Identity Crisis
Posted: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 |
For a while now a Question has been puzzling me.
Why is it that when I take Hooch for a walk along the tracks he attracts the cows like flies round a cow pat?
Now I know that cows are inquisitive beasts and quite intelligent, but as soon as they see the Hooch they all start to run along the fence line and get as close as they can and follow him along until they run out of field. We suggested to a neighbour who was having trouble with a heard of young bulls that kept him running to and fro when he was trying to move them into another field that perhaps he should let Hooch stand by the fence to attract them to the right field.
There has to be an explanation to this...........
It dawned on me this morning as I took Hooch down the track .... there standing in the field was the answer......
Was this a reincarnation or just a freak of nature
Was Hooch a cow in a previous life or just a cow trapped in a dogs body... Is Hooch the illegitimate offspring of a C.O.W.
YOU DECIDE..........................................
Why is it that when I take Hooch for a walk along the tracks he attracts the cows like flies round a cow pat?
Now I know that cows are inquisitive beasts and quite intelligent, but as soon as they see the Hooch they all start to run along the fence line and get as close as they can and follow him along until they run out of field. We suggested to a neighbour who was having trouble with a heard of young bulls that kept him running to and fro when he was trying to move them into another field that perhaps he should let Hooch stand by the fence to attract them to the right field.
There has to be an explanation to this...........
It dawned on me this morning as I took Hooch down the track .... there standing in the field was the answer......
Was this a reincarnation or just a freak of nature
Was Hooch a cow in a previous life or just a cow trapped in a dogs body... Is Hooch the illegitimate offspring of a C.O.W.
YOU DECIDE..........................................
Comments
I'm going to aplogise before I write what I'm gonna write. Cos you may find it a peedie bit offensive. But I want you to know that I have NO DOUBT whatsoever that Hooch is the perfect pooch and beauty is in the eye of the beholder etc etc. But to be brutally honest, I think the coo has the edge in the beauty stakes....
Ruthodanort from Unst
Not a good idea to try milking Hooch, perhaps... However, your suggestion about your neighbour's cattle could open up some career opportunities for him, and I'm sure he would enjoy it as well as commanding premium rates for his services as a cowdog.
Jill from EK
When I read this first, before seeing the photos, I had the very same thought - that it's a recognition thing and that somewhere down the line there's been a serious bit of cross-species hoochmagandie going on....I blame the parents...
Flying Cat from Hoochicoo Park
...what Ruth meant to say was 'beauty steaks'...
Flying Cat from patting a plump rump
I have the same sort of problem but i am not certain who is having the identity crisis! Hamish the westie at times thinks he is a sheep, he eats grass when the sheep are out on the common grazing just outside our fence, he refuses dog food. When we adopted a sick ewe and her lamb he and the lamb bonded no aggression or barking just buddies so i think sheep must be shortsighted and only see the colour and maybe that applies to beasts seeing hooch maybe as top beast!
shortlegsthesheep from harris
Hooch, unlike the Coo, does not have labels in his ears. I'd take Hooch any time. In fact, I still maintain he deserves a life sized replica by the ferry landing in Shapinsay..
mjc from NM,USA
There wouldn't be room for much else...vehicles and people and such...
Flying Cat from The slip
hooch must the most lovelable dog ever--that face of his is just out of this world!! my dug"oor wullie" is the spitting image of my great-grandfather(he even shares the name)only he thinks he's a pony camarguais(from the camargue region nearby)
tws's weather girl from under the weather
One time when I couldn't get a stubborn bull to come out of the barn I picked up our easy-going cat "King Tut", held him in the doorway and voila! The bull came racing out to inspect the puss! I love bovines. Endlessly curious, wonderfully jovial and delightfully lively!
Michelle Therese from Things Go Moo in the Night...
Hope you feel better soon, Carol.
mjc from NM
dear mrs barebraes: ok i think i'm a horse--but only sometimes--most of the time i copy what the three cat gang are doing:-ie: jumping from one couch to the other,trying to purr when old dear cuddles me,bringing in birds,grass snakes bats and the latest a prickly hedgehog! i'm just a normal,happy dug
oor wullie from on the laptop
I wouldn't swap Hooch for anything in the world. He's oblivious to all the attention that the cows give him justs walks along the fence happily searching for a new place to leave his mark. Oh to be a DOG
Barebraes from Shapinsay
Ruthodanort no need to apologise I think that cows are adorable too. Oor wullie, Hooch suggests that you try to refrain from bringing in Hedgehogs and try something a little more tasty.
Barebraes from Shapinsay
Oh to be a DOG Barebraes from Shapinsay # Right, Barebraes, we all have to aim high (no further comment).
mjc from NM,USA
My spark flug finally fired and I have figured out why the cows rush to follow Hooch's sashaying: shucks, they just can't believe their eyes. They are trying to figure out WHAT it is they are seeing.
mjc from NM,USA
Aren't we all, mjc, aren't we all...
Flying Cat from Hoochicoo Park
We moved here in September 05 and have met many good friends. What more could you want from life.
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