Toby is another year older…
Toby had a birthday yesterday. He’s 6 years old now. Just another example of how time flies! When I got him, my health was going downhill fast and I was looking for a sort of therapy dog to help out as I got worse. I also figured he’d be a great help with herding animals. He came from a very nice lady who was wanting to help me out.
I had to drive to an airport about an hour away to pick him up. I stopped at The Farmer’s workplace on the way home to show off my new little guy.
I was proud of my new little pup!
He really was the cutest little thing. . .
8-week old Farm collie pup
Our Maremma sheepdog, Neffie, really didn’t know what to make of the little creature!
"What are you, and where did you come from?"
But he thought Neffie was the greatest, so hung out with her every chance he got. In the process, he learned to protect the sheep and other animals.
"I'm gonna be just like her when I grow up!"
A couple months later, and Neffie was still not so sure about this tag-along little guy…
"Was it REALLY necessary to get this nuisance?"
He loved to carry a stick around when he was little.
"This is fun!"
That hasn’t changed. He just carries a bigger stick now. . .
"It's still fun!"
Of course, sometimes he gets a little carried away and has trouble getting his trophy through gates. . .
"I know there's a way to get this through there. . ."
Another one of his favorite things when he was a pup was to play in water or to bite at water coming out of a hose.
"Keep spraying dude, this is FUN!"
That hasn’t changed either. He still likes to jump up to bite at water coming out of a hose .
"I can get it, I can get it!"
And he still likes to play in water too. . .
"What could be better on a hot southern summer day?"
And though Neffie may sometimes still wonder a little about her crazy companion. . .
"He really is a little goofy you know."
They have become best buddies and play and look out after each other.
Standing watch.
They make sure this pack doesn’t bother their charges. . .
Dogs from the neighborhood.
He may not be much on herding, but he’s great on protecting. Of the two, I figure that’s most important. And he is a most EXCELLENT buddy for The Farmer, and my friend and protector.
"My bestest canine companion!"
I can’t imagine being without him. Hope you have LOTS more birthdays Toby!
