Just thought that maybe someone might like to see these pix of our first (now 12 y/o) border collie, Rex. He's been with us since he was 8 weeks old. My eldest son saw him for sale with his litter mates in a parking lot in a Mall Wart, and nagged 'til he could bring the puppy of his choice home :-).

Nowadays, Rexy's eyebrows are white, his teeth are worn to nubs, and his eyes are cloudy with developing cataracts. He is more dear to me now than ever. To say I love this dog with all my heart and soul would be an understatement.

My youngest son took these photos, so I can't claim any credit :-).

Awwww, Rexy is beautiful. I love your first pic. Hug and thank your son for me.

I want to hug Rexy! What a sweet face. I can tell what a great dog he is!

Aw, what a handsome boy! Your son did a nice job with the pics. Rex has earned his place of honor in the household.

what a lovely pup i love when they start "going grey", it's so cute.

Thanks, everyone. I love Rex beyond all good sense. Just looking at his picture swells my heart with love. Feeding him a cheeseburger and ice cream from McDix in person, and watching the joy on his face while I give him each little piece of burger (no pickles, no onions, por favor!), and each spoonful of the cold stuff, is one of life's great pleasures :-).

Judy, a total of 7 border collies grace our lives. Rex was the first. It's all his fault--or rather, my son's, who insisted that he wouldn't live another MOMENT if he couldn't bring Rex home from that box o'puppies in the Mall Wart parking lot 12 years ago :-). I wouldn't change it for anything. Border Collies Rule!

Thats a fine looking canine, I also like the first picture.

What a beautiful pup! The physical may be getting to be an old dog, but I still see the PUP in his eyes ;-}