Ben's Birthday Walk - 6 months old!

Running through the field.
When I see him run like this, I imagine a future Ben working sheep

Ben turned 6 months old on January 21. It's hard to believe this was the little pup I carried around on one hand! He is fast and smart and nearly as big as Ted, but with Jet's leaner profile. Here are some pictures from his birthday walk. He sticks close, but is getting a bit more brave to go further away - always keeping an eye on me.

He just loves to run in this field. I am sure it is a genetic thing - get into a big field - run in sweeping arcs. I tried to get good shots, but it was pretty cold and my fingers were frozen. He drags a little leash, just in case I need to grab him, however, I didn't need it except for the group shot at the end of this post. He's very obedient and just loves to run to me, full tilt - for a 'that'll do whistle!' He is an awesome little pup.

Sitting for a moment to see where everyone is!

Joyful running

Serious recall

A very handsome profile of Ben through the trees.

He stopped once in awhile. Here he is looking up at a plane.
Ted in the background.



Artsy shot! You can see the others in the background.
Ben was popping out of the bush where he was exploring.



Left to Right
Ted, River, Ben and Jet - looking at the stick I was waving...

(Caden stayed home - he will have his own private walk later!)