# 1755: "How Do Dogs Know How to Herd?"

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Published: 2026-08-25T07:00:06+00:00
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Interesting Things with JC #1755: "How Do Dogs Know How to Herd?" – A Border Collie can crouch, stare, and move around sheep before learning herding commands. Selective breeding reshaped parts of the canine hunting sequence into herding behavior.

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