Rio the Rough Collie

[lizbud]

Hello Rio,

What a gorgeous pup you are Rio. Handsome, sweet & very intelligent, what more could anyone ask for.
I see why your family is so proud of you sweetie and you certainly make a wonderful DOG OF THE DAY.
I hope you reach all of your goals in training & share your sweet self with folks who need a little cheering up.
Congratulations on being chosen for honors as todays very special DOTD. Hugs & kisses to you sweet boy.

[FurkidsMom]

Ok, you made me laugh out loud for several minutes...rescue Timmy from the well! That is great! Laughter aside what a gorgeous boy and all those people in hospitals and the senior centers are going to love him.

[LHCam]

Oh My Rio.......What a beauty you are. I would love to have a collie that looks just like you. You are so handsome.
i bet you are a smart boy to. Congratulations on DOTD. We got to see you and to read nice things about you.

Linda in SC

[VA Mountains]

Rio had a wonderful day celebrating DOTD. A trip to Lowes and a lot of adoration by all sorts of children just cannot be beat. He was like the Pied Piper thru the store.
Thank you for the all kind words about this sweet dog. My granddaughter has enjoyed the DOTD fun also.
VA Mountains

[chocolatepuppy]

You're just gorgeous Rio!!! Congrats on being DOTD!!!

[Freedom]

RIO!!! OH MY GOODNESS, I almost missed your photo and story. Look at your handsome self, what a dear boy you are.

My first dog, when I was age 5, was a rough coat collie with the sable tri color markings as you have. Being age 5 in the early 1960's, I of course named my girl "Lassie." I drove my folks crazy for 2 years asking for a "Lassie dog," until they finally found one. She was a wonderful girl.

I see you are doing obedience training and will enter classes for CGC. GOOD FOR YOU and your humans! You will be fine with all this, I am SO SURE of it, Rio! And you will make a terrific pet therapy dog. I did therapy with one of my cats, we went to a nursing home for 2 years. My cat Sparkle loved it, she adores being petted and told she is pretty.

Enjoy your day and the weekend, Rio, you are such a handsome pup I am melting inside looking at you. When I read about you in the yard with your ball on a rope, "tail wagging," oh my yes, I remember my Lassie's tail always happy, always up and wagging. Best wishes to you!