Farm Dog Who 'Hates' Cows Somehow Ended Up With a 1,000-Pound Bull Best Friend
Some friendships make absolutely no sense, and that's exactly what makes us love them. Just ask Story Martin, whose farm is home to one of the sweetest unlikely duos you'll ever see.
Her Blue Heeler, Remi, wants absolutely nothing to do with the cows. In fact, she's downright terrified of them. But for reasons no one can explain, she's made one very big exception. Remi has formed an adorable friendship with Reggie, a gentle 14-month-old, 1,000-pound bull, and the two have become completely inseparable. Their heartwarming bond is leaving viewers smiling because watching them play is like watching toddlers playing, and it's the cutest thing you'll see today.
@runningonstorytime Fancy me this…our cow dog, Remi, is terrified of cows but her bestie is a 14 month old 1000 lb Brangus bull, named Reggie. #cattle#blueheeler#brangus#bull#bottlebaby
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Story shared in the caption, "Fancy me this…our cow dog, Remi, is terrified of cows but her bestie is a 14-month-old 1000-pound Brangus bull, named Reggie."
It's like watching little kids play, and it's the kind of wholesome content we're all here for!
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Can Dogs and Cows Really Become Friends? Here's Why It Happens
While it might seem unusual, friendships between dogs and cattle are more common than you might think, especially on farms where they grow up around one another. The funny thing about this particular friendship is that Remi isn't a fan of cows at all. We're not sure what Reggie is doing differently, other than that he's willing to play while the cows aren't!
Animal behavior experts say positive early experiences, calm temperaments, and repeated interactions can lead to these kinds of unlikely friendships. Certain breeds also tend to do especially well around livestock, including working dogs like Blue Heelers, which were originally bred to herd cattle.
According to Wag!, dogs often show they're comfortable around cattle through behaviors like relaxed alertness, tail wagging, playful barking, head tilting, perked ears, and a willingness to stay close. If your dog follows cows around the pasture, rests near them, mirrors their routines, or even tries to initiate play, those are all good signs they're comfy together.
That said, it's still important to put safety first. Wag! recommends never leaving dogs unsupervised around cattle, making sure your dog responds to basic commands, providing a safe place to retreat if needed, and understanding cattle's temperament to help prevent injuries.
We love friendships like Remi and Reggie's because they remind us that the best relationships don't always make sense, and that friendship isn't limited by size, species, or expectations.
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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM.