Kirk, a female Border Collie, watches herself win the 2017 Purina Pro Challenge.

[JHan]

maybe it's anthropomorphism to assume Kirk is really responding to video footage of herself being awesome still the cuteness is on point. She's so excited.

source https://www.reddit.com/r/Eyebleach/comments/98l9xk/kirk_a_female_border_collie_watching_herself_win/

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Kirk's full run:

[northoftheborder]

1. Love this!!!

Dogs are the most wonderful animal in a world of animals. Horses a close second!

[JHan]

18. I love em too and horses are indeed special.

[samnsara]

2. my 15 mo old Golden pup Sylvia will bark at everything on tv but...

...she esp cues on other Goldens. Not surprised a Border Collie won the agility. Congrats to her and her handlers!

[JHan]

17. awwww I'm picturing that :D

[Bayard]

3. Terrific!

As a competitor and a spectator!

[JHan]

16. isn't it just! fabulous run.

[iluvtennis]

4. Laughing out loud - thanks for sharing this.

[JHan]

15. it cheered me up . Kirk's energy is infectious.

[Randomthought]

5. animals are smarter than we think

We can't watch animal planet because one of our cats gets very upset if a cat cries in distress

[JHan]

14. I've noticed the same.

I once saw a funny video of a dog mesmerized by a documentary about dogs.. he kept checking and sniffing behind the television to figure out what was going on lol

[GetRidOfThem]

30. Always, always be aware of this!

They are rather intelligent. I have kept mice and bonded with them.

[lunatica]

6. Kirk recognizes the challenge configurations

and probably wants to run it!

[JHan]

13. Yup. Maybe even her owner?

hilarious how she went wild as soon as her run started.

[PatSeg]

7. That is such a joy to watch!

[JHan]

12. it made my Monday! Glad you enjoyed :)

[kag]

29. Me too.

I don't generally consider myself a "dog person". We have three cats. But that video made my day.

These days we spend so much time fretting and worrying about big, overwhelming issues that I can get physically exhausted just reading the news or defending my values and political positions.

It nourishes my soul to see the unadulterated joy of a dog or a child. I could watch this all day long.

[JHan]

37. well said.. we need joy to refuel the soul

[Downtown Hound]

8. Pretty much proof that dogs have sentience and recognize themselves.

What a cutie!

[JHan]

11. we underestimate animal intelligence wayy too much

[wendyb-NC]

9. I love it!

Border Collies are so smart. We had one when my 2 youngest boys were growing up. He was a best friend and pal.
He passed 6 years ago, of old age. I still miss him. What a character.

[JHan]

10. they're so incredible. One of my favorite breeds.

actually, I love all the breeds haha. I can only imagine what a handful your collie was, even when they're naughty they're adorable and charming.

[Grasswire2]

20. My BC Duffy passed 3/13/2015

What a crazy and wonderful dog he was.

I belong to a FB group called Border Collies Rock and see many images of those doggies every day.

[Silver Gaia]

32. I am currently owned by a border collie named Fionna.

She watches TV. She recognizes her image in the mirror. I have nooooo doubt that Kirk KNOWS she is seeing herself, and is overjoyed by this! I've read that the intelligence of border collies is roughly equivalent to a 3 yr. old. They just can't speak (but they try!). On the flip side of that, imagine having a perpetual 3 yr. old... LOL I love my Fionna sooooo very much.

This video is adorable! And so is the one she's watching. She was flawless. Wow.

[JHan]

38. "owned by a border collie" lol..Our pets own us indeed and we don't mind!

[smirkymonkey]

19. Awww! She is so beautiful and such a smart dog!

Congratulations Kirk! Who's a good doggie? Yes, you are!

Border Collies are such smart dogs. I just adore them.

[JHan]

22. she looks like a real sweetheart

[sandensea]

21. Aww. Not too many of those prizes given to Bassets, I suspect.

[JHan]

23. LooooooooooooL

[sandensea]

24. Ah. They're a hoot.

[barbtries]

25. even when i try

i can't get my little chihuahua interested in tv (the computer screen actually). this dog seems to know what she's looking at! amazing.

[JHan]

39. Yes, it's pretty incredible how she got excited as the run started on tv.

I've had dogs who've been fascinated by the tv and some which weren't. Does your chihuahua respond to animal sounds from a tv at least?

[barbtries]

43. not really.

he appears entirely indifferent. he's old now. did he ever? not that i recall.

[Docreed2003]

26. So stinking cute!!!

[stevil]

27. What a Sweetie!

Kirk rules.

[cp]

28. Good dog!

[gristy]

31. Oh, my gosh

So cute with her jumping up and down while watching herself.

But the video of her full run... She just flies like the wind. So fast and graceful and beautiful. Oh, my gosh.

[JHan]

40. Right?! she was like swoooosh... incredible athleticism.

[xxqqqzme]

33. Right where

I live. Why didn't I hear about it? I know people who would have loved to watch the competition.

[Rhiannon12866]

34. LOL! My favorite thread of the day!

Such an amazing and talented pup, I'm also not surprised she won - and I love her reaction to seeing herself on the TV! Thanks so much for posting!

[JHan]

41. I think it made not just my monday but my week :)

[Rhiannon12866]

44. I'm bookmarking this for whenever I need a smile!

Thanks!

[Permanut]

35. Hilarious..

watched an agility contest at the Oregon State Fair a few years ago. A certain Jack Russell Terrier was running the course perfectly, when about half way through, he spotted a child over by the edge of the course holding an ice cream cone. You can guess what happened. Funniest thing ever.

[Honeycombe8]

36. Too cute! Smart doggie! nt

[Duppers]

42. I had a BC. She owned my ❤

Yes, I've no doubt that Kirk knows what she's watching.

[MicaelS]

45. Damn that dog was fast! n/ t