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A red and white Border Collie lowers its head to greet a small white baby goat on a backyard lawn at dusk. 21 / 34

The Porch Light Flicked On, and a Border Collie Met a Baby Goat

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The porch light has just flicked on, and on the cool evening lawn a first introduction is underway. A red and white Border Collie lowers its fluffy head, ears soft and eyes gentle, to meet a tiny white baby goat who stands its ground with legs planted and little horn buds pointing forward. Their noses hover just an inch apart. Behind them, a wooden fence, a cluttered side yard with potted plants and a coiled hose fade into the blue light of dusk, while one warm lamp glows near the house.

Border Collies are famous herding dogs, bred to move sheep with focus, speed and an intense stare. That herding instinct can show up around goats too, so a first meeting is worth handling carefully. Keep the dog on a leash or under solid voice control, let the goat approach on its own terms, and step in if the dog starts to crouch, stalk or circle in a way that stresses the kid. Border Collies are extremely smart and energetic, and they need lots of daily exercise and mental work to stay content. Training games, puzzle toys and structured activities can channel that drive in positive ways.

This greeting looks off to a calm and curious start. If all goes well, the collie may soon have a new little friend to keep an eye on, without any herding required.

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