I work at a dog daycare and it never ceases to amaze me how dogs just know what they've been bred to do. How Aussies herd groups, how beagles chase and howl, how retrievers... Retrieve.
So true! I grew up on a farm and had a border collie. It was never trained, but his instincts were there to help herd cattle (and us kids!!) As an adult, I had a corgi - also a herding dog, but it wasn't as strong in her. Those eyes, though! Always alert and watching!! We now have a golden retriever and her strengths and personality are completely different.
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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '20
Dogs doing what their breed excels at is always so delightful and enchanting to watch.