A Red Merle Aussie Poet Rests From His Busy Day With a Book
A red merle Australian Shepherd looks out with one blue eye and one brown eye, his speckled ears folded back neatly. He wears a soft sage-green velvet coat with gold embroidery on the lapels, a white cravat and a gentle, thoughtful expression. One white paw rests on a brown leather book held against his chest. Behind him, pale curtains and a faint column fill the quiet room, which feels like the calm of a library in early morning.
Australian Shepherds are bright, athletic herding dogs with loads of energy. They love having a job, whether it is learning tricks, playing fetch or herding a toy, and they need plenty of exercise and mental work to stay happy. The merle coat pattern, with its mottled patches, can come with different eye colors, as seen here. Early training and daily activity help, and a vet can advise on health and care.
The mismatched eyes give this poet an extra bit of mystery. One seems to look at the viewer, the other seems to wander into a daydream, which is just how poets are supposed to look. The painter gave the coat a soft, mottled texture, so the fur looks speckled and warm against the cool green velvet. It is a gentle picture of a busy dog taking a rare pause.
Poems come easily to a dog with so many ideas, and a quiet afternoon with a good book is the perfect place to share them.
