The pet I’ll never forget: Daisy the border collie, who swapped farm life for yoga and modelling

The breed is supposed to be hard-working and hyperactive. This one would rather put her paws up or strike a pose for some adoring human We didn’t plan on getting a dog, but someone told us about a working sheepdog in Ireland who wasn’t up to the job and therefore needed a new owner. In 2023, we travelled from Nottingham to meet her and I fell in love. It was clear that she was not cut out for working and wanted to be a lady of leisure. She was really affectionate and I could tell that she loved being around people. Border collies are known for being hyperactive, wanting to chase a ball, wanting to do things all the time, but Daisy is the opposite. She is happy to cuddle up next to you. She brings a smile to people’s faces whenever we’re out. As soon as anyone meets her, she gets giddy and excited, rolling on her back and wanting tummy tickles. She has one blue eye and one brown, which is very striking, and her fur is black, white and caramel. We think she is beautiful. We don’t know how old she was when we got her, but we think she is now about six. In March, we took her to be a model at a life-drawing class. Our dog groomer had gone to one and I saw on Instagram that th