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A red and white Border Collie and a white lamb look over the edge of a raised wooden garden bed full of seedlings. 11 / 22

A Border Collie and a Lamb Studied the Garden Bed Together

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Two faces rest on the edge of a wooden garden bed, and both are very interested in the seedlings below. A red-and-white Border Collie on the left has his chin on the board, his amber eyes soft and his white blaze catching the light. Dumpling the white lamb leans in beside him, her woolly face close to the soil and her ears relaxed. Seedlings, a few small herbs, and fallen leaves fill the bed, and a green watering can waits behind.

Border Collies are widely considered one of the smartest dog breeds, and they were bred to herd sheep. That gives them a strong instinct to watch, stalk, and control moving animals, so they need plenty of exercise and mental activity. It is important to supervise a Border Collie around a lamb, since their herding instincts can lead to chasing. Training and calm introductions are key. Garden beds, meanwhile, can contain plants and products that are harmful to animals, so check before letting pets nibble. Your vet can offer help.

In this quiet moment, the herding dog and the lamb simply share a view, two heads leaning on the same wooden rail. The collie's gentleness and the lamb's trust make a peaceful pair, and the garden seems to listen. Nothing needs to happen next, and neither of them seems to want it to.

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