Karl The Smart Border Collie

I spread out some of Karl's toys and tell him to get them by name. For more videos of Karl, go subscribe to his channel / bordercollie34 !

[@katkatCSI]

He can understand the difference between a "blue dog" and a "blue duck"? I am amazed!

[@Anna-qz6xw]

I barely can! (English is my second language)

[@giftmuescha]

He still hat problems finding the fax, though. But that one's on the owner.

[@lukkkasz323]

@@giftmuescha He probably knew which one it was but just couldn't find it.

[@reaper-4706]

Anna0630 english is my third language

[@stevensherwood9674]

Majority of dogs remember around 300 words, collies remember around 3000 I read somewhere.... very smart dogs

[@DizzyDeeds66]

I used to dog sit for a Border Collie named Fletcher. Smartest dog I've ever met. I swear I'd turn on the evening news and sit with him expecting any minute for him to start a converstation with me on international affairs and the day's current events. Once when I was staying with him for about ten days, I had an accident playing softball and totally blew out my knee the first night I was there. For at least the first 4-5 days, ALL I could do was plant myself on their living room couch adjacent to the kitchen and a bathroom. I couldn't put any weight on the leg, was in a brace, had to keep it elevated and iced pretty much all the time, unable to walk any more than a hobble to the kitchen and bathroom and back door off kitchen that led to fenced in back yard to let the poor dog out. Couldn't play with him walk him or even shower, couldn't stand for more than a minute or two. Until then, he'd always been a tough dog to walk on-leash, very large, strong and pulled terribly, no matter what equipment I used. When the day came that week that I was finally able to walk enough to just even attempt to take him a few houses down the street just to get him (and myself) out and off the property, that dog walked next to me like a lamb. He absolutely UNDERSTOOD after watching me in the house for days that I was in pain, injured and that I couldn't keep up with him if he decided to pull in his usual way. As the rest of the week wore on I was able to hobble a little better every day, and we managed to get a little further on our walks day by day, albeit it slowly and he always walked next to me like a lamb. I didn't see him again for about eleven months, and when the family went away again and I showed up next to dog sit for him, he did something astounding. When I walked in the door he came barreling down the hallway to greet me, thinking it was his family who was walking in the door. Then he did a sliding Scooby-Doo worthy double take on the bare floor and came to a screeching stop right before running into me. And that dog looked at me for a minute, then walked over to the knee that had been injured (I was wearing shorts on both visits), sniffed the knee that had been so badly injured almost a year earlier, licked it and then sat down and looked right up at me as if to say, "Hey! How is your KNEE? Last time I saw you it was all messed up, are you okay now?" He absolutely remembered that the last time he'd seen me I'd had a bad injury on that knee. I was all healed up by then, no more hobbling, but bless his heart, that dog never pulled on the leash ever again when I walked him. Never. Spooky smart.

[@bluestudio67]

wow... that's incredible!

[@DizzyDeeds66]

+bluestudio67 Fletcher was awesome. He died a few years back and he is sorely missed.

[@richardjones4080]

+Deirdre Curran they are indeed wonderful animals 1 of my favourite breeds and its true they know us better than we do ourselves wow

[@richardjones4080]

that is so so true

[@bluestudio67]

+Christiaan Baron We humans are too quick to assume animals don't "think like we do." Science is showing that dogs do. It really is pretty amazing. The other day, I joked that it was getting harder for me to eat animals, because the more animal psychology I read about mammals, the more like us they seem. I haven't stopped eating meat (and never will), but I have a new respect for the animal on my plate.

[@0prahTV]

Me: "Kitty, where's the zebra?!" Cat: "Fuck off"

[@biggyfries3346]

I get my border collie to do my taxes.

[@Trainmaster909]

mine does my Spanish homework

[@kunliu4349]

Mine does my coding project

[@bro-ingbromeme1302]

Border collies have the intelligence of a 4 year old. Or 5.

[@jeanparke9373]

@@bro-ingbromeme1302 w/oooosh

[@AutoCrete]

I bet H&R block feels threatened.

[@thezdbailey]

Karl seems bored. Seems to be asking when he can start studying advanced trig...

[@dmalka336]

lol!!

[@Shayra2you]

lol

[@praiseworthy1087]

border collies do get bored if there is no interaction, they need jobs to keep them bz

[@PajamaJammers4]

When Karl gets a new toy we immediately tell him to get the toy by name, "get your green bone". When he gets it correctly we say "good green bone" instead of a generic "good boy". This way he learns that each object is different. Same for commands like "down" or "sit" when we first taught him.

[@karamjeetsingh7805]

please make more Border Collie videos

[@Tictacmanz]

such a distinctive head tilt, you can really see him processing the sound full focus and eye contact. beautiful dog you're so lucky and clearly a great owner to have such a responsive lovely dog.

[@SayaaNara]

Karl be like, "When do we start with physics already?"

[@joycekellner9957]

I love the face of this beautiful dog, who has so much intelligence in his eyes, and just wants to please.

[@brianknickerbocker8518]

I was a builder and took my border with me to work everyday, When I was finishing up the roof on a house I felt something on my shoulder, turned around to find that Zack my Border Collie had decided to see if he could help and came up the ladder to join me. Goofy dog, had to carry him down, not so easy for a dog to go down a ladder. Love those dogs.

[@KOHF34]

Note how Karl tilts his head - a sign he's a very good listener as a dog.

[@melissag1364]

Love how she tilts her head every time she's speaks. Listening so intently, it's amazing.

[@michaelsheppard790]

My Border Collie beat me at chess! Wonderful companions, constantly working, always thinking!

[@nanettewatkins7310]

We have two border collies. One can talk to these dogs like you would a kid. The capacity for commands and vocabulary is mind boggling! We have taught body parts, the names for sounds, directional words, multi command sentences, the names for rooms, the names for objects in the world- on and on. They are ultra aware and can anticipate your needs and communicate their needs using a variety of expressions and behaviors.

[@maepatjr.2204]

i would teach that dog to find my keys, cellphone, and remote.

[@Alex-zx6fv]

i love border collies and I miss mine every day, they are so happy just to please you and such loving dogs.

[@lizblock9593]

To understand how smart he really is, he knew where the red fox was the whole time and he was just messing with you. My sweet boy did stuff like that all the time. Miss him so much!

[@Martin.Wilson]

What is true of most dogs is particularly true of Border Collies....the only limit to what they can achieve is the time we are able to spend teaching them. Mine knew left from right, up and down and cars from trucks. He was my best friend.

[@lar4305]

Border collies are the smartest dogs in the world. I just wish that dogs lived longer, such sort lives they have.

[@chelsmartin2393]

lar4305 do Border Collies have short lives? We have one and I didn’t know that!

[@ZuchachaTheMiner]

Michelle Hurst border collies can live up to 17 years

[@ZuchachaTheMiner]

Michelle Hurst I think he meant dogs have short lives relative to us

[@eggrollsoup]

IronGolemFilmz Most animals have shorter lives than humans. Wolves(Their ancestors) live half as long as most dog breeds do, so their life expectancy has been increasing in the hands of humans.

[@tonyclifton265]

at least Karl can spell "short"

[@madisynstrong3681]

The people who gave this a thumbs down are obviously jealous of Karl's ability. He's probably way smarter than them! Great video and wonderful dog, that Karl!

[@PajamaJammers4]

haha thank you!

[@madisynstrong3681]

no prob. your border collie is so smart. i have an eight week year old in my house. he rocks.

[@mindtheyoutubegap]

Smarter than most politicians these days : )

[@dashstudios6523]

Madisyn Strong Hows your dog doing now?

[@zedooncadhz]

What you mean the 3 people out of 68,410??? Way to focus on the negative jeez

[@rickdeckard9810]

0:43 I thought you said "Fax" not "Fox" even as a human I didn't understand so I give a pass to the Collie on that one!

[@superpowersink2083]

I think she has a accent, I thought she said where's the HAX? ?

[@CharlotteWeb100]

I got stuck on "Sacker bowl" This side of the pond it's "Footy" "Aye up Karl will ya grab that footy like?"

[@rickdeckard9810]

"Sacker bowl" lol

[@AMcK-zn7jt]

Wow!I 'm impressed. Especially because of locating "blue dog" and "blue duck".The words of these two items have for my (native german) ;) ears nearly the same sound. And so Karl also hesitates a moment for his decision of getting the "blue duck" while looking at first in the direction to "blue dog".And I thought "Strange, he already picked the dog-soft-toy!?".As I saw the little duck in his mouth,a lightbulb over my head went on!Karl showed me,that I have to listen more exactly.Thanks Kalle!! :D

[@fullmindstorm]

😁💓That border collie is so adorable.

[@juanbaez222]

I love the way he waits for his next command and the head tilt is just priceless

[@stoptaxingme]

I have a 2 year old Border Collie and have been doing this with him since I got him at 8 weeks old. This stuff is so easy for these dogs. At this point he only needs to be told one time somethings name and he has it forever. It is difficult to find something challenging mentally for Border Collies.

[@footballfan7771]

Awesome Border Collie , mine is 3 months old and aready doing agility training such an intelligent breed, you always hear how smart they are but until you own one you just cant realize how well they can train their owners haha!

[@chrissieboo81G]

This is the result of spending quality time with your dog... Well done Karl :)

[@QED_]

Or boy friend . . . or girl friend. It's all about quality time.

[@ZServietsky]

This is amazing in so many ways

[@ebonimom6964]

I adopted a border collie puppy. I was told she was a different breed but as she got older, I noticed she didn't look like the breed I was told and was incredibly smart. After talking to the vet and doing my own research, we discovered she was a border collie.....all of my questions was answered at that moment.

[@AN-cy7xm]

Carl is so gentle and focused and sweet and intelligent. It's easy to see how much he loves life.

[@kenclarke1952]

Our BC (sadly gone and much missed) used to go and sit by the treat cupboard. We would say, No, come away, youve just had a treat. He would leave it for a few minutes and then go to the back door, of course we would always get up to let him out and he would immediately go and sit back by the treat cupboard!!!!! We loved that dog so much.

[@phyllisnunn2061]

Genius pup!!!! Love him!!!

[@scottwhitley2242]

He's a good boy and deserves many treats

[@Cheere]

Lovely smart dog, best in the world are bordecollisar

[@staypatriot7080]

The Best Dogs, I have one, and will always have this Breed-- will do anything for you.

[@razorworks9942]

Your not going to believe this, but when you asked karl to get the Kong, my 8 yr old b.c. (BooBoo) went and got his, and gave it to me!!! They really are incredibly animals! Congratulations, and thank you for spending the time to share with us! Ray and BooBoo!

[@PajamaJammers4]

that is awesome!

[@razorworks9942]

PajamaJammers4 I put BooBoo to the test again, and I'm writing this with tear filled eyes from laughing so hard, but he did it again!!!! I think Karl and Boo Boo would be good friends!!! Where does Karl live? We are in Petaluma, Ca. Awesome dog you guy's!

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

These dogs are so smart it's amazing. Can you imagine if human beings knew about morphic resonance and we knew how to tap into that power? we could communicate with dogs, it's all real proven stuff. morphic resonance.

[@chrissieboo81G]

+Razor Works Hah, love that Razor Works... one of my dogs is watching me, watching the video too lol

[@nicholasrooksby3327]

I get my border collie to pay my taxes.

[@wamx3vlog280]

where's my treats? Is what Karl is thinking

[@hoosierdeb21]

When I was growing up we had a border collie. Amazing dogs!!!!

[@pluck_me]

I think this is the most beautiful breed of dog.

[@praiseworthy1087]

so do I there is none better on the entire planet

[@marleahahatch7395]

My Bella herds my two Cats & is very protective over them. Very cute to watch. Makes sure there in there places for bedtime. 💜 Bella is Identical but not as long. Smart as a whip they are. 💞

[@ShadowTheRat]

Wow, that dog is super smart and so motivated!

[@lisaa6099]

Lovethis ! Beautiful dog xxx

[@2806Niky]

INTELIGENTE ADORABLE!!!

[@ricardovelazquez4586]

WOW!!! You’re both the best!!

[@praiseworthy1087]

This beautiful dog reminds me of Chaser (who has been in doggie heaven for a little while) and her master went about a year before her (he was a professor and doctor of some sort in South Carolina) he raised her and taught her about hundreds of toys and colors, what a truly amazing beautiful animal. I am on my fourth border collie in my lifetime since 1989 and believe me there is no dog on the planet that is better than them, nor compares to them, or is smarter than them. I am hoping baby Karl is still alive because I noticed this video is at least 12 yrs old. If you have any other video of him or other border collies I would love to view them. ty for sharing I am going to save this one.

[@rotsen3123]

this is the smartest dog breed, no wonder he understands it.

[@mickkennedy1344]

Karl wanted a little cuddle at the end -- that's why he squeaked his heart.

[@domitron]

This dog is crazy smart. I think it's smarter than most kids I know - definitely pays better attention.

[@PajamaJammers4]

haha thanks!

[@bigfella9600]

You can see the wheels turning while hes thinking, so cool

[@justinbushman277]

I had a border collie growing up and just got a border collie puppy smartest dogs ever!

[@tzurtex6336]

My Puppy is a complete idiot.

[@yottoo.5037]

Wow, very smart!

[@dorothycollins2431]

Maybe if he cleaned up a little he could find some toys easier! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@truamaliaorcafan]

What a brilliant border collie

[@marykaybonfante7354]

Really amazing! So cute when he tilts his head. What a smart doggie. Good boy!

[@briancamaristaphinsilo5024]

He's so cute and so smart and he knows what's a blue dog and blue dogs.

[@MementoMorituri]

I love how he turns his head. it really feels like he's paying attention and listening.

[@barnabyrt1012]

I wouldn’t be able to keep myself from hugging and giving him lots of kisses 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Mark1Moss]

Yay Karl! Love my border collies, so smart, so eager to please, so much energy!!!

[@MoniqueDao]

OMG amazing!!! So smart, obedient, and patient!!

[@joynerlee-hansberry3462]

It’s so weird seeing the same quirks and responses my border collie does. The head tilt. BEAUTIFUL

[@rakeshpandey73]

Karl....you are amazing.

[@griffinartandairbrushing3174]

Wow and he's got a bunch of toys! Good job!

[@ma.rachelmatulac-parina8607]

Very smart border collie 😱 👏👏👏

[@deeferan7467]

He is adorable smart

[@TheRockerxx69]

love this cutie to bits!

[@MamaBearWimzi]

what FUN! I always think I'll do this with my Border Collie and then I spend a bunch of time watching OTHER smart Border Collies....instead of teaching her! LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@johnweighell7725]

Should be out working sheep that's what they really love, to see their enthusiasm and intelligence out with sheep is just amazing.

[@vivs005]

that head tilt

[@steevee1945]

Good job of training.

[@conybrown5371]

I had a Border Collie for many years. They are so smart, & so want to please.

[@Sessa107]

Oh my gosh when he started squeaking the yellow heart at the end... So funny!

[@2806Niky]

OH LOVELY!! MY GOD WONDERFULL DOG!!!!!!

[@constantdarkfog49]

Karl , really is super smart, he's adorable. Thanks

[@saby8765]

That's a damn fine dog, it's sometimes spooky the way they understand humans. I think all dogs do, collies just do it a little better

[@littlemessymissythehedgero3164]

I love this video. I hope you make more with her. So does my Collie. He watched every minute of this! ❤

[@twizman1]

omg omg omg sooo cute i love border collies

[@entropyfun]

Omg that head tilt... if you ever wondered what 100% attention looks like

[@denisemetz3328]

LOVE THIS!!!!! I have had border collies!!!

[@PajamaJammers4]

thanks!

[@ipreet6850]

I need an assistant engineer , i think border collie would be great choice

[@ghostrider2664]

Wooooow. I wish I had a treat for my give it to him right now that big sweetie big smart sweetie

[@renatoj.rodriguez9600]

LOVELY AND AWESOME...!!!

[@johnan3398]

Put "Remote Control:" on the list of toys so you'll never need to find it

[@ElMarcoHoJ]

I love Border Collies :3

[@PK0608]

I never got so much toy during my entire childhood.

[@joanmckinnon2368]

So smart and beautiful

[@PajamaJammers4]

Karl is about 6 years old now, we got him when he was 8 weeks old from a farmer. We started teaching him the names of his toys early on, whenever he got a new toy we would throw it and say "get your _____" and when he brought back the right toy we would praise him

[@karamjeetsingh7805]

please make more videos of Border Collie

[@joannajohnson696]

Karl likes the squirrel the best! Love the video!

[@KorgKronos2011]

Fantástico vídeo, i am from Recife in Brazil South America...

[@ayaanmehrotra9267]

*i love how he tilts his head*

[@ever7672]

My girl is a rescue and when I did her DNA she is 25% Border Collie (she looks more Pointer than anything) but she has the brains of a Border Collie. So smart and Can read you like a book

[@yjyj1526]

karl is thinking really. hey, where is, and words pointing the objects. karl does know these words. i guess he knew where u were looking at and when he made it with hearing the compliment words and air, he learned what's what. anyway, karl is really smart. hair's shiny!

[@Simba.Luna.]

So cute!!!

[@vickyiturrizar1761]

Very, very smart and very amaizing😘😘😘😘

[@scottrondeau6562]

Good Boy Karl!!!!!!! Sweeeeeeeeeeet as candy!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonnycar5006]

this is quality, lol, well trained !!

[@tonymontana2690]

smart doggy

[@elvispresleyfanforever6898]

Wow this dog has a lot of toys!!!

[@GatCat]

I love this dog so much. I love her.

[@1La2La3La4La]

WOw, amazing, Thank you so much for sharing :-)