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herding eye en · NOUN
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An intense, unwavering, predatory-style stare used to control livestock, such as sheep or cattle, without needing to bark or physically force them (a trait common in working breeds like Border Collies and Australian Shepherds).
I walk Veto, who is giving me the herding eye because that should have happened half an hour ago.
2012, Heather Donahue, “Pantshitting”, in Growgirl, page 112:Homer came over to me gingerly, then froze. I looked over and saw Devon, crouched and ready to spring, giving him the herding eye. I chased Devon outside
2010, Katz, Jon, A dog year : rescuing Devon, the most troublesome dog in the world, page 134:
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