The West Country pup who traded sheep for scaffolding
In short: While most collies are bred for herding, one specific dog found her calling in building maintenance. This 1989 clip captures Chewit, a west country pup with a unique talent for heights.
Chewit is a West Country collie who assists her owner in the roof thatching business. Rather than traditional sheep herding, she specializes in navigating ladders to fetch tools and navigate rooftops.
The footage, originally aired on That’s Life! in May 1989, highlights how specific working dog traits can be adapted to niche trades like building maintenance.
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