Tuesday, 7 February 2012

He Can Because He Thinks He Can

I found this today.  It's a real gem.  Champis the bunny from Kal in northern Sweden, who likes to herd sheep.  Really.

I watched him over my morning coffee.

Apparently, according to his owner, Greta Vigren, who runs a sheep farm, Champis watched the sheep dog on the farm herding sheep.  He decided he could have a go too.  No self doubt.  No saying to himself, "I can't, I'm only little".   According to Greta, "He just started to behave like a sheepdog.  He's like a king for the whole group. He thinks he rules over both the sheep and the hens. He has a very big ego." [Source]

I'd like to get me some of that kind of self-belief.

Henry Thoreau  said...  

Live your beliefs and you can turn your world around.  

As far as Champis is concerned that might read, "Live your beliefs and you can turn a whole herd of sheep around.  And around. And around."  (I'm sorry.  I couldn't resist.  Don't judge me.)






Have a really lovely Tuesday.

18 comments:

Alix said...

Thanks for posting this - I had heard about it but not seen it! Such a sweet bunny - I'm surprised he's not scared of all those little hooves so close to his face!
x

Psychedelicsister said...

Isn't this the cutest thing? It makes me so want to leave city living and live on a farm in the country somewhere with tons of animals. Champis is beyond adorable.

Debbie Goode said...

Ha! What a sweet post....reminds me of the little engine...I think I can, I think I can, I think I can......

pastcaring said...

Well, if Babe can be a sheep-pig, why can't Champis be a sheep-bunny? It's all about the attitude! xx

Michele Bergh said...

So cute and inspiring! Today I can because I choose to believe without question, just like Champis!

Ruth Kelly said...

That was hilarious. I have never seen anything like it before.

LoloDesigns said...

Too cute! xx

Madelief said...

What a sweet & hilarious Bunny! I enjoyed watching your film very much :-)

Lieve groet, Madelief x

Cate said...

Hi Em, thank you for your congratulations! Cate, x

Teresa said...

what an absolutely adorable video! It's was appropriately titled!

millefeuilles said...

I adore rabbits and this one has made me love them all the more!

Stephanie

Aoife.Troxel said...

How cute is he?! On the other hand, I don't think I've ever had less respect for sheep...

Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping] said...

Sheep are really pretty dim, they probably assume he's a dog! Cute clip x

StephieB said...

Nothing like a bunny with confidence! Hope you are well - so sorry it's been a while since I have visited.

Hugs and thanks for sharing, Stephie x

Jenny Blair said...

Emmety Em!!! The empty tonic bottle has spoken!! You are my giveaway winner yay!! I couldn't be happier :) Would you do me the honour of emailing me at loveandpea(at)hotmail(dot)co(dot)uk....
get thinking about the image you want stitcher-me-fied...
woohoooo! :)xx

Shearer's Girl said...

Two of my favourite animals interacting in a way I wouldn't believe if I hadn't seen it - thanks for finding this.

Jan Avellana said...

ohmygoodness, i love this post and this video!!! it's great! :) oh, to be the bunny. be the bunny. i am going to remind myself of this from now on :)!

Lorraine Young Pottery said...

:0} Rabbits are very brave I know this from having three live with me over the years. Some are allot more bossy than others LOL.

TOO CUTE great video find!

Thanks for sharing it.

Lorraine

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