Though on the farm in NJ the dogs watched over the other animals and protected them; and were very protective of us kids and to keep us away and out of places my Uncle Jim did not want us in.
Like the above comment, the only hard working dogs I’ve ever seen were Sheep Herding dogs in New Zealand which were rounding up the animals to be sheered.
Chithing Premium Member over 4 years ago
Truer words were never woofed.
whenlifewassimpler over 4 years ago
Though on the farm in NJ the dogs watched over the other animals and protected them; and were very protective of us kids and to keep us away and out of places my Uncle Jim did not want us in.
Ralph Newbill over 4 years ago
The saying comes from a more rural time and place where everyone worked, including dogs.
Michael G. over 4 years ago
Why don’t you un-ass that basket and herd some sheep, you lazy …
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 4 years ago
That phrase was coined by a Scottish shepherd years ago.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Like the above comment, the only hard working dogs I’ve ever seen were Sheep Herding dogs in New Zealand which were rounding up the animals to be sheered.
mi_sbs over 4 years ago
You never hear anyone say “work like a cat.” I’m typing this as I have a cat asleep in my lap.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
Present company excluded.
gcarlson over 4 years ago
Noop.