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Jim Collier > Costa having a blast as usual. He swims in pretty big surf, but today it was a bit rough even for him. So he amused himself by running up and down the trails.
Jim Collier > 2006-01-04; Rodeo Beach photo
Jim Collier > Rodeo Beach is unusual in that when the surf is not too rough, the sand gets carved out into a steep shelf right where the water ends, and moves with the tide. You can see this here, where Costa is in deep water. Then he suddenly climbs out. This phenomenon must have something to do with the sand grains being just the right size or coarsness or something.
Jim Collier > Without fail, everyone that meets Costa (and who inquires about his age) thinks he is a puppy. He is 9 years old. His muzzle is getting gray but it looks just like part of his [un]natural blue merle (?) coloring. He also has proportionally huge feet and unlimited energy, all very puppy-like.That dog loves to swim, more so than any dog of any breed I've ever seen! Holy cow. He loves the ocean, he loves lakes, and he loves pools. In spite of being smart and well-behaved, he would literally swim until he exhausted himself and drowned, if we didn't keep an eye on him and call him out.Being a purebreed from a puppy mill, he has genetic problems. He has to take potassium bromide (fortunately the mild seizure treatment) every day to keep seizures at bay.He was trained as a puppy to be a search and rescue dog, and although I believe he "graduated", I don't think he went on any real searches.
Jim Collier > Costa in his native elements: sand and surf. He may look like an Australian working dog, but like his misnamed breed he's Californian through and through. He's not too keen on working either.
Jim Collier > I am the wind beneath his...ears.
Jim Collier > Costa can't wait to get into the surf--as soon as he catches his breath from running up and down the hill repeatedly.
Jim Collier > 2007-01-13; sunshine walk photo
Jim Collier > 2007-01-13; sunshine walk photo
Costa having a blast as usual. He swims in pretty big surf, but today it was a bit rough even for him. So he amused himself by running up and down the trails.
Jim Collier > Costa having a blast as usual. He swims in pretty big surf, but today it was a bit rough even for him. So he amused himself by running up and down the trails.
Costa having a blast as usual. He swims in pretty big surf, but today it was a bit rough even for him. So he amused himself by running up and down the trails.
See photo in original gallery.
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