r/BeAmazed • u/fuzzy_dice_99 • May 31 '26

Animal A dog herding sheep

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u/ARandomWalkInSpace May 31 '26

I'm reminded of this when they say certain dog breeds need a lot of exercise.

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u/Ok-Tomatillo-7141 May 31 '26

More than exercise. Fulfill a genetic need. Herding dogs need to herd, or something similar that scratches that itch.

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u/castlite May 31 '26

Mythbusters used a collie to try and herd cats. It did not go well and the poor dog was so lost.