These guys probably get a bad wrap from me. I whine and complain about Pip's crazy antics, about Lily's serious lack of personal space, about having to give them runs and controlling them from chasing everything in sight, but deep down they are part of our little family just as much as Tess-Tess is. (Probably more so seeing as though they actually have a purpose - ha!)
These days Mr M is working fairly late, until well after dark, as produce season is in full swing. This generally means I give the dogs a run when I get home from work. With Pippa this can mean constant supervision, although of late she has been a good girl for me. Last night I was most proud of her as she stayed by my side whilst the neighbours steers were loaded onto a cattle truck and she fought every instinct in her body not to race over the fence to 'help'. Good girl Pip.
One things for sure - when I let them off their chains of an evening they go nuts. Like really nuts. They generally calm down after five minutes, but for those fleeting moments it's all flying dust and grass and flashes of tan and black and Lily's swishy tail. Crazy hounds.
I love them, honestly I do, even if I did find Pippa in the middle of the kitchen the other day when I left the door open.
Pippa.
The working dog.
In the farmhouse kitchen.
Oh dear.
Don't worry Pip, I won't tell Boss. It's just our little secret.
Images by Emma Durkin for Cinderella at Brindabella
5 comments:
Too adorable!!
They a beautiful! i am dying to get a dog!
what happy dog photos. i can see them smiling...they are lucky to have such beautiful land to run.
Gorgeous - we have similar issues with working dogs sneaking into the kitchen. (Mainly cos my kids let them in and then hide them!)
Doing very long hours here too but for different reasons! Hope all goes well for you Emma.
Grew up with collies and kelpies - miss working dogs and their abundant energy and loyalty :)
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