Even though everyone is more than their labels and stereotypes, some generalizations exist for a reason. Just think about your favorite dog breed! We try to label dog breeds as ‘energetic,’ ‘easygoing,’ or even ‘stubborn,’ but every individual dog is one in a million.
Dogs likely match their breed stereotypes in some regards and completely defy them in other ways, but some generalizations, like working dog breeds’ affinity for work and intense focus, have very few exceptions.
Kelsie’s Border Collie is the perfect example! On June 5, the outdoorsy dog mom shared a hilarious video of her pup staring down a cat-shaped decoration while waiting in the vet’s office. It’s such a herding dog move, but it’s also oh-so-entertaining.
@kelsieg23 The border collie stare is strong with this one… #bordercollie #staredown #dramaticdog #vetvisit
LOL, this dog has the most intense stare I’ve ever seen! Border Collies may be known for their never-ending eye contact, but this pup takes it to the next level. Now I can’t help but wonder whether he’s especially on edge while at the veterinarian’s office, or if he’s always this intense!
“Not him using his eye lasers, pointing leg, and whole body, making sure you see it too,” one commenter wrote. I don’t think he could be any more obvious even if he tried! His one-track mind won’t focus on anything else until this cat problem sorts itself out, but since the cat isn’t moving, they’re stuck in a standoff.
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As another commenter pointed out, other dogs might bark at the fake cat or ignore it after a moment, but a “Border Collie does mental calculations on the angle of the ladder he will build and then climb.” These dogs feel most satisfied after a job well done, and this intense pup is no exception.
He even stares down his feline siblings at home. Fortunately, the unbothered cats are used to his shenanigans.
@kelsieg23 Since y’all liked the first video so much… the stare is strong from the real cats at home too… #bordercollie #theeye #bordercolliesoftiktok
With this herding dog always looking for a job, and this cat ready to spend all day ignoring him, the vibes in this house must be wild. Then again, most siblings have an odd, ‘frenemy’ type of relationship, so this is a lot more normal than it looks.
We can’t wait to see more from these wide-eyed fur siblings!
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