Laura L Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 The end of an era for us. Jaax was the Border Collie that got us really started. I can't say too much right now because it's still too new, so just a few pictures. My favorite one from recent years, this is from last summer. Jaax and Hope just out checking sheep with me 3 or 4 years ago. Yesterday morning. It's been a tough year for me with old dogs. Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Meier Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Nice pictures and memories, always sorry to hear about the passing of good old dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Awww. He looks so sweet. It really has been a hard year for you. I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free, Jaax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I'm so sorry. You'll sure miss him like we miss Fergie. Maybe Jaax will help Ben teach Fergie about herding on their side of the Rainbow Bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearse Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Jaax was a special dog and one of the reasons I got into working Border Collies. I was at Laura's with Christie, my wife, about 9 years ago. She was at a clinic with her dog Flann. I was making breakfast when I saw this big rangy white dog go trotting out of the yard, up the ATV path, over the hill. About ten, fifteen minutes later, over the hill, down the ATV path, into the yard came a huge flock of sheep. Trotting behind was Jaax. No whistles, no commands. Now, "over the hill" there is a field we locals call the "725 Field". It's close to a half mile end to end. So Jaax, in his prime at the time, did a silent gather of over three quarters of a mile. I saw this and thought to myself, "I want a dog that can do that". Years later, when Jaax was nearing retirement age, I was working the pens at the trial in Portage. Jaax was in the pen tub, which is normally a bad thing with dogs at trials because they work the sheep in the tub and stress them out. Jaax, turned his back on the sheep and dozed. The sheep knew him and relaxed. Every once in a while sheep would need to be moved into the crowding pen. Jaax would raise his head, look at the sheep as if to say "Don't make me have to get up and come over there". The sheep knew he wasn't kidding and complied. He was a special dog. Pearse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airbear Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 What a wonderful story, Pearse! There's something very familiar to me about Jaax. I'm very sorry for your loss, Laura. It is indeed the end of an era. You've had a bad run of it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 My sympathies to you and your family - losing old dogs is like losing a part of ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoresDog Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Great story indeed, Pearse. Makes me wish I'd known him or seen him in action back in those days. I am so sorry for his loss, Laura. He was a very special one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Love the tub story, Pearse. What a dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss, Laura. Seeing your photos and reading Pearce's stories gave me a glimpse into how special a dog Jaxx was--to you and to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody & Duchess Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss, no matter how long they are with us it is never long enough. A very special dog will be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin's person Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Sorry for your loss; you have had a hard time these last few months. What a lovely tribute to your boy from Pearse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 You were very blessed to have each other, and for you to have such wonderful memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Oh Laura, I'm so sorry. My heart goes out to you. Jaax was beautiful and it sounds like he had a beautiful spirit too. And here I thought I might actually get through a day without crying... Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjones Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Sorry its been a tough year for you Laura, One of my memories of Jaxx was how he could jump over the woven wire fence to fetch sheep in the next pasture, and he was smart to realize that the sheep couldn't go the way he came, so he would drive them down to the where the gates were. Really neat to see a dog that could think on his own and get things done in such a business like manner. There will never be another dog like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdarling Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Laura, I was afraid to open the post when I saw it. I'm so sorry. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Jaxx was indeed a special dog. RIP Jaxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Jax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdaniels Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Laura, I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about Jaax. There are no other words that can take away the pain of losing a lifelong companion... RIP Jaax...run free at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Just know there are lots of people thinking about you durning this trying time. Jaax sounded like a truly special dog. You two will meet again. For what it's worth, tough luck and events they say, comes in 3s. You should see the storm start to clear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Oh, Laura, I am so sorry! My sincere condolences for your loss of Jaax. What a special boy he was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 I am so sorry to hear about Jaax. I will miss seeing him at the clinic and trial this year. Run free Jaax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Laura- When I saw the title for this post all I could think of was shit, no, not Jaax. He sure was a special guy and I will say that both Pearse and Sam described him to a T. I remember many a time seeing him just leap over a fence and just bring those sheep in. He was one of the great ones. We are both so sorry for your loss, Laura. Kathy and Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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