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Happy childhood in Indianapolis; Raced Hobie 16 with my Dad for 7 years; World record holding National Catapult Champion; Graduated from Earlham College; Married my best friend; Junior high and high school Latin & English teacher; Wife of handicapable husband (11 surgeries related to rheumatoid arthritis); Stay-at-home mom; Author; Photographer; Lived too briefly in Minnesota north country (snow, dog sledding, wolves, and wilderness); Quaker activist; Environmentalist; Dog lover; Curious traveler; Men's volleyball enabler; Discriminating romantic film buff; Eclectic music lover; Friend of the world

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APRIL 4, 2009 2:42PM

Extreme Sheepherding

Rate: 8 Flag

Received this in an e-mail from my husband Steve's college volleyball coach, who owned an amazing German Shepherd named Shaker while we were in college at Earlham.  David is one of the few people I know who "gets" the way I feel about dogs.  He received this from his daughter, so it appears to be a family affair.

I thought this Welsh sheepdog diversion would cheer everyone up on a Saturday afternoon.  Amazing stuff -- the Pong and Mona Lisa in particular, though the fireworks at the end are also a personal favorite.

Enjoy!!!  :)

Mary and The Weasel

Here's an explanatory video produced by the BBC.

 

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led lights, is this for real?, wow, the world would be a better place if everyone was doing cool stuff like this, crazy welsh, woolies, aw, amazing dogs, dogs

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now that was one of the most bizarre things i've ever seen.
Cap'n Parrotdead
April 04, 2009 04:01 PM
Oh mon Dieu (in honor of the Fin)!!! You have to love the Welsh, Prince Charlie notwithstanding. I met a Welshman and his sheep on my summer Quest in 1999: he would, as would any good Welshman, happily join this band of Baaa-studs. They just rock. Could we put them in charge of the world for a term and let them herd politicians with those clever dogs? I'd pay to see THAT video. Go Samsung. Rated for weekend entertainment.
The Wood Elf
April 04, 2009 05:02 PM
The Baaa-studs!!!! Fantastic!!!! Cheers!
screamin mama
April 04, 2009 05:26 PM
My husband Steve sent me an article about this on the Huffington Post and I found the second video by the BBC in the comments. I'm glad people are enjoying this!
DogWoman
April 04, 2009 06:18 PM
What a fun post. Dogs are amazing! I've really fallen in love with the herding dogs. Bear's blue heeler came out in her when she first saw a horse. It was amazing to watch her expressions (kind of nerve wrecking too since I didn't think the owner of the horse wanted it herded). I can't run with Bear because she continually herds my by nipping at my elbows, but never was there a more faithful, loyal, smart and loving dog. rated and shared with facebook friends.

Hope you're finally feeling better!
JRDOG
April 04, 2009 07:58 PM
There's nothing like herders. So sayeth the Finn
Caruso Wegie
April 04, 2009 11:20 PM
Hallelujah! You're back! WOOF WOOF WOOF.

The videos are great. "Babe" one of our all time favorite movies. While chasing stupid lower species is not what some of us higher canine forms do, those sheepdog are so smart! Woofs to y'all and Iron Jaws.

WOOF
Caveat Canem Croceum
April 05, 2009 02:30 PM
Herding dogs rule! :o)
SJHahn
April 11, 2009 01:13 AM