Here they are....4 1/2 weeks old. Which one do you like so far? I know which one I like but won't make a decision till they are evaluated.

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I like the coloring and the nose pigment better on the first one Amber. but both are cute.

I prefer the second one...she is the one who, from birth, has drawn my eye with her head type. I cant wait to see them in a few more weeks!

MP

being the non-conformist that I am, I like #2. Seems to have a better coat and head. Next week when you can get them stacked it would be easier to evaluate.

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Originally posted by HemiBulldogs:
being the non-conformist that I am, I like #2. Seems to have a better coat and head. Next week when you can get them stacked it would be easier to evaluate.

Yep, I'm hoping to get the breeder to do stacked pics next week. So far, I'm liking number 2 also. She is much bigger then the other girl. The dark red girl is built like her mom. The light red girl is built like her dad, which I prefer. This is her sire, Airly (CH. Borderfame Signature).

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Originally posted by MarpranPWC:
I prefer the second one...she is the one who, from birth, has drawn my eye with her head type. I cant wait to see them in a few more weeks!

MP

I can't either MP. She should come home on Feb. 13th...a wonderful Valentine's Day gift!

This is the dam, Kwik, CH. Hot Shot Tearing It Up.

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Originally posted by Dals4ever:
I like the coloring and the nose pigment better on the first one Amber. but both are cute.

The dark girl is DARK...she will be a very intense red, maybe even with chocolate sabling. At least that is the experience with dogs from this line that are this dark that young. Her nose pigment will probably fade. The lighter girl will probably mature to the color of the dark girl now. They both have very black noses right now, the lighter girl just has a couple spots that need to fill in. Will be interesting to see them as they grow...

I dont know what your standard calls for, but moms head is a lot like #1 and more pointy and snipey. I dont care for that kind of muzzle.

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Originally posted by HemiBulldogs:
I dont know what your standard calls for, but moms head is a lot like #1 and more pointy and snipey. I dont care for that kind of muzzle.

I agree Hemi. I prefer the sire's head, even though that pic isn't a good one of his head. He has a head more like my Jett. The things I like about the dam are her drive and her temperament. She is the sweetest dog in the world, not to mention she has passed all her health clearances with flying colors and is CEA normal (which I have to have since Jett is a carrier). Her herding instincts are incredible. She moves really nice too. She is built well although I would give her a bit more leg, a stronger topline, and a bit better head.

Her feet are adorable. Feet are a pet peeve of mine, dont laugh! I agree, her topline looked a little off but I chalked that up to her coat, it looks like she wasnt groomed well or had bedhead....lol

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Originally posted by HemiBulldogs:
Her feet are adorable. Feet are a pet peeve of mine, dont laugh! I agree, her topline looked a little off but I chalked that up to her coat, it looks like she wasnt groomed well or had bedhead....lol

She was actually under a year in that pic I think. The breeder is real funny about taking coat out. I don't blame her because when they blow coat, THEY BLOW COAT! I like her feet too!

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he lighter girl just has a couple spots that need to fill in.

LOL thats what I was noticing was the incomplete pigment. Seems to be one of the first things I notice now.

They are both adorable little fluff-balls!! I'm sure they are a lot of fun! Just not used to seeing that color in border collies.

Amber I love both pictures. But I like #2 the best! Such sweet faces on both pups