Sunday, March 20, 2011

Sunday Stills: Canine Companions

The Sunday Stills Challenge this week is Canine Companions. 

Chance March 19 2011

This is our Border Collie “Chance”  he is 6 1/2 years old.  We got him when he was an eight week old pup. We just went to “look”..and one little pup just walked right up to my husband and sat by his feet. My husband picked him up..and never put him down.   My husband always wanted a Border Collie..they are best friends. We hardly ever leave Chance alone, he goes with us everywhere.  He is very spoiled. He is very friendly and he loves people..especially children.

Chance playing ball March 19 Chance loves to play ball.  Border Collies must have jobs..Chance’s job is to play ball many times a day and to keep squirrels and chipmunks out of the bird feeders.

IMG_1846 I took these photos of Chance on Saturday March 19, 2011 during one of many daily ball playing activities.   He is very photogenic and I have many more photographs of him than either of my children.  Yes, we still have snow.  Some areas of the yard are muddy..but we still have plenty of places to play ball without getting muddy.

Some places in the yard are melting..Chance loves the ice cold water.

My husband and I have always had dogs, we both grew up with dogs.  Before we got Chance we were dog-less for three years.  We took the death of our last Sheltie “Captain” very hard and neither of us knew if we wanted to go through that again. ..that has been the only time in our lives that we have not had a dog.  Chance has been a wonderful addition to our lives:)

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  1. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    he's very cute! i really like your last photo

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  2. JaniceMarch 20, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Great photos. Chance is quite photogenic.It sounds like he brings a lot to the table and gets it back many times over.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    I sure do enjoy all that you share about Chance on the blog. He is so handsome and you have so many great photos. He's a faithful companion to you both and I know he makes you both smile throughout the day. The last photo with his reflection might be the best ever!

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  4. threecollieMarch 20, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    What a glorious dog! And wonderful photos!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    I always love seeing Chance in your blog posts. He is such a handsome fella. :)

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  6. Country Gal March 20, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    AWW so cute. Awesome photos.
    Have a great first day of spring.

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  7. Achieve1dreamMarch 20, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Chance is beautiful. And the pictures are fantastic! Sorry about the snow lol. I hope it goes away soon. I'm loving spring right now.

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  8. MTWagginMarch 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Chance is so lovely and you can tell he just love love loves his "jobs"! Something every border collie needs!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 20, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Such a wonderful addition to enrich your lives!

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  10. Emma RoseMarch 20, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    He is so handsome. I wish we could get married!

    Kisses,
    Emma Rose

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  11. Oregon EquestrianMarch 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Fun pictures. Very happy dog who has trained his people well.

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  12. thecrazysheepladyMarch 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    LOVE the puddle shot!

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  13. JamethielMarch 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I wonder what it takes to keep such a handsome dog un-muddy? Lots of hours of fun brushing, I'm sure! Awesome shots, I get tired just looking at him!

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  14. EdMarch 20, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Great shots, I do think its true that we don't pick out pets, they pick us..:-)))

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  15. ShirleyMarch 20, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Your Chance is such a handsome dog, I love his long hair, and he looks so clean! Mine are all muddy now.
    When Tess had her litter last year, most of the pups picked their people.

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  16. gtyyupMarch 21, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Wonderful photos of Chance...he a beauty...how sweet that he picked his human?

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  17. Laughing Orca RanchMarch 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Oh yes. I can totally relate. We had to put down both of our previous dogs (my hubby's and mine) within a few months due to old age issues.
    It was heart wrenching for both of us and it took us over 10 years to consider bringing another dog into our lives.
    But I'm so glad we did. It was perfect timing 3 years ago, too.

    Your Chance is gorgeous! We've only had two good snowfalls all winter and no rain since last summer. Your photos look so refreshing to me.

    Nicely done.

    ~Lisa

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  18. CTG PoniesMarch 22, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Wonderful pics of Chance!! Gotta love those Border Collies :)

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  19. MartaMarch 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I just stumbled across this post.
    Chance is really pretty! Love the first picture...sniffing the wind. :) Dogs are so great. I don't think any house is complete without at least one. They add so much to your life and they are such good friends!

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  20. BrendaMarch 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Chance sounds like a wonderful dog! I love his reflection photo!

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I love your comments! I am glad you stopped by! Connie

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