"Ah, how delightful!" He actually claps his hands. "One of mine came from the same ... excursion."

The one who is sitting there, panting, staring blankly at a wall. Yeah it's not the brightest ball in the pack. But it's a good, good boy, and very beloved.

"Herding and guiding... that is interesting. And likely good traits to have in any canine companion."