herding eye

== English == === Noun === herding eye (plural herding eyes) 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). === Usage notes === Sometimes simply referred to as "the eye." Has been used metaphorically to refer to people who behave in a similar manner.