Bo and Monty
I would like to introduce you to our two dogs, Bo Jangles, a/k/a Bo and Montgomery Gentry a/k/a Monty, Scooter, Monty Poo. Bo and Monty aren’t just dogs, they are family. Like brothers, they are never far a part. Monty defers to Bo as any adoring younger brother would; Even though, push came to shove, Monty has the bigger bit! It is so much fun to watch their interaction with each other. When Bo is all agitated and afraid during a thunderstorm, Monty will lie right outside his Kennel as if to reassure him that all will be well. If treats are given, Monty wolfs his down in seconds then goes over to Bo to await any pieces that might fall off when Bo bites it. If it is not a favored treat for Bo, he doesn’t care if Monty gets it, however if he really likes the treat, he will growl in a very low tone and Monty seems to know that means back off, this is mine!
When we first adopted Bo, we lived in Deep South Texas where they have a lot of sheep. Border Collies are excellent working dogs and bred to herd. When Bo was just 8 weeks old, he went into a pen with about 20 baby lambs, from the moment he went in, he knew he was suppose to move those animals somewhere, it was amazing to watch. He would go from one side of the group to the other and get them moving! Because we had no sheep on our place, Bo began to herd us each evening when we walked up the road to close the gate. We finally determined that he had to be working so we started bringing a Frisbee along for him to catch. He loved it. Playing with a ball or a Frisbee is Bo’s way of socializing and he will catch it, whatever it is, until your arm falls off.
Monty is our Bassador. His mother was a full blood Basset Hound and his father was a Labrador and well, we don’t like to think of what else! We often refer to him as a bulldozer. When he was just a pup, we adopted him from the SPCA. I knew I wanted another dog to be buddies with Bo. I was up in Dallas visiting with family so off I went to the animal shelters in town. My Daughter and Grand-daughter went with me. When we saw Monty in his cage, there were two or three other people looking at him. I ask one of the workers if we could get him out and visit in one of the rooms. She got him and brought him over. His little short legs and broad long body made him quiet the sight! It was love at first site. Monty (Scooter as my husband calls him) has such a sweet laid back attitude and is so devoted to our family. Unlike Bo, Monty loves to lie around and will roll onto his back to have his belly scratched with no prompting! He has big ole stinky feet and the warmest, loving eyes.
More of the Bo and Monty show to come. Stay tuned!
