Hello!
I thought I'd weigh in, though our dog, Cecil, is a Faith/Risk 'pup'. He is 13 1/4 years old. He has been in fantastic health until recently: he has lost all of his hearing and is showing signs of arthritis in his back legs. He still loves his walks and his meals and is always ready to give and receive affection. He is the greatest dog ever, and it has been a privilege to love him. I'm attaching a photo of Cecil that was taken just two weeks ago, after a daily walk in the woods. (He has just been hosed off and is asking for his dinner.) :-) Cecil's markings are nearly exactly like Faith's, but he is black and white. Our family fondly remembers the day that we visited Jen and her new litter of beautiful Border Collie puppies; it was the beginning of our journey with this amazing breed.
Crisanne Tellin