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Soccer/Football

MontanaMama

(24,778 posts)

1. As a border collie mama, I can attest

Reply to cbabe (Original post)

Sat Jun 13, 2026, 11:10 AM

Saturday

to the need these beautiful dogs have to work. It’s in their DNA and it is so much fun to watch. My BC hazes magpies out of my yard. She’s not allowed to chase squirrels or other birds and you can just watch her puzzle through that. She’s also tasked with making sure chickens stay off the patio.

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