Details
| Breed | Border Collie |
| Sex | female |
| Weight | 38 lbs |
| With ksmith | 2 years, 11 months |
| From | Working farm in Pennsylvania |
The Story
Frankie is the OG of The Pack Life — the reason this site exists. 38 pounds of hyperfocus and the best co-pilot I've ever had. She came from a working farm where her parents actually herded sheep. Not a sport dog, not a show dog — working lines, bred to think.
She rides shotgun everywhere. Knows exactly what 'load up' means whether it's the truck, the boat, or the dock. Lies down in snow and ice while other dogs shiver — Border Collie thermoregulation is something else. Watches everything. Judges everyone. Has opinions about your training consistency.
The thousand-yard stare when someone spells W-A-L-K? That's her. The dog who heard a squirrel three miles away? Also her. She's not a pet. She's a partner.
About Border Collies
The Border Collie isn't a pet — it's a partnership. This is the dog that watches your eyes, reads your body language, and anticipates your next move. Chess players in fur. Consistently ranked as the most intelligent dog breed, not because they learn tricks (though they do, instantly), but because they think. Problem-solve. Strategize. If you want a dog that makes you a better handler, this is the one. But understand: a bored Border Collie is a destructive Border Collie. They need a job.
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