An Australian Shepherd with distinct markings on a patio during spring or summer 0:20
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When two Border collies hug it out

Two Border collies in matching black, white and tan coats sit on a tiled floor. Then they hug. more

Early on, one of them sits on the tile and looks off to the side. He seems to be gazing at something far away, or at nothing at all.

A black-and-white dog with tan markings sits on a tiled floor, looking off to the side. A headline runs in white letters across the lower third.Save
Early on, one of the collies sits on the tile and looks off to the side.

The two stay pressed close together in a proper hug. That is one heck of a hug. It is a calm one, too, and there is something soothing about two dogs just holding on.

An Australian Shepherd with distinct markings on a patio during spring or summer. The headline runs in white letters across the lower third.Save
Two Border collies in matching black, white and tan coats sit on a tiled floor.

Even mid-hug, that one collie keeps his faraway look. Maybe he's thinking about a treat. Whatever is on his mind, he keeps it to himself.

Two dogs with black, white and tan fur sit close together on a tiled floor. A headline runs in white letters across the lower third.Save
Near the end, the two collies sit pressed close together on the tile.

Border collies are known as very smart dogs, and these two have worked out something simple. A hug on the tile is a fine way to spend a moment. It would make a good Valentine's Day card.