Cat herding. Firefly is obsessed with trying to herd the cats...very, very stealthy!

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[@glowingfish]

A border collie's herding instinct meeting a cat's nature is one of those "unstoppabe force meets an immovable object" type of things.

[@kushagra892]

464 likes and only my comment? Bruh.

[@glowingfish]

@@kushagra892 I guess it is because my comment was so succinct, there was nothing else to add...

[@kushagra892]

@@glowingfish yeah XD

[@glowingfish]

@@kushagra892 But maybe this exchange will bring more attention to it. And then people will click on my profile and see my KZbin videos and I will be internet famous. :) Also, this exchange also boosts the video in the algorithm, so it is win-win-win all around.

[@garnetduran9946]

Sounds like the makings of a great action movie.

[@BeardslapRadio]

Dog doesn’t know where he wants the cats, he just knows they shouldn’t be wandering about like that.

[@devintariel3769]

"Stop that shouting its making the people nervous!"

[@chloeamanda2703]

I have a collie that herds, and my family and I joke that he’s not trying to move them anywhere, he just wants them all to “scooch in a bit” 😂

[@roguesheep3083]

My dad had a sheltie that did the same thing. Liked everyone to stay put, haha.

[@Iluvpie6]

This is precisely the mindset of eldest children who have a mess of rowdy younger siblings.

[@ivechang6720]

@@Iluvpie6 LOL! Fully grown adults feel out of depth with children. You can check Twitter for parenting posts for proof. Mind you that's in pairs and as a result of their own choices. Any older sibling trying to out flank youngster(s), without the maturity and skills of an adult, is entirely reasonable in feeling a bit moody. It's a wonder there isn't more fratricide! 😳 Thanks for looking out and letting them live another day.

[@noneedtoknow07]

I like how the cat had no issue going in that direction until he saw the dog, and then immediately started to move in direction he just came from.

[@biggic2004]

Yeah, like: "If he doesn't want me to go there, there must be something interesting..". 😅

[@con.troller4183]

Doggo: Exactly like I planned it.

[@marialindell9874]

888

[@seanburnette1816]

The spiteful cat lol

[@AmazingAutist]

When you're on your way to do the dishes but then someone tells you to do the dishes.

[@snowmenot]

“Move it sheep.” “I’m a cat.” “Everyone is sheep to me.”

[@CornyBum]

"Move it, crazy sheep."

[@Nitramrec]

The effect of one-dimensional thinking ...

[@MoeJae86]

SILENCE!!! I herd you!

[@ashleycook6025]

"You are fluffy and full of lies. Ergo you are a sheep"

[@vvelvettearss]

@@ashleycook6025 oh my gosh 😂😂😂

[@cgavin1]

The instinct is overwhelming in this breed. Our beautiful collie herded our kids for 20 years.

[@lilith902]

Omg Hahahaha

[@marycanary3871]

not good. should’ve trained them not to.

[@Red-yb8qp]

@@marycanary3871 🤡

[@hrtlsbstrd]

@@marycanary3871 Disagree. More child herding plz

[@markmaki4460]

For some reason i am reminded of the von Trapp family.

[@strangedazey546]

Love how the dog is being so stealthy and the cats give zero shits

[@TheBurnknight]

its trying to look agressive so the cat is spooked into the herd

[@neilpemberton5523]

@@TheBurnknight except a cat doesn't know what the hell a herd is. 😄

[@TheBurnknight]

@@neilpemberton5523 to a colly everything can be herded

[@cheriann6461]

The cat is having a great time. Tail straight up with an otherwise relaxed body shows that.

[@razorback9926]

The cats are obviously friends with doggo, no hissing or growling. He wants to herd them, they think he’s a lovable moron, and everyone goes about their business.

[@blacky_Ninja]

Love how his „herding“ is basically just sneaking around and staring at the cat, while that cat looks at him like: „What do you want from me peasant?“ 😂

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Just in case you don't know. Different breeds have different uses and techniques. This type of dog is called a "heading dog" and that's exactly how they're bred to do it. No unnecessary noise, just maintaining eye contact and moving them slowly and carefully that way. Animals like sheep that are easily startled scatter in all directions if a dog barks at them or gets too close, a nightmare scenario on open hill country. They need a very calm dog that gets close enough to make them move but not close enough to make them run. Most farmers will have more than one breed of dog in their working pack. For example, here in New Zealand there would probably be at least one Huntaway who would run around the outside of the flock, often great distances back and forth, and "speak up" to form them in to a bunch that the heading dog will then control. It's a beautiful thing to watch and a fine balance and this dog is doing it perfectly. (Dog trials were one of my favourite things to watch growing up. Lol.) Makes me wish l still had my dog and some sheep!

[@vvelvettearss]

@@nikiTricoteuse wow that is fascinating! Thankyou for sharing! had no idea there were different techniques.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@vvelvettearss my pleasure. If you Google "sheepdog trials" you can watch them work. Its really cool to watch and the dogs love it. The farmers can give commands but can't interfere and have to get the sheep into a pen within a certain time. The trials with two dogs usually have a heading dog and a huntaway, so you could see their different methods.

[@goldenpony822]

@@nikiTricoteuse ohhh thnx!!!

[@jamescheddar4896]

@@nikiTricoteuse i've actually herded animals like this very easily. like if someone's tiny dogs move directly towards home when you "tower" over them and then you just have to keep walking slowly towards their yard until they go back in

[@NastyNatey]

I like how the cat keeps looking at you like “can you believe this dude?” Lmao

[@geneclemetson4779]

😂😂😂 Yup!!

[@boblewis8838]

Yeah, the bad ass stare works pretty well on sheep...... cats not so much.

[@anniejuan1817]

"Mom, Firefly is doing it again."

[@veramae4098]

Cats have no herd instinct. Sheep do.

[@totower9597]

This is the type of household where the dog get preferential treatment over the cat. Exactly as it should be bordercollie rule

[@jennyfry148]

I had a Corgi that always tried to herd my ferrets. Hours of entertainment.

[@christinae30]

I laught loud when reading that - could imagine the WORK for your dog😄

[@notmyname3681]

Honestly, you could sell that idea as a 24hr TV channel, I'm in.

[@SweetPea1964]

My Mom has a Chihuahua that herds everything from cats, to chickens and ducks, to spiders lol

[@geraldfriend256]

Dang I wanna see a whole herd of ferrets led up the Chisholm Trail by fearless Corgis.

[@squishybrick]

A corgi, herding ferrets. Dear lord the cuteness of such a scneario would make my heart explode.

[@alfnoakes392]

Years ago I used to walk two Airedales and take them to the local 'dog-park' where a big pack of assorted local dogs-being-walked would be gleefully running around playing. Someone used to bring a couple of Border Collies, which would immediately set-to herding the other dogs into a tighter 'bunch' and directing them as they ran round the park. It was wonderful to watch, and the other dogs I'm sure had no idea they were being 'controlled' in this way.

[@Nitramrec]

Isn't that sad?

[@jacthing1]

@@Nitramrec why?

[@antiquegirl6505]

Sounds about right. My full blooded Aussie herds dogs at the dog-park. They don't seem to understand that she is herding them at first. There was a pittie a few days ago that was disrupting her hard work, so she took him aside and ran him around enough that he got tired out and settled down. Roscoe's (the pit) owner thought it was hilarious, that she straightened that Big (80pound) boy out so easily.

[@amandaoh2025]

I can only assume doggy shouting the ENTIRE TIME "I'm HELPING~ :D !!!"

[@Duh6666666]

There are some incredible dog herding videos on YT, check them out, well with the time.

[@julianffan]

Cats have universally mastered the art of going the exact way you don’t want them to

[@MarcGoudreau]

A retired teacher with three decades trying to herd rooms full of cats, I have to empathize with Firefly in his gallant effort to bring order to senseless wandering :)

[@lisasommerlad1337]

thank you for your service to humanity. its a hard job.

[@glauvie]

This is the perfect comment, as a mum of five.

[@lisasommerlad1337]

@@glauvie also to you, thank you for your service to humanity : ) motherhood is a hard job.

[@TheKatiness]

Lolololololol!!

[@antthegord9411]

People like you make the world go round my mans. Thank you for your service to the future generations

[@sammcmahon8608]

This is my female collie. She keeps the cats in line with jumping on the furniture, and scratching. She is a little aggressive sometimes, but the cats keep coming back for more attention from her. funny relationship. My kitten likes to sleep right next to her.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

I have two cats and an Aussie Shepherd, I can so relate to your pack! 😆👍🏻

[@negralopez5025]

💋❤️💋

[@Jordan-jn2me]

I've just got to ask: jumping on the furniture? Scratching? Completely get it. But laying on the couch? Wehave two cats who are basically like our children and wherever we are allowed, so are they. I've always been curious with people's reasoning here.

[@insolentstickleback3266]

@@Jordan-jn2me My cats are free range, they can go wherever they desire. I crack the garage door up 3-4 inches and let them hang out in the garage peering out from under the "car door," at the nearby bird feeder and getting their shnozzles full of all the interesting aromas : D

[@williamfoy599]

That's love right there.

[@melindaburch4318]

So cute. Our border collie didn’t have a herding instinct at all. We tried to get him to herd our chickens, but he was afraid of them. They weren’t even a little intimidated by him. Hysterically funny.

[@serenegenerally]

Maybe he’s a mix? That’s weird

[@InsoIence]

Introverted doggo.

[@moosepatil5946]

​@sunsetstreetz maybe he doesn't have a herding instinct...like OP said.

[@davidburke2132]

Cat: “mom!!! The dog’s being weird again!!”

[@beardymcj2026]

That cat needs to call HR as soon as possible "Yeah, some creep has been following me and staring at me suspiciously and it's making me pretty uncomfortable"

[@georgewashington3555]

yup

[@coldcynic2213]

When the cat turned and saw the dog it looked like the cat was saying "what are you doing?" Then she tried to ignore the weirdo, and when it happened again she was like, "why did we have to get stuck with the freaky dog?"

[@geneclemetson4779]

😂😂😂

[@bene4840]

I grew up on a farm in Wales and my dog used to do this to the farm cats! Great video, this brings back a lot of memories for me. RIP Misty

[@bcaye]

Oh, bless her spirit!

[@shirleyw8720]

❤

[@morningrosie3684]

I have a dog who’s half collie, and she even tries to herd up all the humans in the house. When she was only about a year old, if you strayed to far from everyone else, she’d bite your shoes til you came back. She was smart about it too, she seemed to know that biting shoes doesn’t hurt, because whenever we wore sandals, she’d leave our feet alone and just kinda shove us. One time she took off my boot, and my sock with it so I had to run barefoot in the snow to get it back.

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

Like my cat climbing to get on my shoulders only when I wear my jeans or bathrobe. He sure had a start when my sister with her pretend-jeans came in the house and wasn't nearly as amused. He stopped hanging on denims ever since, though he may have just grown out of it and still indulges on the bathrobe 'cause it's warm.

[@sarahprice659]

“Mom! The dog is doing that weird thing again! Make him stop!” That expression about “herding cats”…

[@acpgiga]

That dog is a pro!..."if it moves, I can herd it"...

[@noahholliday9761]

Cat: I'ma rip your whiskers if you keep creepin. Dog: Dear God I can't stop myself!

[@sublimnalphish7232]

I love the way the cat looked at the other cat as if to say "can you believe this dude?"

[@amandariddell1650]

😆😆

[@Laura-99]

My border collie does this to my female Abyssinian cat sometimes but the male cat won’t have anything to do with being herded. Cats are pretty clever with their escape tactics too. Animals are so interesting

[@E3ECO]

Mine used to do that. She had no idea what she was doing beyond, "If it's moving, make it stop. If it isn't moving, make it go."

[@marydonohoe8200]

Border collie: Only I can herd cats! Cats: Dude, we could not care less.

[@jordinagel1184]

Herding cats… Truly, a sisyphean task

[@311mdub]

That dog is certainly brave.. the cats are Like dude come on we’re busy doing cat stuff..

[@Hello-fz3cj]

The cat is looking at him like ‘oh poor thing. I think he’s a bit *special* isn’t he. 🤔’

[@The_torero]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@amatsua1271]

Collie: "Don't go this way" Cat: "But I want to go this way." Collie: "Shit, they didn't prepare us for this in training!"

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Wow. Perfect technique! Can't deny centuries of selective breeding. My favourite breed of dog and doing such a good job too. Would make a shepherd proud. They absolutely need to have something to do, the dog would probably be out of its mind with boredom if it weren't for the cats. My friend had a mongrel that was part Border Collie and she used to herd tourists in the park. First time I dog sat her l didn't know she did it, she had rounded up about 10 of them before l realised what she was doing. I nearly died laughing when l noticed these slightly bewildered people looking at her and then each other, wondering why they were a group. Exactly the same technique too, just quietly keeping them moving in the right direction.

[@vvelvettearss]

oh my gosh that's brilliant !! 😂 I would have doubled over too. They had no idea she was herding them ?

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@vvelvettearss Nope. They had no idea. That breed of dog (heading or eye dog) just walks quietly back and forth, not barking and not getting close enough to startle but, just close enough to feel too close so the animals (or people) move. If they want to move you in a certain direction they work back and forth on the opposite side until you move where they want. End result is a group of sheep (or people) exactly where you want them. Of course, a farmer would instruct their dog where they wanted the animals moved to, using whistles or shouted commands but, Jess wasn't getting any instructions so would just group them wherever she wanted. If you Google "sheepdog trials" you can see what the dogs do. The heading dog just stares them down (hence their other name, eye dog) and the huntaway runs back and forth barking but doesn't get too close and frighten them. Dog trials were on TV here in New Zealand weekly until 1992 and the important ones are still shown. It was my favourite thing to watch on TV when l was younger then, l got to work as a land girl on a sheep farm with a sheep dog called Bob. I had no clue but he was really smart so, we worked out pretty quickly that he would do his job and l would pretend to tell him how to do it.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

@@vvelvettearss My Tess loved herding ducks and geese at a local park, even while on a retractable leash. I took it off, afraid she'd get it caught up somewhere and let others know she was no danger to them. When the geese were kept from coming out to pester the children on the playground nearby, she'd run them back to the lake and return to herd everyone else together! The camp dir. wasn't too happy, but only said she needed to be on her leash. That ended her fun a bit, but the people said they liked watching her herd everything, including them and their kids.

[@derekmills5394]

@@nikiTricoteuse Bob would be perfectly happy with this arrangement and quite prepared for you to take the kudos for a job well done - provided you scratch his ears a bit later when no-one is looking.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

@@derekmills5394 From memory the arrangement also involved some of my sandwiches at lunchtime. 😁

[@jaiamarie]

I never thought a cat could be herded! I’m impressed!

[@virginiaconnor8350]

That's ok. My BCs herd children, chipmunks, squirrels, hens, ducks, geese, my brother on his riding lawn mower, and me. No cats here, but I'm sure Gypsy Rose Lee and Bo Peep would herd them too.

[@minzblatt]

Lol cats are the descendants of apex predators who did HUNT those herds, remember this. Genetically they still have that in their mentality, which is why you will see a single little cat attacking a pack of dogs like it's the most normal thing to do for them in the world. But still the doggie is cute for trying.

[@nerf.ashton]

herding sounds alot more complicated than it actually is. herding breeds (like border collies) are bred to control the movement of other animals (ie. herding), so even if its a little thing, as long as theyre making another animal go somwhere else, theyre herding!

[@bend3rbot]

It's an ironic term for team leading or management of staff in general.

[@rsrt6910]

They can't. If you look, the collie is trying to bunch the cats together, which the cat ultimately ignores and walks away.

[@khfan4life365]

My mom rescued a Border Collie before my older brother and I were born. The dog hated us kids but she would always herd us back to mom if we got too far away from her.

[@thebluestig2654]

Dog: You will stay on that side of the house, the rest is mine. Cat: Stuff it bark boy, I go where I want.

[@RiverWoods111]

I had a shepherd who used to herd my kids when they were little. He would also herd all the other dogs in the pack too. He couldn't help himself. Oh he was really good at night at putting the chickens away also! LOL!

[@donnaabdalla8656]

Our Shetland Sheepdog used to herd my 3 children & I. We would all pretend to be arguing & Jett would herd us into quiet submission without his making a sound.

[@kellyharrington2949]

When I first read your post, I thought your dog’s name was- JEFF! That certainly would have been an interesting choice… 😆

[@alfnoakes392]

Once had a young Border Collie try to 'round up' a friend and I as we walked across a (right-of-way) field in Wales. It was being trained with a couple of sheep up the other end of the field and obviously considered that we belonged with his 'flock'.

[@HybridSpektar]

Doggo: must...be...sneaky... Cat: I can smell you dog. You aren't fooling anyone. Doggo: sshh...

[@GoldenSquatch51]

Collie “i have generations of herding embedded in my DNA.. I shall herd you” Cat “nah”

[@moneshque]

The "herding" is funny but let's take a minute to appreciate how gorgeous those cats are...beautiful animals!

[@PeterWalkerHP16c]

Border collie's BIOS has the herding instinct on by default.

[@Profile__1]

No matter where they are, I always imagine Border Collies having southern accents.

[@rachellestringer]

Lmao my cats are always stalking our bunny and this makes me want to get a collie so they know how it feels! Lmao

[@nerf.ashton]

this would work with any herding breed actually! other breeds like german shephards, aussies, and corgis all have this herding instinct, border collies are just one of the most well-known for it because theyre also very, very intelligent. theyre also great for dog sports, which contributes to their popularity

[@henrikhyrup3995]

Dog be like: "Would it *herd* your feelings if I made you move?" **giggle** Cats looking at each other: "Can you believe this guy....?"

[@paolagrando5079]

This dog could be hired to herd drunk people on a night out. He might have to chew a couple of ankles. 😸

[@Robsay01]

More like “nip” a few ankles.

[@celestek.2395]

“He’s behind me again, isn’t he...” “Mom! He’s doing it again!” “Damn it carl!”

[@Lina-ec2gj]

He is cute! And the cat is patient! I love animals! :)

[@austintanner7507]

That is one of the funniest interactions of cat and dog I've seen. Cats thinking what are you doing.

[@Amarianee]

My brother's dog was a pitbull/heeler mix, and the heeler herding instincts were STRONG. He's do this, as well as prevent the cats from breaking out the screen door and alert us if one escaped out back. It was so much fun to watch

[@kittykat4644]

Firefly would be gold medal material if “Musical Statues” was an Olympic sport 💖

[@diablominero]

According to Wikipedia, "All herding behavior is modified predatory behavior." I don't normally notice that, but your dog is really trying to look like a big, scary wolf in order to move your cat.

[@aquabluerose7734]

That explains why the dog is doing sort of a "sneaky" pose and slow movements despite being in plain sight to the cat he's herding. That's how a hunting predator moves - except they do that to stay hidden, while this pup isn't using this behavior to hide which makes it look like he's being an awkward ninja.

[@joannilson2900]

Something tells me with the cautious way this dog is approaching that Maine Coon that the dog has unsuccessfully tried to herd cats before. I really like border collies - but Maine Coons are always my favorite!! I miss my Maine Coon babies so much!!

[@gaynordurdy7689]

That is one stealthy dog, and one confused cst!! Gorgeous x

[@laurahess3417]

I can imagine the Pink Panther music playing while he's herding the kitty. 😊

[@kittyself]

the dogs trying so hard to heard the cat😭 its so cute

[@kitsiewr]

Cat is just, "Get off me, creeper. This is our private time!"

[@aqhasassy]

I’ve never had a border collie but watched one at a riding arena. Stayed outside the fence but NEVER stopped. On the move constantly. They are super intelligent! 🐾❤️

[@adstaton8461]

Friends border collie had a laundry basket with probably two dozen toys in it. Every toy had a name and the dog could fetch the correct toy by name every time. If you were new in the house, within an hour or two of normal conversation, the dog could be sent to you by name, or sent to find you by name. So smart!

[@Monty2289]

That cat looks at the dog for a whole 5 seconds. "Uh can I help you?"

[@christycarpenter1087]

That is a talent there!!! Herding cats is very difficult even for humans

[@purplemeow8692]

he needs more catz 2 herd!!!! lmao!!!! 💜

[@danettecadzow9837]

I used to have a border collie that would find and "hold" my indoor cats that escaped outside. No mouth involved just held them with his gaze and stance. They are remarkable pups.

[@moniquefleming3738]

My border collies tries to herd small dogs on our hikes. Especially the ones that look like mini-sheep. Lol at times she wants to herd horses, but I nip that idea quickly.

[@NoseyNana]

Oh, what a great time you have had with Firefly. I watched a video here a number of years ago & the breeder of Border Collies put a very young puppy in with some sheep (it was his first-time experience) and it was amazing to see his instinctual behavior erupt with no coaching!

[@Impericalevidence]

The cat is like "lol, what are you doing?'

[@beverlyreiner-baillargeon6205]

You can TRY to herd a cat but in the end the cat does what the cat wants. 🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤🤣🤣🤣

[@antiquegirl6505]

Our Aussie has found that if she walks over and starts sniffing at the cat, she can pretty much get him to move quickly....looks like a cat train with a BIG caboose. But she gets him to move...

[@johnjamesleahy4065]

All I do is watch Cop takedowns. Im obsessed!! My son pleaded with me to watch your Firefly herding his cat and I cant stop watching this hysterical short video!! The tears are rolling.... Weve got 3 dogs and one is a Heeler and he nips at the other dogs heals, which we constantly try to stop. Your BC is soooo sweet and sneaky :):):)

[@markjohnson8453]

Seeing a sheep dog trying to herd a dog like cat is the cutest thing lmao

[@Waiting4Him111]

Cats are the ultimate anti-herders. My cats walk in front of me, try to trip me, and jump up on me all while I'm trying to get them food. I practically have to be a ninja acrobat to get to the kitchen in the morning. My cats think their names are: don't, stop it, and get out of my way 😂

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

My old border collie blue healer cross would herd chickens...they didn't cooperate much, but so funny. Positive vibes from New Hampshire, remember to be kind to each other and yourself during this pandemic and social crisis

[@waveafterwave0723]

Pandemic? Yeah people are back in school, back to work, back to life, well, most are..

[@tammystockley-loughlin7680]

@@waveafterwave0723 and some are still dying.

[@critterman5488]

We train our BC pups with Indian Fawn Runner ducks then work them on Canada Geese at airports, golf courses, industrial complexes, etc. , and make a pretty good living at it. The dogs love it and so does their chauffeur

[@cecemoon1208]

I love the other cat just watching like dude chill 😂. We’re in the house.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

The cat is like "WTF are you doing? What is this posture? Let me pass.... Weirdo!"

[@maryesposito2938]

I can't stop laughing 🤣 they are such an intelligent breed.

[@todaywefly4370]

Judging by the careful disposition of the dog he’s only been shown approximately how long he can do this before the cats’ patience expires.

[@rexluminus9867]

Subtle,silent yet dramatic mind game. 💖Love it. 🤣

[@BullsEyeStories]

Perfect example of "taking your work home with you." - Gorgeous animals. 🙂

[@toad4ever103]

Watching that every day would drive me nuts. That doggy would be in trouble if he were mine.

[@HealthyandLovingLife]

My Australian Cattle dog does this to our cats and our other dog...and us. He is a busy guy and cannot relax until we are all settled. We laugh about it but he takes his job very seriously!

[@merryhunt9153]

I think that for the overall mental health of your household, you need to get a sheep.

[@christinae30]

....... more than one.....

[@MedXOR]

Beautiful, beautiful dog! Nice moves. My collie herded his geese for almost 10 years before getting bored with them.

[@MaskHysteria]

Firefly is obviously unfamiliar with some of the great philosophers in history.

[@priscillaroberts7945]

As Rich Halls Working Dog song says "keeping critters in a tight formation "is their sole aim in life. Lol

[@williammcdorman6426]

Cute, almost had them together for a moment, just missed.

[@meredithheath5272]

One of my favorite dog breeds! Now, you posted my long term inquiry - how would a Collie behave in a multi species household - and is now answered!!

[@bbycherub2420]

One of my favorite breeds too other than the American Pit Bull Terrier, I think I just love farm working dogs...

[@jhagestad]

This made my day! You do a terrific job training your dogs! What a strong herding drive - the lowered head, no bark, strong eye, measured creep. Beautiful form! For a second I thought we were gonna have a staring contest! Does firefly get to herd any livestock for fun? I’d love to see whether my border weenie (BC/dacshund mix) would show interest in livestock but we don’t live anywhere where we could go regularly. Our BW looks exactly like a BC but has shorter legs. She tries herding kids and other dogs and I’d love to see if she’d take to livestock or ducks, etc. Thanks for sharing - love to see more!

[@lisasommerlad1337]

it was very beaitiful form, i agree!

[@danielbruns1675]

Love the comments! This would have gone differently with my missed and beloved Samantha. She once took out two poodles that tried to attack my daughter. Well, she scared them, and they ran away. But she WOULD have taken them out. She told me herself.

[@LordRain1031]

Absolutely adorable dog! Reminds me of my roommates dog.....Shomi, God rest her beautiful heart and soul. 😥😢

[@greenshp]

Firefly - what a wonderful name for a border collie!! 😊

[@alden1132]

This made me laugh out loud. It's so funny! They both know it's a game, obviously cat isn't afraid, and knows puppers won't hurt them, but also finds it annoying. Puppers wants to herd the cats, but is wary of those claws, so doesn't push it too far. The interplay between emotions is fascinating!

[@kristavaillancourt6313]

It's so funny that he knows he needs to be subtle to not get a full smackdown.

[@edielynch4083]

Love it! But kitty is having none of this "herding" game!

[@drleo2641]

Kitty doesn't want to be herded. He just wants to walk on his way

[@Everything_All_In_One_Place]

"You go this way . . " "Umm, you haven't heard about me, have you?"

[@minzblatt]

Cat is like 'You're not that guy, trust me pal. You're not that guy' lmao

[@jennifermiller7813]

I need her, I have 5 cats and they need herding a lot. 😃 😀 😄

[@queenla]

🤣🤣🤣 we have a saying, “the blood never forgets.” He’s a border collie. He will herd the cats for as long as he lives. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JANN-JAPAN]

He’ll never get bored or get them where he wants them.

[@lovebirddraws8475]

Awwww your cats look very similar to mine, so cute!!

[@penelopegreene]

*"DAMMIT THESE ARE BY FAR THE DUMBEST SHEEP I'VE EVER MET!!!"* --Firefly, complaining to a colleague at a bar, later, after her shift...

[@connelly6375]

That cat went from wondering to mathematically precisely going to exact direction the day didn't want

[@lorijones9579]

If a border collie can't herd cats, there is no creature on earth that can.