Canen Border Collies

Canen Cader Idris

Canen Cader Idris, by Swan out of Bling, is owned by Helen Stanmore. Here's what she has to say about him:

"What a lovely, kind natured lad Idris is, though he is a little crazy at times. As a puppy he taught himself to skateboard."

Idris skateboarding

Canen Cader Idris on his skateboard (border collie dog)

"Idris likes to sit on sofas but best of all lives to work. He has spent one year now in obedience class progressing up to competition class very quickly. We have trained with Kim Inn's Crufts 2009 obedience championship winner and now train with Lorraine Bennett Crufts 2010 obedience championship reserve place winner. He shows good promise to win a few competitions."

Idris sofa surfing

Canen Cader Idris sofa surfing (border collie dog)

Idris sleeping - he has a close relationship with the sofa

Canen Cader Idris sleeping on the sofa (border collie dog)

"Shirley, you were not kidding when you said owners have trouble keeping up with Canens. Idris has completed a beginners course of agility and I have learned to send him on and catch up at the end of an agility course because he is so fast. In agility Idris is a thinker – he works out his pace and needs very few commands. He is good on contacts. He will compete this season as soon as he is old enough."

Idris jumping in agility

Canen Cader Idris jumping in agility (border collie dog)

"He loves different ear styles which makes me laugh because I never know how he is going to wear them. Over all Idris is a good companion and very good house dog. He gets on well with his step brother and sister, Meg and Foxy. Morning play is on my bed with all three playing rough and tumble."

Idris lounging on the bed

Canen Cader Idris lounging on the bed (border collie dog)

Idris tattoo

A tattoo of Canen Cader Idris (border collie dog)

And for comparison - Idris' head

Canen Cader Idris' head (border collie dog)

Idris in the snow

Canen Cader Idris in the snow (border collie dog)

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