Working Dogs: I have great admiration for these magnificent creatures. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their work is always a pleasure to watch. I just received my schedule of...

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

I have great admiration for these magnificent creatures. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their work is always a pleasure to watch. I just received my schedule of sheep dog trials and demonstrations in my area and I will attend as many as possible. A web search may lead you to some local events....you won't regret the effort. I like the #4 because all four animals are in perfect lockstep!
Regards. Phil

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Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Excellent and fun series, Phil! Great fun to watch these dogs do their job so well!

davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK

rockdog wrote:

I have great admiration for these magnificent creatures. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their work is always a pleasure to watch. I just received my schedule of sheep dog trials and demonstrations in my area and I will attend as many as possible. A web search may lead you to some local events....you won't regret the effort. I like the #4 because all four animals are in perfect lockstep!
Regards. Phil

Border Collies, beautiful animals. I had one as a pet, with a tri-coloured coat, black, white and brindle. Intelligent, loyal and obedient. Nice shots!

Doddy Loc: Barnard Castle-England

Yes, I had a Border Collie for 14 years..so intelligent and obedient.

Mrsmoses Loc: Oregon

rockdog wrote:

I have great admiration for these magnificent creatures. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their work is always a pleasure to watch. I just received my schedule of sheep dog trials and demonstrations in my area and I will attend as many as possible. A web search may lead you to some local events....you won't regret the effort. I like the #4 because all four animals are in perfect lockstep!
Regards. Phil

Have done many dog trials in the past..these animals are amazing as well as the handlers..thanks for bringing back memories.

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

Treepusher wrote:

Excellent and fun series, Phil! Great fun to watch these dogs do their job so well!

Thanks for the visit Randy. They are pretty darned entertaining!
Phil

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

davids999 wrote:

Border Collies, beautiful animals. I had one as a pet, with a tri-coloured coat, black, white and brindle. Intelligent, loyal and obedient. Nice shots!

Hi David thanks for the visit and comment. Yes, it is that intelligence that makes them so interesting....and challenging as a pet.
Regards, Phil

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

Doddy wrote:

Yes, I had a Border Collie for 14 years..so intelligent and obedient.

Hi Doddy, thanks for the visit and comment. Fourteen years is a lot of entertainment and companionship!
Phil

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

Mrsmoses wrote:

Have done many dog trials in the past..these animals are amazing as well as the handlers..thanks for bringing back memories.

Hi Mrsmoses, I think the relationship between dog and handler is an amazing and wonderful thing. I appreciate your comment.
Regards, Phil

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Super series, Phil. I've enjoyed events like these, along with police dog demonstrations and agility trials. Awesome stuff!

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

glorious animals!thanks for sharing

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

Linda From Maine wrote:

Super series, Phil. I've enjoyed events like these, along with police dog demonstrations and agility trials. Awesome stuff!

Thanks Linda, their commitment to the task at hand is a joy to watch.
Phil

rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.

dancers wrote:

glorious animals!thanks for sharing

They are glorious! Thanks for the visit.
Regards, Phil

trigger finger Loc: Beautiful Polk Co. Fl.

Hi I liked #3 & #6. 3 because of the dog cutting them to the gate and 6 for a job well done. Great capture all of them.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Nice. They seem to enjoy getting a job done.