Playing tug-of-war with Zoom

@JudyEv (325983)
Rockingham, Australia
October 14, 2023 6:18pm CST
We recently looked after a border collie pup, Zoom, at our last house-sit. You can see I have my foot on her toy and she is playing tug-a-war with me. At the top of the image, you can see the Weldmesh that we’ve placed over the hole she was digging. I think she was on her way to China before we spoilt her game. The Border Collie is a British breed widely used for herding. It has a strong instinct for herding and will often try to round up any animals it comes across from geese to sheep to cows. They are an exceptionally intelligent breed and need a lot of exercise and stimulation if they’re to be kept happy. I always see a bit sorry for the ones I see in suburbia but hopefully their owners are aware of their needs.
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@kareng (54958)
• United States
15 Oct
Zoom is a cutie!!
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@kareng (54958)
• United States
17 Oct
@JudyEv That's nice that you got to see her again! She looks like a sweet doggie!!
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
I saw her at the last endurance ride and she was still cute and lovely.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49056)
• United States
15 Oct
She looks so soft and cuddly.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
She was soft and cuddly - a real people puppy.
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@AmbiePam (85627)
• United States
14 Oct
The coloring on this dog is just gorgeous!
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
She is lovely and fluffy too. A real bundle of joy.
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@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
15 Oct
Zoom looks to be a friendly dog who loves to play. Nice fur, I like the colour.
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@LadyDuck (458583)
• Switzerland
16 Oct
@JudyEv May be she is still young, I hope her owners let her play every day.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@LadyDuck She is still very young. She has a big yard and runs freely in that.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
She loved games and would play with all her toys for hours.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Oct
I don’t think I’ve seen a dog just like that one. Looks like he has a broad nose.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
Border collies are quite common here but many are black and white rather than brown and white.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 Oct
@JudyEv He’s a good looking dog but different.
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• Agra, India
15 Oct
That makes ut look adorable
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
She is a lovely little dog. Hopefully, we'll be able to mind her again one day.
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• Agra, India
16 Oct
@JudyEv yes..hope so indeed
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@snowy22315 (170186)
• United States
15 Oct
I never saw one that color before usually they are black and white
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@snowy22315 (170186)
• United States
16 Oct
@JudyEv Much, I have never seen a blonde one before.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
I think the black and white are more common.
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@rebelann (111222)
• El Paso, Texas
15 Oct
I've heard those border collies will herd even their humans to satisfy their herding instinct.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
That's true. The instinct in them is incredibly strong.
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@RebeccasFarm (86774)
• United States
14 Oct
A lovely doggo..and the song called All I Wanna Do is a Zoom Zoom
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• United States
16 Oct
@JudyEv Oh it was some rap guys from years ago Judy..sort of hard core you know.
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@wolfgirl569 (95408)
• Marion, Ohio
14 Oct
They love to dig. I had to put wire over a hole to stop Patch again. If they are taught commands and exercised regular they can be happy anywhere
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
What you say is true. I was pleased this pup had a very big yard but we took her out each day for a walk and she also came inside with us from time to time.
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@RasmaSandra (73538)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Oct
What an adorable doggie. It is wonderful that you can interact with all these wonderful animals,
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
We are lucky to be able to do this. We've had some enjoyable times.
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@Dena91 (15891)
• United States
15 Oct
I think people need to study about any type of pet before they get one. Different breeds need certain things to help them live a happy healthy life. Zoom is beautiful.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
I totally agree. I'm glad Zoom in on a farm and has plenty of space.
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• Belews Creek, North Carolina
15 Oct
I always thought border collies were black and white. Clearly I don't know much .
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
I recognise the avatar! Great to see you here again. I think black and white is perhaps more common and better known but there are plenty of brown and white ones too.
@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
@SophiaMorros You need to write a discussion and bring us all back to date - only if you want to of course - but I did always enjoy reading bout your home-schooling, etc. I know the kids are all way past that now. Hope all is well with your family.
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• Belews Creek, North Carolina
16 Oct
@JudyEv Thanks for the welcome back!
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@Beestring (13341)
• Hong Kong
15 Oct
Zoom is lovely. She looks soft, and I like the color of her hair.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
Her fur is very soft. She was a joy to look after.
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@ptrikha_2 (45532)
• India
15 Oct
Zoom looks quite cute and playful! If my kids were to meet her, they would be ultra excited and happy.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
And she would absolutely love their company too.
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@HomeBase (1153)
• United States
16 Oct
Echoing what others have said, she looks so cute!! That fur looks so furry and soft,
@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
17 Oct
She was a lovely cuddly puppy. We really enjoyed our stay there.
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@jstory07 (134443)
• Roseburg, Oregon
15 Oct
That is a beautiful dog.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
She is such a lovely puppy. Hopefully we'll be able to look after her again one day.
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• United States
19 Oct
what a cutie! yepperz, they like to dig 'n need much stimuli to be content. a job 'tis best, they do well 't agility, too. someone tried to gimme a pup soon 'fter i lost my sweet girl. 'twas temptin' but felt'd not be good fer the pup with my life'n such a mess. i'd not time fer trainin' 'n 'twas too soon 'fter her loss.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Oct
With two children and some sheep hopefully Zoom will get plenty of stimulation. But you're right - they're best with a job to do.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
15 Oct
Zoom is a cutie patootie. I feel sorry for any dog that is tied up outside and doesn't get the attention and love from its owners that it deserves. Have a good Sunday.
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@JudyEv (325983)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Oct
Some dogs don't have a very happy life. Luckily Zoom isn't one of those.
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@LindaOHio (156584)
• United States
16 Oct
@JudyEv I'm so glad Zoom is loved and cared for.
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