Ace is magnificent. I see he was 8 when this was filmed and the video is 7 years old, so he may not be with us anymore. I hope he had a long happy life.
@@G3RIVER I'm sorry for your loss, he was a special dog. He seemed to have great instincts and didn't need much direction. What a great extra pair of hands (paws) to have on the farm. I'm happy he had a good life, and good innings. Did he pass on those skills to a younger dog?
@@runbambirun mine tries to herd the cats. I must admit I did appreciate he did this when one of the cats escaped. he had him back home in less than 1 minute. He also likes to "chase" the neighbor's tractors. every time they drive by he runs parallel to them, wags his tail and barks to say hi (fenced in yard so he's safe), so they always wave back at him and us.
I grew up in Detroit, knew nothing about farm animals, joined the military at 18. After my 2nd Iraq deployment, I was offered a shot at a 1st Cav position where we rode horses like the 1880s Cav in rodeos around the country (recruiting and retention type stuff as the war made that difficult). Looking at my 3rd Iraq deployment straight in the face, I said sure, and all of a sudden, I was taking care of horses every day as a 35 Series Army soldier. Had a dog there, Sgt. Buddy. For everything I lacked in the ability to be a farm hand, that dog made up for. We had some mean ear horses, and that dog was amazing at moving them and our mules. He was a better soldier than half the people I worked with in my time. Anyway, this city boy loved your video, and just wanted to share that since it reminded me of an amazing time in my life. Thanks for sharing!
Cattle are much more dangerous than sheep so Ace has to be assertive and bold and he earned his keep that day. Well done Lynn you trained him well. Thank you for your great video
While cattle are certainly and for obvious reasons more dangerous then sheep. They herd similarly. Cows, while delicious, don't quite have the intelligence to realize their size is any sort of advantage. There are rare exceptions. We have had cows that break this general rule as well as goats who thought they must weigh 5000 pounds. Those get shipped to the sale barn real quick :)
@@tfactor7998 Yeah it was an interesting experience for my when I was at my grandma's house and a bunch of cattle were on the road home. I was spooked and just tried to slowly walk by, but they were super timid and just made way for me.
I love how he went back for that straggler. I think even the owner wasn't 100% sure there was another one because he said "there must be another one...." as Ace went back. That last cow thought she could fool them and stay out to eat more, but you can't fool Ace!
A *lot*. There are mentions from classical Rome of ancient Britain being the best place to import herding, hunting, and fighting dogs from. One of the possible origins of the word 'Collie' is the ancient Brythonic word for 'useful'.
border collie only became a registered breed in the 1970's and you can still get traits of other sporting dog breeds in them. spotted muzzle/legs = pointer/spaniel. am not sure if registering the breed will do any good long term as it wiil perhaps restrict colour and shape at the expense of ability. we had a pedigree in the 1990's his uncle was welsh champion but already the selective breeding had a potential negative - he suffered from summer allergies - a farm dog.
You can tell Ace is THRILLED to be handed this important job! His eyes glisten & he looks so proud of himself at the end. Border collies are the greatest dogs on earth, lol!
My grandparents had a similar dog like yours when i was a boy in the 50's. I'd love watching my grandpa tell the dog to go get the cows . I remember that they had 14 milking cows . My grandmother was the person who hand milked them all .She would let me crank the handle on the pasturizer cream separator. I loved spending time on the farm every summer . [ Canada }
Working dogs are so smart and so tuned-in to their human. It’s really an amazing thing to see. We have field bred english cockers in our family, excellent bird dogs for quail down in South Georgia. My dad’s favorite over the years was a blue roan named Chief. He understood I swear every word my dad would say. Not just out in the pines, but sitting in the family room shooting the breeze. He’d follow along. When my dad would get frustrated or sleepy or hungry somehow Chief knew and would comfort him or go get his slippers or go grab a bag of chips from the pantry. Dad rarely left him behind when he did anything - Chief went to work with him, went to run errands, everything. And when they weren’t together he would sit next to dad’s chair and not let anyone sit there. Chief died of kidney failure very unexpectedly at age 12 and my dad was inconsolable. Only time I ever saw him cry. Not when his dad died, or his mom. When he lost chief he wept at the dinner table.
Sneaky cheese thief, we had only one purebred dog, an albino beagle. My dad drove almost 200 miles round trip to get that dog. Turned out to be a dud. He was gun shy and petrified of thunder as well. My dad was so disgusted. Before we had the Beagle we had a mixed breed hunting dog, part pointer & part setter, and he went hunting everywhere with my brothers. Ran alongside their bikes for miles & miles. He was a character. My dad cried like a baby when he died. Actually we all did. He was one in a million.
Beautiful story. Sounds like Chief was one in a million. I don’t know if there is an afterlife - I’d like to believe there is - if only to meet our beloved pets again. It just breaks our hearts when they pass away, doesn’t it!? 💔
In past times in Scotland, cattle were walked from the North to huge markets called Trysts, in the Central Lowlands. These journeys took weeks and the drovers used Bearded Collies. These dogs would be sent off on their own to drive the cattle from isolated valleys and to gather them together for the journey. They were intelligent and very independent dogs. I have had four Bearded Collies over the years and a lot of those qualities remain. The pedigree dogs now have long hair but given the chance, they will happily swim in a loch or wander in the rain. When my children were young they were herded away from danger and watched over by our dogs.
1. I lol’ed when he said hurry up and Ace did 2. I’ve never seen cows move that fast 3. It’s so good to see an animal doing what it was made for not just cooped up somewhere!
Had one as a kid, '60-'70. Great dog, beautiful coat, coloring. My mom kept her when I got married, joined the Corps. It's not a joke when I say "should'a kept the dog, forgot the chick."
One of the most amazing things I’ve seen on RU-vid. I knew border collies are instinctive herders and very intelligent, but had never seen one in action like this.
How handsome! We have a border collie and he's a good dog. Not trained to herd. He would love it! He's our companion. And patiently helps me put my chickens up. He's always easing along giving them time to go where they should instead of scattering so I guess that's herding in a way.
Definitely herding! Fowl are some of the hardest critters for dogs to herd because they require a very finessed touch and will scatter easily with too much pressure. Your border collie is talented!
There's nothing like a good Border Collie. I was lucky enough to attend the Scottish nationals 5 years in a row. Great dogs, great people, great country, great memories.
What a good boy. Anyone that owns livestock should have a border collie. I have watched these dogs in the Soldier Hallow Classic several times and I am always amazed at how smart they are👍
Love to see working dogs (farm, police, army) work. My dog is IGP trained he loves nothing more than finding the helper (crook) and arresting one from a distance. It is all a game to him. And he always looks so proud at me "look what I just did!!". Getting his ball at the end is just a bonus..
My father had 4 austrilian kelpies in the past. They were only pet dogs and never trained in hearding. One day the neighbours cows had escaped from their fencing deep into the forrest. My dad told them to go and search for the cows. It took about 3 hours and we had a heard of cows in front of our house with 4 dogs lying around. The cows had no intention of going anywhere.
I've seen Border Collies in action they are incredible. Ace going back after that last cow is a prime example of how smart they are. And they love doing what they do. Truly an amazing breed.
It's lovely to see a working bred dog, doing the thing that he was actually bred for generations to do. These dogs belong on a farm, not as a pet in someone's apartment or house. They are so intelligent and need a huge amount of daily exercise and mental stimulation, and when they don't get it, the dog acts out. When this happens, it is entirely the fault of the people who didn't research the breed and learn what owning a border collie entails. Great video mate, well done.
Just wondering..is that cat in your picture allowed to go out as he pleases? While you are busy berating Border Collie lovers who don't have farms but do have a dog?
Nothing finer than watching a herding dog do it's job💕 Amazing training 👌 Such a GREAT dog💖 They are born for THIS work👍 and seeing it in action is a pure pleasure🙏
Good job, you have a smart dog there. We used to have a tv show over here in the UK called one man and his dog, except sometimes he used two. They would run out and fetch back a herd of sheep and pen them. Lost points if the sheep went too fast etc. Great to watch….
What a lovely dog, I myself have a border collie cross, I've not long started cattle farming , I'd love for my rex to be like ace.. He's a credit to you.. amazing dog..
I have a border collie, Australian cattle dog mix. I had no idea what breeds she was, just knew a puppy needed a home. I had no clue what I was in for! So much energy, so intelligent, sweet and smart. She is a family pet, So not a working dog, but she has her tendencies. Doesn't like when someone leaves a room, or if two people hug. And she has scared every delivery driver so bad, they will no longer approach my door. They fascinate me now that I've gotten to learn more about them. Extraordinary. Thank you for this video.
Nice to see a well trained dog, exactly knowing what he should do. And doing it with a kind of joy and getting a „good boy“ back for a good job. These dogs need a job for their joy of life 👌
This is my favorite dog. I don't have the right stimulating environment for this type of dog, but I appreciate them and admire their intellect so highly. Such a cool creature!
Good boy. Ace really is an ace. Always pined for a border collie but did not ever have the right situation that would have made one happy. In another lifetime, I'd have liked a few sheep or cows and a border collie. Anyway, in this lifetime, I made do with two Jack Russell Terriers over 30 years. I don't think I'm strong enough to give another young one what it needs, so now have an elderly rescue. If Ace has passed on, hope this cattleman has found another good doggie to work with.
The last time I heard a whistle like that my Mom was calling us kids home for supper. Could hear it from one end of the block to the other. Thanks for the memories and letting me watch that amazing dog.
Border collies were the first breed of dog I got to know as a child on our friends farm and have loved them ever since. I enjoyed watching Ace and he certainly is a beautiful dog. Border collies are such a great breed. Cheers from Canada.
They are fabulous dogs. I love the countryside here in England and when out walking I often see dogs at work with sheep. That's the time to get out my thermos and sandwiches and just sit and watch. Better view, lunch and entertainment than you will find anywhere. The best restaurant in the world just couldn't compete.
We have three rescue dogs: Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Russell Terrier and Mini Pinscher. Our corgi, a male, always likes to herd the two girls to keep them together when we take walks. It’s hilarious, but actually helpful to us! Dogs are wonderful, aren’t they?
Thank you for this posting…. Brings back memories of by best dog ever, Wolfgang,a border collie who lived over 17 yrs, by my side always. Proud to have given him the best life possible- short of having a herding job. I’ve been to many demonstrations at country fairs, these dogs never cease to amaze
What an amazing video of an amazing dog. Really enjoyed watching it and his owner has done a great job with his training. Sorry to hear that Ace has passed. He's probably herding cows in doggy heaven.
What a good dog. My spoiled cows are trained to the cattle cube bucket, I swear they can hear me fill it at the house 1/2 mile away and are at the fence waiting by the time I get there.
What an amazing dog this is so cool! I have never seen a border collie in action! Stellar! I heard he passed I am so sorry, at least you have this to look back on too! God Bless you ! Ty for sharing!
Dogs are great. Great dogs are awesome. My dog listened like this, but we didn't work livestock. We just enjoyed each other's company. She was a great dog.
Ace is beautiful - and I love the way he stayed behind to get the last cow 😂🤦🏽♀. Cows are one of my favourite animals and even they seemed content - such lovely footage, thank you for showing it to us. Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
Border Collie is an intense breed, they are always on the prowl, if you're not prepared to keep them active, don't get one as a pet! Brilliant to watch them doing what they are supposed to do!
Impressive training and an awesome dog! Glad the cattle are able to be outdoors and a working type of dog being allowed to work, kudos!❤️🤗 I take my hat of to you sir! 🎩 Greetings from Sweden!🇸🇪
