Jock Sutherland and Maid

Here are two photos from the Scottish National Sheep Dog Trials which took place in Fearn near Tain over the last three days. Click either picture to view larger.
The first one shows Jock Sutherland from Durness in action with his dog Maid who at 10 years and 10 months was the oldest dog in the competition, although she was barely out of breath at the end of her trial. Jock and Maid will now go on to compete as part of the Scottish team in the International Sheep Dog Trials in County Kilkenny, Ireland in September. Maid will retire at the end of the year.

Jock mentioned that he didn't have any nice photos of Maid so I tried to get a few for him there and then, and this is my favourite. I got loads of the classic "windswept collie gazing off into the distance" pose but I think this one captured more of her personality, plus I like the slightly comical expression. I just love collies and I got to meet dozens of them today!