A charming video on Instagram has captured the attention of pet owners everywhere.
In the reel, a border collie seems to have taken on an unusual new habit from its feline housemate. The video, which has received over 131,000 likes, shows the dog sitting with a perfectly cat-like posture with its paws tucked under its body, seemingly having adopted the behavior from its sibling.
“When your dog learned how to sit by watching the cat…She’s a cat at heart,” the owner, @zerothesupercollie, captioned the video. The clip has sparked a wave of humorous and relatable comments from viewers who are no strangers to the bizarre and hilarious antics in multi-pet households.
The Sibling Dynamic in Action
Many viewers immediately recognized the all-too-familiar dynamic of a younger sibling copying an older one.
One commenter perfectly summed it up: “Like siblings, with the younger one copying everything the older one does, and older sibling is not impressed or amused.”
Others were particularly focused on the dog’s facial expression, noting its resemblance to a cat’s. “The same sassy face that us cats have too. So proud of her,” one person commented. Another user agreed, saying the dog had even mastered “that look of disdain that I thought only cats had mastered.”
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A Cat at Heart
The border collie’s behavior sparked a conversation among owners of the breed, who often observe similar interactions between their dogs and cats.
One person provided a deeper insight into the dog’s possible motivation, describing the dog’s posture as a “smooth cat stalk.” They added: “I have three border collie/Aussie mixes, and they do this to my four cats, patiently waiting for the cats to move so they can herd them to their next destination.”
Another owner agreed, writing: “My border collie also constantly looks at the cat like this.”
The video also provided a humorous look at the reverse of this situation, with one commenter sharing a story of their cat who has been raised by a dog.
“My dog has raised my kitten to also be a dog,” the user wrote. “My cat plays fetch with a tennis ball and goes for walks on a leash.”
The viral video is a sweet and funny testament to the unique bonds that form between different species when they share a home. Whether they’re learning to sit like a cat or play fetch like a dog, pets truly share certain family habits.
Newsweek reached out to @zerothesupercollie for comment via Instagram.
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