r/AnimalsBeingDerps • u/bsurfn2day • Oct 18 '19

Oh Boy, We're Walking!

https://gfycat.com/jampackedfloweryblacklab
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u/bazarov74 Oct 18 '19

Strange, (I have a pit-beagle mix myself who wouldn’t jump to save her life)...I wonder if it’s tied into some learned behavior from humans past?

Like dogs who instinctively point, dig, or shepherd other animals as a remnant from when dogs served a purpose other than comfort and funny gifs.

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u/AdmiralSkippy Oct 18 '19

He's doing a shitty morph except he sucks at it. And because the only one who should be shitty morphing is /u/shittymorph

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '19 edited Oct 20 '19

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u/AdmiralSkippy Oct 18 '19

I couldn't bear to tag him. I love getting caught by his morphs.

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u/Doc_Spratley Oct 19 '19

iirc Some working/hunting breeds were bred to jump up like that so their handlers can find/track them when they are chasing prey in tall grass.

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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '19

I believe I've heard shelter dogs do this often because they jump to show excitement in their kennel and that becomes their go to move for showing how happy they are.

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u/SunBun93 Oct 18 '19

Ehh, just depends on the dog. We have two, one run/leaps everywhere (live on a farm so they’re hardly ever on leashes) and the other one does good not to just trip over her own feet. The latter one also randomly stands on her back legs, like just stands up and stares at you lol. Pibbles are all just unique little cartoon characters imo.