A Border Collie has become an internet sensation after showcasing her impressive herding ability. The viral TikTok video of the dog single-handedly directing a huge flock of sheep to their pen has left netizens jaw-dropped, and people can’t help but obsess over her stellar work ethic.
Watch this amazing Border Collie herding video
In the viral video — which has garnered a whopping 10 million views so far — the Border Collie is first seen waiting for her owner’s command to handle the sheep. Then, as soon as her owner gives her the green light, she immediately runs to the nearby field, where a huge flock of sheep is waiting.
The clever canine moves with speed as she directs the flock towards the pen and redirects each animal that strays away from the rest. Within no time, all the sheep are seen heading towards the pen as their owner waits close by. From the video, one can tell the dog takes her job seriously.
As expected, TikTok users rushed to the comment section to praise the dog.
One user wrote: “Working dogs always seem like the happiest dogs. I wish I had that land!”
Another commented: “The intelligence in Kate’s little grey face is so obvious. Love her so much!”
A third user wrote: “The anticipation in her face at the beginning. I’m surprised she didn’t do tippy taps with her feet.”
Undoubtedly, it’s a fascinating watch for everyone with a soft spot for Border Collies and their unique herding skills. This video proves why this highly intelligent and obedient breed is among the most preferred herding dog breeds by livestock keepers.
With an extremely strong herding instinct that allows them to round up even the most stubborn flock, it’s easy to see why the Border Collie is almost every livestock keeper’s dream dog.
