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Through Anomalous Eyes
Posted on October 14, 2010 | 5 CommentsCollie Eye Anomaly is an inherited genetic disease which causes abnormal structure within the eye. It has variable expression from mild dysfunction to blindness and there is no treatment. CEA is... -
Get it off my nose!
Posted on October 12, 2010 | No CommentsTwo-month-old Dublin getting the Snow off his nose. March 20, 2006. * * *Comments and disagreements are welcome, but be sure to read the Comment Policy. If this post made... -
BALL!
Posted on October 11, 2010 | No CommentsDublin and the big silver ball. Four months old, May 2006. * * *Comments and disagreements are welcome, but be sure to read the Comment Policy. If this post made... -
The BC Bottleneck
Posted on October 10, 2010 | 10 CommentsLusia at Lassie Gets Help puts forth Dewi Tweed, the 2010 International Supreme Champion sheep dog as proof that the “genetic bottleneck” in Border Collies is benign or perhaps a... -
Vanquishing the Water Monster
Posted on October 6, 2010 | 1 CommentBorder Collies aren’t known for their love of water, but the gang and their offspring are big fans. One of the rituals the dogs cherish is attacking the hose beast... -
Doesn’t Fall Far
Posted on October 5, 2010 | No CommentsMy old dog Black Jack was an apple hound; watching him steal one from the fruit bowl on the table when he didn’t think anyone was looking always left us... -
Caught in the Act
Posted on May 21, 2010 | 1 CommentThe Bark magazine is holding a contest for dogs “Caught in the Act” being naughty. The prize is appropriately a Vue Personal Video Network so you can monitor those devious... -
Gone But Still Smiling
Posted on April 16, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe people at The Bark have once again honored us by using one of my photos for their publication. This time it’s Bonnie Belle giving me the raspberries. Even in... -
TNR Doesn’t Add Up
Posted on April 8, 2010 | 20 CommentsThe numbers behind the new “study” showing “comprehensive TNR would cost about $2 billion less than eradication” for local municipalities simply don’t add up. Literally. Advocates for TNR should not... -
And Puppy Dog Tails
Posted on March 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe best part about having a dog at stud is ample access to puppies with none of the hard work of being a breeder: no baths, no mopping, no puppy...
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