We didn't know what Kirby would be called until the drive out to the farm to pick him up. He was almost a "Shep".
Kirby quickly learns that he gets a bone when we come back from the shops.
Wrestling with big brother Jack is hard work!
Kirby paying close attention.
With two dogs, definitely a lot more action in the house--the living room rug was the standard spot for wrestling.
Hanging
out on the couch
Kirby needed a little bit of help to get up on the couch, but enjoyed
it just as much as Jack did.
Posing with new puppy and a lazy terrier.
Our two cats, Dudley and Riggs, adjusted quickly to the dogs. Here Riggs sits on the edge of the couch--his favorite spot--and ignores Jack.
Kirby learned quickly how to take bones out of Jack's mouth.
He displayed herding instincts early, often wanting to herd the cats, with Riggs being his favorite.
Kirby loved playing in the snow--new snowfall is the best!
Fighting for a ball in the snow.
Joana watches the action from the safety of the deck.
We had some ice dam problems, which allowed some pretty huge icicles to form.
Fortunately, Kirby didn't go through much of a chewing stage.
Engaging in some friendly wrestling.
Joana sits with Kirby in the kitchen.
We have a nice view to the West out our front window.
Jack waits for round two.
Kirby was initially scared of the basement stairs, but finally braved them after much coaching by Joana.
In the living room, afternoon shadows.
Running around inside is hard work! Note the overturned stool.
Jack in a pensive pose.
Taking a nap.
Kirby loved hanging out with his new buddy Jack.
Kirby slows down for a moment to allow his picture to be taken.
Kirby has very typical black & white Border Collie markings.
More bones than they know what to do with..
Kirby learned quickly--his favorite words were "ball" and "outside".
Kirby grew very quickly and soon was the same size of Jack (which didn't last long).
Joana reads on the couch, kept company by Jack and Dudley.
