Meet Jip – a beautiful border collie with a playful soul and a watchful eye. True to her breed, she loves to herd everyone and everything, always keeping order with gentle authority. Her toy collection is vast, but her favourites are kept carefully hidden from her doggy friends, little treasures only she knows about. Even her food bowl is fair game for play if it looks like someone might throw it!  

But beneath all that energy and instinct is her softer side – loving, kind, and gentle. She adores cuddles and is happiest being close, balancing her role as both playmate and protector. 

That’s the beauty of border collies – intelligent, lively, endlessly loyal, and deeply affectionate. 

This painting of Jip captures all of that – her clever spark, her playful mischief, her tenderness. Hanging on your wall, it’s more than art – it’s a reminder of the love, energy, and companionship that collies bring into our lives, and a little reflection of your own dog’s heart and quirks.