Riley, Aspen, and Buddha

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 10:59 AM

I have a new zoom lense for the camera, so I was trying it out yesterday.

Here is Riley. He will be 10 months on the 24th. I can't believe he is almost a year old!

Here is Aspen keeping watch.

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 11:01 AM

Buddha enjoying the shade. He loves his playtime outside.

Where did he go??

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 11:02 AM

His favorite place to sit.

Sugar Daddy Otis · 05-12-2008, 11:08 AM

Great pics, Danielle!! Can't wait to see some pictures of the horses with that new lense, too

I love Buddha- he's so pudgy!!! Looks like Riley's belly fur has finally all grown in!!

ChrissyBz · 05-12-2008, 11:36 AM

Awwwwwwwwwwww

Nuff said.

RubesMom · 05-12-2008, 12:01 PM

Oh, it's too much! Just too frigging much!! Riley is gorgeous--all tall and lanky. His body is actually quite similar to Reuben's. And Mr. Buddha is -- I don't know; are there really any words to describe him? I have a soft spot for Saints, obviously. He's so cute--he always looks like he's smiling. He seems wise already, and he's just a couple of months old?

Roscosmom · 05-12-2008, 12:28 PM

awww,what a gorgeous pack you have

harrise · 05-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Maybe it was all the black and white Lassie episodes that made me overlook Collies. After a few months of Riley pics, I'm sold. That's some stunning coat action.

MyCharlie · 05-12-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrissyBz

Awwwwwwwwwwww

Nuff said.

LOL, Ditto!!!!

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 06:34 PM

Thanks everyone

SDO, I can't wait to test it out on the horses too! I also have a new wide-angle lense for portraits(the one of Buddha's head, first picture, was that one...still figuring out the focus etc....but learning each day) that I am excited about too. Riley's undercoat has grown in! Although, the top coat has not yet(notice how it is a different color). Slowly but surely it is coming though, looks like it will take a year for it to come back completely.

Rubes, Riley is very tall, I call him my string bean

. I would estimate he is near 70 pounds now(was 63 quite a few months ago), he just towers over Aspen now as well....I use to think she was large, now she looks small compared to him!

Buddha turned 9 weeks today, so he is just over two months. He is very wise, and 'St. like' considering his age. Absolutely perfect temperament, and his tail just wags, wags, and wags when he sees you. I need to video tape him running, he has total 'saint gallop' that is so funny to watch! Thanks for the compliments on them all

Harrise, Thank you! Happy to hear Riley may have changed your opinion on Collies, they really are wonderful dogs.

terryjeanne · 05-12-2008, 07:04 PM

UUuhggg! I cannot take the torture of looking at these pictures and not wanting one.....The saints,collies, rottie pups, beagles...... help me.

Note to self: Do not click on photo site, do not click on photo site.....

I think I can last a couple of days.

Riley is gorgeous. I either want another sheltie or collie next.

Mr Pooch · 05-12-2008, 07:12 PM

R.C,AWESOME pics,you dont know how much i'd love my own Buddha

4dogs3cats · 05-12-2008, 07:49 PM

MAN. The I-want-another-puppy fever had JUST left until I saw this thread. Now I have I-want-another-pupppy-and-also-a-collie fever.

I blame you.

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 08:58 PM

4dogs, I completely take the blame for this one...looks like you need to go puppy looking

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Mr.P, I have a feeling you will have your Saint some day

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terryjeane,if it were me personally I would go for the collie, but of course, that is a completely unbiased opinion

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Thanks for the compliments on them

FriendsOfZoe · 05-12-2008, 08:58 PM

Riley is adorable...he's still a lanky goofy teenager I see...needs some more coat to cover up those ribs lol. But he's very handsome...I love skinny teenaged pups

And Buddha...ohhh Buddha. LOVE love love love love him.

Rough_Collies2008 · 05-12-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FriendsOfZoe

Riley is adorable...he's still a lanky goofy teenager I see...needs some more coat to cover up those ribs lol. But he's very handsome...I love skinny teenaged pups

And Buddha...ohhh Buddha. LOVE love love love love him.

You would think Riley doesn't eat

LOL, he is definitely still a lanky teenager. He eats, a lot, trust me

Rowdy · 05-12-2008, 09:12 PM

RC, I've missed seeing pictures of your dogs. Riley is certainly growing up. And he's definitely getting his "grown up" coat.

Aspen sitting back and watching reminds me of Toby. He just likes to keep an eye on everything.

Buddha is adorable. I want to pick him up and snuggle him.

FriendsOfZoe · 05-12-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rough_Collies2008

You would think Riley doesn't eat

LOL, he is definitely still a lanky teenager. He eats, a lot, trust me

I know the feeling...check out Zoe's rib cage...it becomes so obvious how thin she is when she gets wet and all that fluff goes away. I have to tell people that I feed her PLENTY!

Love's_Sophie · 05-12-2008, 10:55 PM

Awwwwww...what cuties...Love the new baby!!

I am going to try and save for a 200 zoom lens for my Canon this summer...not cheap things these lenses that's for sure!!! But I really want a lens that I can zoom in further, especially when I go to events like horse shows...

ChrissyBz · 05-13-2008, 12:59 AM

Danielle. Ahem, Peaches?