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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Squirrel Warrior

I interrupt our historic tour of Hopewell Village and Furnace to bring you a post about a dog that one of my readers has dubbed ‘Squirrel Warrior’.

You all know George by now, but for those who are new to the scene, he’s the resident border collie in our lives.

And he spends quite a bit of his time lately doing this.

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And this.

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I call it his squirrel point.

Border collies do this very well. It’s a stare down between them and the squirrel.

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Above him, dozens of squirrels cavort, running up and down trunks and leaping from tree to tree. Oh, they taunt him so.

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This is George’s territory and he’s done well with keeping the little varmints at bay.

It’s his job.

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Self-appointed by him and him alone.

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The tour through Hopewell Village continues tomorrow. I just wanted to share this with you today. All photos were taken by my husband and discovered by me in the camera disk yesterday. I found about 20 pictures, all of George looking up into the trees!

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34 comments:

  1. EllenNovember 17, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    The expressions on George's face are priceless. Your husband certainly has an eye for capturing George at his best.

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  2. MaryNovember 17, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    What would he do if he ever actually caught a squirrel? I agree with Ellen -- his expression is priceless!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Haha. My border collie does the same thing, except he's watching shadows. It's quite entertaining.

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  4. Chesapeake Bay WomanNovember 17, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Your husband takes great pictures. George needs to make a trip to Virginia. Danger next door would love to meet him.

    Can't wait for the rest of the hike. This fresh air is wonderful.

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  5. UnknownNovember 17, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    How cute.

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  6. HilaryNovember 17, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    He is so handsome!!

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  7. LeenieNovember 17, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Such focus. Such vigilance. In my early life we had a border collie who's self appointed job was to keep the barn swallows off the electrical wires that crossed the driveway. This post really made me smile. :)

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  8. CloudiaNovember 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Thanks to you, your husband, and of course my hero George!
    I needed a big laugh - you gave it to me. LOL!


    Aloha, Friend!


    Comfort Spiral

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  9. JCNovember 18, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    I love photos of George ...

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  10. BBNovember 18, 2009 at 1:14 AM

    Oh sweet... your hubby is really upping his game!! And we have a whole slew of working dogs who have this EXACT kind of concentration - only its usually spent on cattle. (Or, if they are being naughty, roos, or rabbits).
    :-)
    BB

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  11. AnnieNovember 18, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Hubby leaves his daily gifts for you on your camera card! Good on him. How sweet! Go George! I suppose the squirrels are protected, like our scrub turkeys, down under here in Australia?

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  12. JamaGenieNovember 18, 2009 at 2:21 AM

    Don't tell George, but I had to laugh on seeing his expression. So many squirrels, so near, yet so far. Poor thing. ;D

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  13. queenbuffnessNovember 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    LOL! Has George seen the movie, UP! He's in it!!!

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  14. DebNovember 18, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Dogs are so expressive. The look in his eyes is just priceless! I never noticed the color of his eyes before. very intriguing..

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  15. DebNovember 18, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Dogs are so expressive. The look in his eyes is just priceless! I never noticed the color of his eyes before. very intriguing..

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  16. DebNovember 18, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Dogs are so expressive. The look in his eyes is just priceless! I never noticed the color of his eyes before. very intriguing..

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  17. AnonymousNovember 18, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    How lovely; one of our puppies does exactly the same thing to cat!

    CJ xx

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  18. The JRNovember 18, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    What a great name. Love it.

    He's so beautiful. Love the photos.

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  19. Mental P MamaNovember 18, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    He's gonna need a massage after all that straining to look up....

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  20. LindaNovember 18, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I just love George!

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  21. DarylNovember 18, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    He is so photogenic ... I swear he needs his own Facebook fan page ..

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  22. Jami - XOimagineNovember 18, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    totally cute! He is very busy and has a lot on his plate. My beagle is the same way. Have a great day!

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  23. SweetpeaNovember 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    You are a cheeky devil, Country Girl...!

    George, any new news from the upper limbs???

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  24. JoNovember 18, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    So ... would you call George a pointer?

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  25. ArleneNovember 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Well what a bunch of great pictures of George. Around here if you even think "squirrel" by dog is up an running!!

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  26. GailNovember 18, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    Awesome pictures and Good George.

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  27. GailNovember 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Awesome pictures and Good George.

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  28. GailNovember 18, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    Awesome pictures and Good George.

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  29. SharonNovember 18, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    Our Duffy was a good squirrel guard. We didn't have acres but a decent yard for the city. And our neighbor had a large maple that spread over the fence. Once Duffy sat sit and a squirrel sat still on the 4 foot fence for over 20 minutes. Neither one moving. Amazing. Duffy did catch a couple of squirrels and even brought one in through the doggy door.

    Without the squirrels, your tulips bulbs should be safe. ;)

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  30. tainterturtlesNovember 19, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I love George's photos. Geez, my cat does the same thing....I've always said my cat acts more like a dog than a cat!!!!!

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  31. MichelleNovember 19, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    I love-love-love all these photos! Don't know that I could LIVE with such an intense dog, but I just LOVE to watch them "on duty"!

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  32. Need A Latte MomNovember 19, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    The perimeter is now secure, we can now go forward. My job is here is done.
    George

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  33. abbNovember 19, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    I wonder what he'd do if he actually caught one...

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  34. Jill of All TradesNovember 20, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Surly George must have a crick in his neck by now with all that looking up!

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