Winter is a border collie with Cerebellar Abiotrophy, a condition that causes the progressive degeneration of cerebellum tissue in dogs. It is a slow-progressing problem that causes a dog to lack coordination. Other than lacking some coordination, Winter is an active and energetic dog. You might think she was only operating on one brain cell when the border collie recently encountered statues at a local park.
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In the original video from the park, the border collie ran up to each statue, attempting to interact with “new friends.” User Helen Ewing commented that Winter was probably thinking, “if not people, why people shaped?” The statues were indeed people-shaped and may have confused the friendly dog.
Border collies are from the region on the border between Scotland and England, where they were first bred and thrive. They are herding dogs described as intelligent workaholics. The dogs learn quickly, grasp commands well, and are at their best when working. They are also friendly and love meeting new people. With her coordination difficulties, Winter doesn’t do much “work,” but her passion for people shines through.
When approaching the statues, Winter showed charm, trying to win over these new friends. Sadly, the statues were unmoved by her energetic greeting, and they offered no loving pats. Returning to her mom, Winter showed her confusion, which made her mom laugh. The dog didn’t understand that the statues were not real people.
Winter’s mom chronicles the adventures of this happy dog on TikTok at Winter’s Tail. You can follow Winter through her daily routines, physical therapy, and coordination-building exercises. Other than being a bit off-balance, Winter leads a full life.
Please share if you enjoyed meeting “new friends” with Winter today.
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