But, even when she forgets, she is dainty and polite about it. Sometimes she even forgets her manners for a minute. She definitely gets excited to meet someone new. Referring to Zeeva as a people pleaser is an understatement. Zeeva doesn't really have any bad behaviors, as it would hurt her pride to get in trouble or in any way make her people unhappy. I have grown to count on her stability and calm response to new places and situations. She stays calm in nearly every situation. When it comes to her temperament, I can only describe her as the sweetest, most well-mannered, people-pleasing dog I've ever owned. If I didn't know better, I would think Zeeva's sole purpose in life was waiting for me to issue a command. I swear that dog knows what I'm about to say or do just by the way I say her name. If I call her name, the level of attention she pays to the sound of my voice is unbelievable. She follows me everywhere I go and has since she was just a pup. Over the last eight years, Zeeva has stayed true to those classic collie virtues. Who doesn't remember how smart and protective old Lassie was over her boy?
Long have I heard collies referred to as "Velcro dogs." Collies develop a marked attachment to their people. (My older sister has been in the dog/horse training world since her teen years.) Calm temperaments, high intelligence, incredibly intuitive, these are the traits I have always associated with collies. Growing up, I always heard the virtues of collies and similar working breeds. She changed my mind about bringing home a pup in under a minute. She knew she was special, beyond just having a different coat than her black and white siblings. Even at six weeks old, Zeeva refused to exhibit anything but class, dignity, and a calm demeanor. Those sweet eyes trotted next to her mother, away from the chaos and commotion of her siblings. There were a couple of blue merles in the litter, but only one had her mother's soft brown eyes. All of her pups were jumping, rolling, and clamoring to get someone's attention. She calmly walked up to me when I arrived, with a swirl of tumbling puppy chaos around her feet. Zeeva's mother, Duchess, was undoubtedly the classy dame her name implies. My honest and sincere intention was just to look at the pups, meet a fellow farmer, and then head home. It had been years since I had seen collies of any kind. I kept telling myself I was only going to see the little cuties and go. I had no intention of buying a puppy, even when I got out of the car. What did I need with another dog? And, why would I buy a dog when so many were desperately in need of adoption? But, something about seeing "Border Collie Pups Available" just drew me in to have a look. We had two large rescued mutt dogs at our farm already. It was that impression that ran through my mind the day I drove past a local farm, advertising Border Collie puppies for sale. Brandy definitely left an impression on me, from the day we picked her out at the breeder until the day my sister left for college, some ten years later. My sister's childhood collie gave me my first view of raising a pup and living with a purebred dog. I've had mutts and purebreds, big and little, sweet and feisty. In fact, my life has always included dogs. Zeeva certainly lives up to those expectations. Collie breeds are known for their smarts and their attachments.
Not only is she lovely in appearance, but she's lovely in intelligence and sensitivity as well. Zeeva is genuinely an excellent companion. I have the pleasure of counting a beautiful Blue Merle Border Collie among my best friends.
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