Snorri the Priest Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 This is my Boy Kali (Rognvaldr Kali Kolsson Orkneyjar Jarl), who will be 14 on 24 April this year. I think he is looking in pretty good shape for an oldie (although he will always be "my puppy dog"), and the vet seems to agree. I am hoping he will - at least - equal my first ever Border Collie, who reached 19 - and maybe even beat him? Snorri P.S. edited to add a bit of sad news - his litter-sister "Spotty" has recently died of cancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hey Snorri! Nice to see you back again. Kali looks wonderful! WOW, a 19 year old BC...that's incredible. Obviously, living in the Orkneys must add to longevitity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorri the Priest Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 This is Glen, 18 when the photo was taken a few months before his death. He was my constant companion when I was a kid, a splendid dog to be around children - protective (fiercely!) and fun. He was no relation to my current pair, but I think of him as their "spiritual daddy" - had he not paved the way, they wouldn't be here. Snorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenzehund Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 We should all look so good at that age! Good to hear from you again. Susan ETA: Glen also a noble looking dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sassy Girl Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 aaaah - I love the old dogs...have a 14 1/2 yr old BC whom I adore each and every day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Glen was very handsome. It is hard to believe he was that old in the photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aBC4me Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 OMG Kali is goregeous! I hope that I am lucky enough to get that many years with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Those are awesome dogs! In his picture, Glen just radiates nobility, as only the truly old souls do. Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Great pictures of two very handsome dogs! Kali looks wonderful! It's great to see a post from you, Snorri. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Hey Snorri - it's so very nice to see you here again. When I saw the topic heading and the OP name, I thought you were reporting on yourself . Hope you're doing as well as Kali. He looks really good - still those beautiful, piercing blue eyes. And that is such a lovely photo of Glen - what a grand old gentleman he must have been. Best wishes from the other end of the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Happy upcoming birthday to Kali! He looks like he's ready for action, in spite of the grey. Obviously, you have a "green thumb" when it comes to dogs - wow! 19!! Sorry to hear about his sister - maybe she took it all for the family....' I'm feeling great that my 12 yr old is still kicking bu** in agility. Congrats to you and yours! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Wow! He looks great- and your Glen- that is a photo that should be painted. Gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Gorgeous dogs. I sure hope your Kali lives to see a very old age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Great to hear from you and very glad that the dogs (and you) seem to be doing very well! Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Scott Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Our old BC Blaze (13 and 1/2 years old) woke me up with a tennis ball in bed at 5:30 AM today! When he doesn't want a tennis ball, I'll know it's time to say good-bye. Barb S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorri the Priest Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow! He looks great- and your Glen- that is a photo that should be painted. Gorgeous. Funny you should say that, Kelpiegirl - I do have a portrait of Glen, painted from that photo! It hangs over my bed so that he looks down at me every night. He looked after me when I was a kid, I'd like to think he's still doing it, all these years later. Snorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Wow, that's a beautiful looking dog. I love his blue eyes. Here's to many many more good years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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