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The Corgi Watched Five Ducklings Waddle Along the Farm Fence

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A tricolor Corgi stands attentively by an old wooden fence, ears erect and eyes wide, as five yellow ducklings walk in a line along the base of the boards. Their small feet scuffle through the clover and weeds, and they keep close to the fence as though following a map. Beyond the rails, a garden, a shed and some leafy plants glow in the warm light.

Corgis are small herding dogs with big personalities, originally bred to move cattle. They are intelligent, active and often a bit bossy, and their herding instinct can lead them to nip at heels or try to guide smaller animals. That makes training and supervision important when they meet ducklings. Corgis also have long backs and short legs, so they should avoid jumping from high places. Ducklings walking along a fence line are following a natural instinct to stay close to a boundary, which makes them feel safe. A vet can help you with questions about herding dogs and baby birds.

The Corgi looks rather like a foreman checking the crew. His big ears turn forward, and his expression is full of attention. The ducklings keep walking, waddling steadily along the boards as though it is the most important march of the day. The evening is warm and the garden is quiet. Everyone is exactly where they belong, and nobody has to be herded anywhere.

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