Saturday, April 10, 2010

Look into my eyes


Today was practically summer-like, warm and humid with that high, hazy cloud layer that summer often brings. I put the sheep out on grass, and, armed with fully charged batteries in my camera, sat down to film lamb races. The boys ran some great heats - I even caught a specatular wipe-out by Blake in mid-sprint! Ahem. The videos didn't turn out.

That didn't bother Katie at all. She took advantage of my position to get some one-on-one time with the shepherd. She isn't due for seven more weeks, and look at her belly!
Could she have three little girls in there? (Yes, a bigger sheep suit is in order.)

Jackson and Dozer were waiting for me in the arena while I sat leaning against the outside with my camera. Inky's lambs ducked under the gate, and Dozer thought they looked like fun playmates.Look at that; he shows more "eye" than my Australian Shepherd! No worries; I was right there and as soon as the lambs turned to look at him, Dozer turned tail(less) and ran.

Enjoying a wonderful Sabbath rest at . . .

5 comments:

Christine said...

Oh my, that last picture makes up for the video mishap. I love that shot!

Kanisha said...

Fabulous pic! I know of a bulldog working obedience but never seen one with the collie eye! Love it!

Sharon said...

Dozer is really putting his heart into it. That's such a great shot and it made me laugh out loud. Look at that stealthy right paw, and the concentration. My goodness - he should have been born a sheep dog.

Deb W said...

What a good sheep dog! I do so wish you could come next month for the Bluegrass Sheepdog Trials AND the first annnal KY Sheep and fiber festival!

Michelle said...

Deb, that sounds like fun! Actually, Rick was contemplating a quick trip at the end of THIS month for a one-day vet seminar that includes tickets to Rolex. Tempting, but I do so hate to leave this time of year. The sheep have to stay locked up in the fold when someone else is doing chores....