The Barn by Ralph Hagen for January 14, 2010

Oh Sheepy, you’re back! That dog is a most useful creature.

Glad the unnamed sheepdog could be of service.

Please can somebody give the poor dog a name. He definitely deserves one now that he’s found and returned poor Sheepy to his Rory.

Maybe we could have a contest? Since we already have a Stan, I’m going with Ollie.

The lost sheepy has been found, party time!

Good Dog, Good Dogggie !

I love Ollie, but there is always Good Dog Carl…. like the book.

Ollie is a great name.

however, Charles in Charge is good too, but to long.

Ralph Hagen had a contest on his website in December and the winning name was Horatio. You can read more at www.thebarncomics.com

I’m so happy for you, Rory. Now keep an eye on Sheepy this time!

The dog’s name is Horatio? As in CSI:The Barn?

Pure joy in panel 4 for both the dog and Rory.

Yaaaa, sheepy! Yaaaa, Ollie! (Sorry, I like Ollie much better than Horatio)

Horatio - as in Hornblower. Savior of the seas..in this case, the pastures.

I wondered where poor Sheepy had gotten to.

Hey dude you been partying with the frogs?

Shoot, I didn’t know there was a dog-naming contest. If I had, his name would be “Shlep”.

I love the worried expression on Rory’s face in panels 1-3. He’s so adorable.

Sheepy has been missed!!!!!!!!

So glad to see Sheepy again….hope he is frequently in the strip. He’s a fine friend for Rory.

Awwwww Sheepy! Yay I hope he stays

Sheep’s best friend.

Hooray for Horatio! He found Sheepy!

Methinks Sheepy needs a few minutes in the microwave to defrost!

Soooooo cute! WTG doggie. =)