In the Dales where sheep farming is a way of life, it seemed appropriate that there were sheepdog trials as part of the Show.
I love to watch these intelligent dogs working out strategy and lying low in the grass, creeping forward stealthily and then darting like lightning to round up those sheep that make a run for it.
In volcanic New Zealand sheep often graze in difficult terrain. The farmer sends his dogs over the hill. They then seek out and bring down the sheep quite alone. Border collies are extremely intelligent and can work unaided.
ReplyDeleteThey're exceptionally smart dogs.
ReplyDeleteI've only seen these dogs work like that on TV. It must be great to see them in real life!
ReplyDeleteSo, he is working? I would have sworn that he is sleeping.
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