She says his breeders did him no favors because he has a very narrow face, but he's a lovely boy. I've never before seen a large collie (and he's as big as a greyhound) that was gray merle. It's really striking with that sapphire-blue eye.

We went this evening to the volunteer banquet that was rescheduled when it snowed in January. I came home hungry because all they served were meats, sweets, and one skimpy raw veggie tray, but the kid got a really nice letter of commendation and Corgiguy won a Starbucks gift bag as a door prize, so we had a good time.