Border Collie Keeping an Eye on His ‘Flock’ of Cats Is Proof They’ll Herd Anyone

Kelly Dinham rescues animals, which means she's around cats — a lot. And so is her Border Collie, Bear.

Bear is definitely outnumbered by the cats, but a year ago he learned what to do with them — he herds them! Border Collies have a natural instinct for herding and while cats aren't, ya' know, sheep, they definitely do the trick. In the video commemorating the milestone, the cats actually didn't mind being guarded by the Collie. Technically, they may not have even noticed that the dog was there, but we're sure they appreciated the gesture — right?

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"Almost one year ago, Bear discovered his love for herding cats!" Dinham wrote in the video's caption.

Big brother Bear had people in the comments section cracking up. "I love how all the cats are just kind of idling," joked one person. "I feel like they’ve all accepted him like he’s just a bigger cat watching over," someone else suggested. "What a strong pup 'cause he picked the most non-compliant animal to herd," chimed in a third commenter. "The way they bop each other in the face but universally claim him as theirs," another commenter added.

Another video on the page shows even more of Bear herding his cat sibs. It's definitely not easy work, but it gives the pup a sense of purpose, which is all that matters.

"It ain’t much, but it’s honest work!" his owner joked in the video's caption.

Animals That Border Collies Like to Herd

As we said, Border Collies don't usually herd cats. But they do work with a variety of other animals that benefit from their herding abilities. Border Collies tend to work with sheep, cattle, goats, hogs, and sometimes even chickens.

This tends to be because Border Collies are bright, obedient, and easy to train. Their eager-to-please personalities make them huge assets on a farm. Plus they tend to be athletic and driven, giving them an advantage for long days of work. But their biggest advantage is their natural instinct for herding. These dogs will just know to round up a group of animals and get them around.

Sure, Bear's cat siblings may not technically need herding. And yes, cats are notoriously hard to herd. But it's definitely the thought that counts.

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