The Australian National Sheep Dog Trial Championships wrapped up a couple of weeks back, with Ramulam Prickles being crowned champion. The result was quite the upset for border collie enthusiasts, as this is the first time in 70(ish?) years that a kelpie has taken the top spot.

Nevertheless, our champion remains nonchalant, taking the first available opportunity to leave the award ceremony and seek out some more sheep.

This photo was taken immediately after the award presentation. It had been a long and busy week for everyone, especially for the dogs and handlers who had competed in the finals, but our champ still looks bright eyed and ready to go.

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Back at the yard trials again, we have an Australian Kelpie called Boof.

It was a hot, dry day and the sheep were being particularly cantankerous, but Boof took it all in his stride. With confidence, and a relaxed style, he was able to read the sheep and preempt every move. Slowly and calmly he guided the sheep with far more considered and methodical movements than some of the younger dogs were able to muster.

I feel this photo captures some of that easy-going and confident nature; no fear, no aggression, just getting the job done.

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Merry Christmas #Mastodon friends! 🎅

Whether you celebrate the season or not, I wish you happiness and peace ❤️

I managed to find peace and quiet in a wintery field recently 🐾

With so much food around, please keep your pets safe this holiday season; some human foods are very toxic: sultanas, raisins, currants, onions, garlic, and many more.

Stay safe and enjoy yourselves.

*snoot boops*
Koko ❤️🐶

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I heard the Australian Kelpie is a hard-working dog. Our boy has herded up a few pillows.

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Another shot from some yard dog trials. Recently I've been enjoying picking out and editing photos where the sheep dominate the image.

While the sheep don't seem to have the same keenness as the dogs, there is still something endearing about them.

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Hello again #Mastodon friends!

I hope you're all keeping well ❤️

I've been away for a while because one of my favourite people in the world crossed over the rainbow bridge last year, and I've been helping the family to get through the hard times which followed. 😢

It's still going to take some time to get back to normal, so please forgive me if I don't post as often.🐕

*snoot boops*
Koko ❤️ 🐶

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While I love taking photos of the competitors at sheepdog trials, it is often the spectators that make the most interesting photos.

This is Jax, a spectator from the 2023 Australian National Sheep Dog Trial Championships. As recent posts have shown, I'm a sucker for a kelpie with pricked ears.

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Thank you art buyer from Batavia, IL.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/australian-kelpie-dog-first-birthday-iris-richardson.html

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Marika Ruohonen ja para-agiility

"Ruohonen kertoi Iltalehdelle vuonna 2022, ettei saanut Kelalta tulkkausapua entiseen tapaan.

Hän kertoi, että Kelan tulkkauspalvelun toiminta muuttui yllättäen. Sen jälkeen oli vaikeampi saada listatulkkeja.

Kela tarjoaa kuulo-, kuulonäkö- ja puhevammaisille tulkkauspalvelua. Puhekyvyttömällä Ruohosella on viisitoista listatulkkia, jotka tuntevat hänet ja hänen koiransa."

https://www.iltalehti.fi/kotimaa/a/40bc8f82-467c-4ccc-bf29-5c8f1eea8251

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Happy #Wednesday friends! 🐕
I hope you're all keeping well.

Dad saw that we had #snow 🌨️ overnight, so he had the great idea to go to our favourite orchards early 🍎
We were the first ones there and I had my first ever run around in the snow, and it might be my new favourite thing ever 😍 🐾

I hope your day is as much fun as mine 😄 🐺

*snowy snoot boops*
Koko ❤️ 🐶

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