20 Border Collie Cuties and their Pawdorable Pupper Jobs

Laurent Shinar • Writer and Editor

Jun 17, 2026 7:30 PM EDT

Border Collies are known as some of the most hardworking puppers on the planet. Meaning that even when they have no sheep to herd they are still on the look out, hungry for a job to sink their teeth into.

And by the good grace of the pupper pawrents of Reddit we have this cute collection of sheep dogs and the delightful, dumb, and inspiring jobs that they have taken upon themselves now that they are out of a legitimate job. There are some truly perplexing positions taken up in the Border Collie community, with more than a few opting to herd the family cats and attempt to control their movements like some sort of home security guard.

The problem being that their so-called livestock simply do not respond to being herded, and when their patience with the pupper grows thin… we can leave the rest up to your imagination. So we implore you to kick back and relax for a few marvelous moments as you embark on this howlarious jaunt of doggo jobs.

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Finally someone is taking neighborhood security seriously.

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She is a true Puptrepreneur,

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It is rather lovely when puppers take on the tough jobs that no one wants.

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Pawfessional Hawk Shooer, what a title.

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Some jobs are more societally beneficial than others…

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Finally someone willing to pick up the slack at the kids park while all the kids are at school.

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We would trust this pair with the safety of our front door.

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Well, this one seems a little backwards, but it is still a job…

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If the hoomans are not going to be standing around all day minding the pigs then someone has to do it.

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A very useful skill for anyone who has spent painful minutes trying to open a knot you made in a plastic bag.

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“What do you mean you aren’t going to be herded? It’s what I do!”

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Apparently John Wick’s dog went on to live quite the vengeful life as well…

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Is there a more magical morning helper than his hero?

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Gotta do something to pass the time.

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Thankfully to mind someone you do not need their consent…

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There are plenty of things that you simply have to do even though you do not like them, but you do not usually choose those things for yourself.

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If we were a squirrel our tiny knees would be shaking.

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This is one diligent and dedicated doggo, ensuring his feline siblings haven’t been up to no good while ensuring the security of his pawrents’ land. What a legend.

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Seems as though Border Collies without sheep to herd will immediately turn their attention to cats…

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Well thank goodness for Auggie, how else would we know when fall begins?

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