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Smart Scoutie

March 5, 2012 at 9:00 am by Claudia

Scout is now reading at a 4th grade level.
She’s a Border Collie, you know. She’s smart.
Happy Monday!

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  1. Cranberry Morning says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:36 am

    CUTE!! Don’t you just love those dear animals!

    That reminds me of a bumper sticker my husband bought and put on the back of my Jeep:

    ‘My German Shepherd is smarter than your honor student.’ LOL

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  2. NanaDiana says

    March 5, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Now if you could only teach her to use the toilet and flush after herself. I have to ask is she named after Scout in To Kill A Mockingbird? xo Diana

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  3. Caseymini says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:21 am

    Scoutie looks very nice in glasses. Does that help her read better?LOL The most fun I have had all day!

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  4. Jill says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Oh my goodness. This photo just made my day… I love that she’s smiling!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  5. The Garden Bell - Kate says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Too funny. Now, you will have to look twice as hard for your glasses now that you are sharing.

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  6. Maura @ Lilac Lane Cottage says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Scout is such smart girl…and stylish too! Happy Monday to you too Claudia.
    Maura :)

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  7. BEACH BUNGALOW says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Claudia, she’s sooooo cute!

    We had a Border Collie/German Shepherd mix, named Jasper, who we rescued from the pound in 1991 when she was just 1 year old. She passed away in 2002. She was sooooo smart; practically human.

    I still miss her and think about her all the time. She was my beautiful smart girl.

    S
    xo

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  8. marejohn says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:44 am

    OH MY GOSH CLAUDIA!!! Thank you for the smile as I run out the door to meet the day…this is THE best picture ever! LOl love it..enjoy your day everyone..we have SUN in Nebraska! YEAH!

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  9. Sweet Cottage Dreams says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:46 am

    Oh how delightful! Use your Billy Crystal voice for this: Scoutie, you wook marrrrrvelllous!

    Thanks for the smile!

    xxoo
    Becky

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  10. Julie says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Hey Claudia – thanks for the Monday morning laugh. Such a cutie.

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  11. Carol at Serendipity says

    March 5, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Claudia,

    Neat photo and neat treatment of it. I have played a little with iPiccy. It looks promising.

    Have a great week!

    Carol

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  12. Linda Carole Bloom says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    Doggie pics are my favorites !! hat a cute, smart baby!!

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  13. Rizzi says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    LOVE IT….LOVE IT….LOVE IT…….
    THIS IS SO PRECIOUS CLAUDIA….HAPPY
    MONDAY TO YOU AND SCOUT….RILEY TOO.
    RIZZI

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  14. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:12 pm

    Good one. Love the picture and the editing. Nice Monday morning surprise.

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  15. Ann says

    March 5, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Adorable! We had collies for a number of years and they are sooooo intelligent and so enjoyable (except for the heavy shedding).

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  16. Maria says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Ha ha ha !!! Scout looks very intelligent with glasses. Very funny expression too.
    Have a very nice rest of the Monday.
    Hugs
    Maria

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  17. LuvWheaties says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    So very sweet! Thanks for making my Monday morning a delight!

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  18. Mereknits says

    March 5, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    She is also the sweetest girl, smart, bossy, beautiful and a love. What more could you ask for?
    Miss you,
    Mere

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  19. Lucille says

    March 5, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    She looks like a genius and like she could be the first of her class! So cute!

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  20. poppilinnstudios says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    hahaha! So cute and too funny! Thanks for the laugh.
    Have a great day. (67 degrees Thurs!!!!)

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  21. Deb@Journey Thru ICE Syndrome says

    March 5, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    I laughed out loud when I saw that photo! So cute! Thanks for sharing!

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  22. The Boston Lady says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Scout, I have no doubt you will be reading at a fifth grade level by summer.

    Claudia, did you ever read Dean Koontz “Watchers” about the goldens who could read? It was a nice departure from his usual horror novels. And one of my all time favorites.

    Have a great week. And Scout, please, whatcha reading?

    Ann

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  23. delightfuleclecticabode.com says

    March 5, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    The picture is awesome! I can see you making a nice poster of this one. What about coming up with a nice caption and selling a poster like this in your Etsy shop?

    Got a good laugh today. Yes, Border Collies are VERY smart.

    I have 2 dumb stubborn shit tzus but they are adorable and I adore them!

    ~Sandy

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  24. Debby says

    March 5, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    So cute. I was wondering what kind of dog she was. I didn’t know she was a border collie. I think because she is so white. Border Collies must be like Springer…….their coloring can be so different.

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  25. camp and cottage living says

    March 5, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    She’s definitely styl’in!

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  26. debi huntsman says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Hahahahaha!! Thanks for the chuckle Claudia, I needed that!

    Happy Monday to you, and Scout!

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  27. Joanne says

    March 6, 2012 at 2:02 am

    Oh my Gosh Claudia, you have the cutest model!!!!
    Blessings, Joanne

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  28. Nola says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:30 am

    Too cute! I am forever trying to get a photo of Chili wearing my readers, but no luck so far. Hope your Monday was happy!

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  29. ImSoVintage says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:56 am

    Thanks for the giggle. I love that photo. I had a border collie australian shepherd mix. He was the smartest dog I have ever seen :)

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  30. Haworth says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    What an adorable photo!

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  31. Reena Walkling says

    March 7, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Another giggle here! Oh Scoutie, you are so cute! Keep reading!

    Reply
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