Babe The Gallant Pig

CHAPTER 2: Border Collies & Herding Sheep

We met and learned a lot about the Hogget's sheepdog Fly in this chapter. Now let's learn more about border collies and see them in action herding sheep! Fly takes to becoming Babe's mother figure, but she isn't the only dog to raise a pig. Click on the article and videos below.

border collieA border collie is a breed, or type, of dog. It has been used to herd sheep along the border between England and Scotland for hundreds of years. The border collie stands…

Border collie herding sheep

Watch this real life dog and pig living together!

"Listen, Babe...you've got to be a brave boy. Everyone has to leave their mother, it's all part of growing up...But I'll look after you. If you like." (p. 21)