19 Heart-Melting Pictures That Show Why Fluffy Highland Cows Could Easily Pass For Dogs
Highland cows have a way of stealing attention without even trying. With their shaggy coats, sweet faces, and surprisingly dog-like habits, they can look less like farm animals and more like oversized fluffballs with horns.
This roundup brings together some of the cutest moments that make Highland cows so easy to love. From playful poses to cozy naps and muddy mischief, these pictures show why so many people end up comparing them to dogs.
By the end, it is hard not to see the resemblance. Read on for 19 heart-melting photos that prove these gentle giants have plenty of personality.
1. Butt scratching
If this isn’t the most dog-like thing ever, we don’t know what is.
They really do know how to make a simple moment look adorable.
2. Masters of Playtime
They love to have fun.
3. The friendliest of the bunch
When you’re this fluffy, it’s easy to make friends.

4. Fluffy babies
They are as adorable as canine puppies.

5. Fluffy teddy bear
Why get a teddy bear when you can have a fluffy Highland cow?
6. The most beautiful little fluffball
We doubt you’ll come across a cuter picture today.

7. Going for a swim
Just like dogs, they love to swim.

8. Can’t sleep without curling up
Do you need more evidence after this?

It’s like foster care volunteers who couldn’t believe their foster dog’s puppies looked like little cows.
9. Happy cows
More like happy cow-dogs.

10. Hugging champion
We could hug this big guy forever.

11. All the cuteness you could handle
We want to take this guy home for a cuddle.

12. Mother-child moment
So wholesome!

13. The best ride in town
This baby never has to worry about cab fare.

14. Sloppy licks
They lick you when they like you, just like dogs do.

15. Crackheads for snow
There’s nothing you can tell us.

16. Walking buddies
Yes, you can take your cow-dogs on a walk.
That is one very unusual leash situation.
17. Defender cows
They’ll protect you when they love you.
18. Don’t you feel your heart melting already?
Anyone would want to keep this ginger princess.
19. What happens when you meet your kind
We told you, they are dogs!
Dog lovers, weigh in a little. Haven’t you seen your dogs do some of these things? We bet you have.
These gentle giants have all the fluffiness and cuteness wrapped up in one beautiful animal. Dogs may need to fight to get it all back because, from where we stand, Highland cows are taking the lead.
Highland cows are clearly in a league of their own.
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