Stacked up against 11 coyotes, herd dog kills 8 to save sheep in Decatur neighborhood

Little did these coyotes know they were up against Casper:

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[JimBurlakoff]

Casper has now become the John Wick of coyote lore

[somerandobadger]

Coyotes: “You’re gunna die for some sheep?”
Casper: “Someone is.”

[risingwindspress]

Coyote: “We outnumber you 11 to 1.”
Casper: “I like those odds.”

[Norcalflat]

Coyote: "There's 11 of us, and only one of you."

Casper: "that's a bit unfair, you want to call some buddies?"

[moralester]

Casper came back 2 days later because he had tracked the coyote's back to their den. He spent a hellish 2 days and 2 nights battling wave after wave of coyote onslaught. He came back only when his job was finished. He is indeed, a good boy.

[Moth-]

That dog went straight for “Don’t start what you can’t finish” mode. what a great doggo

[WhittaII]

That dog has done more with his life than I have in my almost 30 years of existence. What an adorable pup

[erickruckenberg]

Those last few Coyotes::: Who are you?!?!

Casper::: Vengeance…

[tsukiko]

I'm amazed by his tenacity. That pack's biggest and last mistake was coming to that property.
While his partner Daisy relocated and guarded the herd, Casper engaged in a 1 vs 11 battle with coyotes and took out 8.
At 20 months old, he put 8 out of 11 coyotes on a t-shirt.
That's no dog, that's the Ghost of Sparta!!!

[doctorsam]

Casper was like, "You dont get it son, do you? This isnt a farm..its an operating table and Im the surgeon"

[rishfernando]

What I didn't see in the chat is that the other dog stayed behind and protected the flock. The crazy thing is that they weren't mindlessly fighting coyotes as part of an instinct. They were protecting. While Daisy stayed behind as a last line of defence, Casper stood his ground like a true Spartan and John Wick'd the life out of those hapless coyotes. I can imagine those coyotes that survived the purge telling this story for generations.

[ihsahnakerfeldt]

The fact that he went missing for a while is a very good example of how livestock guardian dogs are able to act independently and improvise without being commanded to do so. This level of autonomy is essential to their job.

[educationalporpoises]

"In one hour, those of you who are still alive will envy the dead."
~Decatur Sheep Dog

[ethribin]

Casper coming back like "boss? Ive done my job. Please take care of me now so i can keep doing my job." Is such a dog thing.
You know your dog cares for you and trusts you when he does that.

[kevintucker]

Casper has earned the right to live out his life in peace, with lots of love and treats and a warm bed to sleep in at night. Don't ever put him down or turn him out. What he did for those sheep he will do for you and your children. Respect.

[xlcqjzt]

Coyote: You are outnumbered 😏
Casper:You are outmatched👹

[littlemark]

Casper unquestionably knew his mission. What a strong animal. My he live in peace and love for the rest of his days

[alexanderball]

I grew up on a sheep farm and had dogs like Casper my whole life. Its amazing what these dogs do for their animals

[SonOfPatriots]

A dog is the most incredible creature on earth. It's honor, love and loyalty is unmatched by anything else.

[VidskiF]

This video shows just how pure dogs are. This dog did not hesitate to put his life on the line to protect his people/animals which shows the incredible bond he has with his family. I hope he's OK and can live out the rest of his days in peace knowing he saved his farm that day. What an absolute trooper!