walk is not enough--
you can teach him anything you want and he will learn it fast and precise--
The only problem i have with him is that he is a little cautions of people he doesn't now-- specially men-- He doesn't like people to apporach him too quickly as he likes to be the one to initate the hello--
He is also not interested in other dogs and he doesn't like them to approach him-- but if other dogs are around-- he just ignores them unless they get to close and then he will bark to get them to go away--
I don't usually have him off leash in places that are busy because, like I said he is timid and proctective---
He adores me-- I swear he thinks I am his mother-- he will never leave my side and he follows me around everywhere-- Thats my problem as he will NOT allow anyone else to handle his leash-- it's weird-
If i pass the leash on to somebody else -- he will stop, lie down, turn over, and cry--- He is so silly--
I try to work on the socializing but it's a working progress-- I don't think he will ever be ultra friendly dog-- it's his personality-- I don't care as long as he just ignores everything around except me-- LOL
He is a character but I love him-- and I can deal with him just as he is--
I am working hard on the training because I don't want him ever turning fear agressive--
It's hard with rescues--
he needed his mother and siblings to build his confidence and teach him how to play, and how to behave, --
That's were it's been hard-- I'm the one to have to teach him these things-- but he is very smart!!!

[May209]

Wow Pamela, very stunning I must say. I would not have been able to drive by either. I found one of mine on the street too. She's about 6 now and starting to look her age.

[crazydays]

Thanks for the description of your dog. He sounds like a interesting fella!! He looks very bright and smart-for sure. My dog is shy with strangers as well. She was socialized until I was blue in the face. Cagney is uneasy when people try to touch her-tries to hide behind my back. If I encourage her to approach someone on the sidewalk..it has to be on her terms. Never aggressive-just cautious. I think because shes smart she doesn't get why she needs to let someone touch her she doesn't know. She is nervous around strange men, hats, backpacks,raincoats (very odd).

[BUMBLES]

Your dog looks like it might have part grayhound or something in it, it has the stand & slim features of grayhound.

[coffpau]

Hi Pamela,

Cracking looking dog.

Welcome to the site