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JHan

(10,173 posts) Mon Aug 20, 2018, 10:29 AM Aug 2018

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Kirk, a female Border Collie, watches herself win the 2017 Purina Pro Challenge. [View all]

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:

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Kirk, a female Border Collie, watches herself win the 2017 Purina Pro Challenge. [View all] JHan Aug 2018 OP

Love this!!! northoftheborder Aug 2018 #1

I love em too and horses are indeed special. JHan Aug 2018 #18

my 15 mo old Golden pup Sylvia will bark at everything on tv but... samnsara Aug 2018 #2

awwww I'm picturing that :D JHan Aug 2018 #17

Terrific! Bayard Aug 2018 #3

isn't it just! fabulous run. JHan Aug 2018 #16

Laughing out loud - thanks for sharing this. iluvtennis Aug 2018 #4

it cheered me up . Kirk's energy is infectious. JHan Aug 2018 #15

animals are smarter than we think Randomthought Aug 2018 #5

I've noticed the same. JHan Aug 2018 #14

Always, always be aware of this! GetRidOfThem Aug 2018 #30

Kirk recognizes the challenge configurations lunatica Aug 2018 #6

Yup. Maybe even her owner? JHan Aug 2018 #13

That is such a joy to watch! PatSeg Aug 2018 #7

it made my Monday! Glad you enjoyed :) JHan Aug 2018 #12

Me too. kag Aug 2018 #29

well said.. we need joy to refuel the soul JHan Aug 2018 #37

Pretty much proof that dogs have sentience and recognize themselves. Downtown Hound Aug 2018 #8

we underestimate animal intelligence wayy too much JHan Aug 2018 #11

I love it! wendyb-NC Aug 2018 #9

they're so incredible. One of my favorite breeds. JHan Aug 2018 #10

My BC Duffy passed 3/13/2015 Grasswire2 Aug 2018 #20

I am currently owned by a border collie named Fionna. Silver Gaia Aug 2018 #32

"owned by a border collie" lol..Our pets own us indeed and we don't mind! JHan Aug 2018 #38

Awww! She is so beautiful and such a smart dog! smirkymonkey Aug 2018 #19

she looks like a real sweetheart JHan Aug 2018 #22

Aww. Not too many of those prizes given to Bassets, I suspect. sandensea Aug 2018 #21

LooooooooooooL JHan Aug 2018 #23

Ah. They're a hoot. sandensea Aug 2018 #24

even when i try barbtries Aug 2018 #25

Yes, it's pretty incredible how she got excited as the run started on tv. JHan Aug 2018 #39

not really. barbtries Aug 2018 #43

So stinking cute!!! Docreed2003 Aug 2018 #26

What a Sweetie! stevil Aug 2018 #27

Good dog! cp Aug 2018 #28

Oh, my gosh gristy Aug 2018 #31

Right?! she was like swoooosh... incredible athleticism. JHan Aug 2018 #40

Right where xxqqqzme Aug 2018 #33

LOL! My favorite thread of the day! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #34

I think it made not just my monday but my week :) JHan Aug 2018 #41

I'm bookmarking this for whenever I need a smile! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2018 #44

Hilarious.. Permanut Aug 2018 #35

Too cute! Smart doggie! nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #36

I had a BC. She owned my ❤ Duppers Aug 2018 #42

Damn that dog was fast! n/ t MicaelS Aug 2018 #45