And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
One of the smartest breeds of dog there is. If you have ever seen a cattle dog work the cattle into the holding pen by hand signals and a few single vowel commands it's a sight to behold.
And then there are some who know what to do without a command being given or a word being said.
Her name was Terry. She was half Border Collie and half Kelpie. And as aggravating as she could be, strong willed as she was, it was my honor to be partnered with her for 15 years. It was an amazing experience.
I rescued an ACD from a double wide existence and when the free range cattle wandered into the frontyard I opened the front door and he ran them off the property and came prancing back like he had been doing it all his life. It's in the genes.
A cattle dog's puppy at bring you kid to work day.
ReplyDeleteA moment to smile, thanks CW.
Puts new meaning to horse & rider. Absolutely adorable. This really does bring a smile to me.
ReplyDeleteThe lesser known delivery service of tha West, the Puppy Express.
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ReplyDeleteOne of the smartest breeds of dog there is. If you have ever seen a cattle dog work the cattle into the holding pen by hand signals and a few single vowel commands it's a sight to behold.
ReplyDeleteAnd then there are some who know what to do without a command being given or a word being said.
DeleteHer name was Terry. She was half Border Collie and half Kelpie. And as aggravating as she could be, strong willed as she was, it was my honor to be partnered with her for 15 years. It was an amazing experience.
Packable pup
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ReplyDeleteCattle dogs loading a trailer.
I rescued an ACD from a double wide existence and when the free range cattle wandered into the frontyard I opened the front door and he ran them off the property and came prancing back like he had been doing it all his life. It's in the genes.
ReplyDeleteCute pup. What the hell kind'a saddle is that? No pommel, like the smooth leather.
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