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SUN JUNE 7

WORKING DOG DEMONSTRATIONS from 9.30am

WORKING DOG AUCTION commences at 3pm

ISLAND PARK, CASTERTON, VIC.

The Casterton Kelpie Association would like to thank the following sponsors:

Event Program

7.00am Office opens for dog registration and tagging. Breakfast available Buyer registrations taken until 2.30 pm

9.00am All vendors to be present for briefing at Public Address Point.

9.30am –2.30pm Buyer registrations commence, conclude at 2.30pm

9.30am –2.30pm Paddock, yard, race, draft and sheep loading demonstrations.

Each dog only demonstrated once so prospective buyers are urged to be at Island Park by 9.30am so as not to miss any dogs being demonstrated.

12 noon Pups (Lots 48-62) will be demonstrated in the main arena.

Normal demonstrations will resume at the completion of the pup demonstrations in listed lot order.

2.30pm Last opportunity for prospective buyers to register at Office.

3.00pm AUCTION commences

4.00pm Office opens to receive payments for dogs purchased.

Each dog will only be demonstrated once, so prospective buyers are urged to be at Island Park by 9.30am to ensure seeing all dogs demonstrated.

Casterton Kelpie Association Inc Committee

Mitch Jubb – Hopkins River – Hexham

President: Karen Stephens

Vice-President: Giles Kent

Treasurer: Jodie Jolly

►LOT 59: TEDDY (Hopkinsriver Mambo – Stationbred) (Started) Male Kelpie fawn & tan 4 months. Teddy is a bold, happy and outgoing pup. Well started and handled. Bred from proven working parents. Kid friendly, with sharp cover for a young dog.

Secretary: Judy Shorland

Auction Convenor: Neil ‘Radar’ Cooper

Auction Secretary: Sarah Bruce-Smith

M/C: 991003003263413

B/S: EE124364

T: 0428 399 470

Committee: Jack Matthews, Sharon McGrath, Brian Burns, Darren Holmberg, Beryl Camilleri, and Ashley Quinsey

Shane Nairn – Idano Kelpie Stud – Alfredton

IMPORTANT NOTE

LOT 60: MAGNUS (Idano Lance – Idano Maisy) (Starting) Male Kelpie black 4 months. A pup of the highest quality. Both parents are genuine utility work dogs. This pup will suit all styles and work situations. Potential future stud prospect. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000020369407

B/S: EE210393

► Denotes those dogs which will incur 10% GST. As the auction will be conducted GST exclusive, buyers of dogs marked with a ► will be issued with a tax invoice, charging 10% GST in addition to the auction price.

T: 0414 612 834

Denotes change from pre-sale catalogue.

KEY

Adam James – Jindi Kelpie Stud – Kariah

Reg W.K.C. – Registered with the Working Kelpie Council.

►LOT 61: RUBY (Stationbred Goldy – Stationbred Red) (Starting) Female Kelpie red & tan 3 months. Ruby is a lovely, intelligent female pup. Parents both work on a sheep and cattle property in the Monaro. Her dam is a strong cattle type dog with good bite on cows while sire is a steady working paddock dog that can work in the yards.

M/C: 991003003346614

B/S: EE305825

M/C – Microchip number PASSED IN DOGS: available for purchase immediately after being passed in to first registered buyer who meets the reserve price until 30 minutes after auction finishes. The location for negotiations is behind the auction truck.

T: 0417 830 669

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Catalogue Working Categories Definitions

These definitions are a guide only and buyers must use their own judgment when purchasing a dog at auction.

Starting

• Displays interest and approaches stock according to natural ability.

Started

• Given basic commands. Some training on a lead. Come, sit.

• Keenness to work may override obedience.

• Rides on a vehicle or motorbike.

• Interested in stock and going around them in an enclosed area.

• Works according to natural ability.

• Handler needs to be on foot.

• Short practice sessions.

Well Started

• May be unsettled in strange places

• Confident on a small mob. May not handle a big mob.

• Makes a few mistakes.

• Reasonably obedient depending on level of desire.

• May need a while to settle when working.

• Brings small mobs of stock towards handler in easy situations.

• Learning to drive stock but sometimes goes to the head of the mob.

• Needs firm hand and encouragement.

• Can be worked from a bike, horse, on foot, or when settled, partly from a vehicle.

• Needs time to bond with new handler.

Trained and Experienced

• Mature in appearance.

• May be unsettled in strange places.

• Must have at least 12 months’ experience working on mobs.

• Acceptable level of obedience.

• Keenness to work and nature will depend on genetic make-up.

• Yard dogs: keen to force when required.

• Needs time to bond to new handler.

NOTE: Time taken to bond with new handler may be a minimum of 6 weeks.

The organisers of the Australian Working Dog Auction take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in this catalogue

**Pups (Lots 48 to 62) will be demonstrated at 12noon

David Bishop – Bairnsdale

LOT 1: KEVIN (GoGetta Muz – GoGetta Lou) (Well Started) Male Kelpie red 1 year 6 months. Friendly nature and gets along well with other dogs. Nice calm outside dog that does not upset his stock and stays outside the flight zone but will walk in on command. Has basic sides and sit. Starting to back in drench race and will push through tightly packed sheep in yards. Has been to two trials and will work in a busy environment. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 978142000358431

B/S: EE271001

T: 0438 524 457

Jarrod Dubignon – Montanah Plains Kelpies - Beaufort

►LOT 2: DUSTY (Tresco Ferg – Beloka Freckles) (Well Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 2 months. Well started with strong natural instinct, balance and feel for stock. He has been started on sheep and has had limited exposure to cattle. Sired by Tresco Ferg (by Sunraysia Silver City out of Beloka Pepper) and out of Beloka Freckles, he comes from proven all-round working blood lines. Dusty would suit a working property or ready to begin truck work and continue his working career. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000018925315

B/S: EE190954

LOT 3: WITHDRAWN

Ben Bowman – Bowmans – Leongatha

T: 0447 609 466

►LOT 4: BOWMANS JACK (Bowmans Baz – Bowmans Luna) (Well Started)

Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 4 months. Well started and nice natured dog that works both cattle and sheep. Has good foundations and is starting to back and bark. Has a good sit, recall and excellent camp manners. He is friendly around children, rides on a buggy/Ute and follows the motorbike. Parents are both outstanding all-rounders and his grandfather 'Scrounger' sold for $18,000 at Casterton 2022. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000018885963

B/S: MB266308

T: 0448 991 665

Russell Bending – Ariah Park

►LOT 5: BERAKING TED (Beraking Hank – Wyanbah Penny) (Starting). Male Kelpie red & tan 9 months. Ted is a very good young dog. He has good cover, hold and plenty of strength. Back naturally and has bark. He is learning his sides, recall and sit. Showing great promise. Both his parents are very good all -round dogs. Reg WKC.

M/C: 900164002300438

B/S: B001100777

T: 0428 166 468

Clint Shelton – Island Kelpies – Cressy

LOT 6: DEVIL (Island Ernie – Pandara Zoe) (Well Started). Female Kelpie cream 9 months. Good all-round bitch. Shows nice class and style on a small mob in the paddock with plenty of back and bark in the yards. Will make a very handy addition to any team. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000019408116

B/S: EE144950

T: 0499 029 120

Paul Macphail – Beloka – Welshpool

►LOT 7: BELOKA STELLA II (Beloka Roy V – Beloka Brooke) (Trained)

Female Kelpie red & tan 1 year 10 months. Stella is sweet and friendly, athletic and biddable. Beautiful type with all round working ability, leaning to yards. Great push and cover. Very practical drafting, penning up, filling drenching races. Natural free bark. Also good paddock work, casting and driving. Works weaner cattle. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000015991310

B/S: BR102601

T: 0418 335 306

Jacinta Young – Blue Ridge Kelpies – Nareeb

LOT 8: HOOKEDON SOUL (Stationbred Sid – Eastkurrajong Isla) (Experienced). Female Kelpie black & tan 3 years 3 months. Proven cattle and sheep dog with strong paddock ability and capable yard work. Excels in the paddock, has educated cattle and reads stock well, working with respect and confidence. Predominantly silent worker. Holds ground on cattle with nose bite when required. Naturally kicks out to control stock from the wing and can work the lead. Works from side by side, Ute and quad bike. Easy to have around. Communal fed and thrives on regular work. Reg WKC.

M/C: 900164002219117

B/S: EE186795

T: 0409 440 068

Brady Woods – Picnic Hill Kelpies – Longford (TAS)

LOT 9: FRED (Kobyboyn Maverick – Tilly) (Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 3 months. Father is out of Lokabe Fred out of Sherwood Zoe. Mother stationbred, but has Elfinvale and Island Kelpies bloodlines. Big frame type, has had time to grow into himself. Backs and bark, shows eye with a walk -up command. Will make a genuine all-rounder with full time work.

M/C: 956000019470778

B/S: EE220489

T: 0448 360 797

Sarah & David Lee – The Lee’s – Edenhope

►LOT 10: ELSIE (Tolena Bix – Bee) (Started) Female Border Collie black & white 1 year 5 months. Elsie is a sweet natured bitch who will eventuate to a nice paddock dog. She has a good recall, sit and is ready for some real-life experience in the work force.

M/C: 953010007026892

B/S: EE111523

T: 0487 157 348

Rosalie (Rose) Facchino – Kraken Kelpies – Macarthur ►LOT 11: KRAKEN SETT (Capree Matt – Kraken Farley) (Trained). Male Kelpie red & tan 3 years 11 months. Kraken Sett is a handy all -round dog. Works the yards, backs, he does not bark. Has done a lot of miles pushing up to handlers. Is a handy paddock dog with a nice cast coming onto his sheep nicely. Has had limited work on cattle. He shows lots of nice stuff coming onto pushy stock with a nose bite. Has a good sit, sides and recall. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000011333764

B/S: EE205865

T: 0467 000 577

Adam James – Jindi Kelpie Stud – Kariah ►LOT 12: SWANBROOK PATCH (Tundabardi Mick – Tundabardi Zoe) (Experienced) Male Kelpie black & tan 2 years 4 months. Patch has force, backs races, control and is a very experienced dog for his age. Free bark when backing and when yarding up mobs when asked for. Easy to handle dog that can hold and cover a mob nicely. Patch has a great balance between control and being a genuine sheep shifting dog. He'd make a great asset to anyone with plenty of yard/truck/shed work. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000017441779

B/S: EE305825

T: 0417 830 669

Clancy Martin – Poolaijelo

LOT 13: BUBBLES (Riverside Frank – Riverside Ness) (Well Started). Male Kelpie black & tan 3 years 2 months. Bubbles is a young handy dog to have in your team. He has predominantly done yard work although he is coming along nicely in the paddock. Just needs a few more kms under his belt. He has a good amount of free bark in yards and is keen to please you wherever possible.

M/C: 953010006414705

B/S: MB223348

T: 0490 359 678

Justin Carlin – Wando Bridge

LOT 14: CELTIC FRANKIE (Hilton Frank – Celtic Lass) (Experienced). Female Kelpie black & tan 2 years 3 months. Frankie is a nice natured dog, with plenty of work in her. Very loyal and eager to please. She works cattle and sheep in both paddock and yards. A dog to take out and get most jobs done with. She will work by herself or in a team. Work off all vehicles as well as a horse. She is a pleasure to have around. Has very good switch off. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010008040196

B/S: MB306157

T: 0499 227 749

Tom Austin – Elfinvale Stud Kelpies – Melville Forest

►LOT 15: ELFINVALE FRED II (Elfinvale Larry – Elfinvale Frankie) (Experienced) Male Kelpie red 1 year 8 months. A magnificent red male dog. An excellent allrounder. Will work yard and paddock. Used at feeding, shearing, scanning and crutching times. Works alongside drench race. Gentle around stock with big bark and ability to shift big mobs. A very biddable dog with a happy temperament who will work solo or in a team. A low stress dog with a great off button. Rides on a motorbike/Ute. A good honest worker who gets the job done. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010006871945

B/S: BR100567

T: 0408 546 510

Ash Caruana – Caruana Kelpie Stud – Penshurst

►LOT 16: CARUANA ROSIE (Harewood Antic – Getitdun Luna) (Trained) Female Kelpie black & tan 2 years 8 months. Caruana Rosie is a trained quality bitch. Well-bred and WKC Registered. Excels in paddock and driving down laneways. Great on ewes and lambs. Back and bark on command. Stylish footwork, quick cover and hold. Have retained a couple of pups from Rosie. Has competed in yard dog trials and very valued member in a contracting business. CA tested clear. Free on road transport. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010006635772

B/S: EE214572

T: 0428 686 061

Matthew Johnson – Pandara - Exeter

LOT 17: BASIL (Whites Benny – Mullarway Gail) (Trained & Experienced) Male Kelpie red & tan 3 years 2 months. Basil is a good all round farm dog with a medium fast cast, good amount of eye, not sticky, backs well. He has free bark on command anywhere, will drive stock either on foot or from a buggy and catch a sheep if needed. Works in a team or on his own. He wears a muzzle in the yards. Lovely natured dog and easy to handle, very well bred. Works sheep, goats and dry cattle. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000016668479

B/S: EE144063

T: 0408 131 549

Jack Leonard – Melville Forest

►LOT 18: CHARLIE (Stationbred) (Experienced) Male Kelpie red & tan 2 years 2 months. Charlie is a great natured, easy to handle dog. He works in the paddock, off a bike, Ute or buggy. Charlie is great in the yards, he backs and barks. Has done many miles weighing lambs, pushing up to sheep handlers etc. He is very responsive to his name and commands. Always eager to please. Works both sheep and cattle.

M/C: 956000019457097

B/S: EE304465

T: 0408 505 915

Ross McIntosh – Shadow Creek – Yeodene

►LOT 19: LOCK (Wandabar Bentley – Darcoo Hope) (Well Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 5 months. Lock is an easy going natural work dog more capable in yards and effective. Easy to handle outside just lacks finesse in the paddock. His easy to handle nature makes him able to do it all. He has very good cover, hold and all-round natural ability and moves stock with ease. Can ride Ute, bike and be worked by multiple people.

M/C: 95600001853324

B/S: MB305834

T: 0439 037 228

Ged Bibby - Rogueriver – Mallan

LOT 20: ROGUERIVER LAURIE (Rogueriver Raffa – Rogueriver Evie II) (Trained) Male Kelpie red & tan 1 year 5 months. Laurie is becoming an exceptional dog, both in the yards and paddock. A pleasure to work with, he has already achieved strong results in trialing, placing in the top 11 in the novice class at the Australian Championship. He has very good bloodlines and has worked primarily on sheep but will also have gained experience on cattle by the time of the auction. See more videos on the Rogueriver Facebook page. Reg WKC.

M/C: 991001006314890

B/S: EE298999

T: 0438 356 656

Sarah & David Lee – The Lee’s – Edenhope

►LOT 21: THELEES STICK (The Lees Ace – The Lees Test) (Well Started)

Female Kelpie black & tan 2 years 10 months. Stick is a lovely natured bitch who loves backing and barks freely. She is an easy dog to have around. Her forte is yard work but will also work in the paddock. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010006610604

B/S: EE111523

T: 0487 157 348

Marcus Campbell – Teesdale

LOT 22: NATIVE HUT FRANK (Native Hut Riggs – Avenpart Shadow) (Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 3 years 2 months. Frank is an experienced fully trained dog who has just turned 3. He is competent in all aspects of sheep work but untried on cattle. He has reasonable cast with great breakout and trails a mob calmly and without dirt. He has great cover, a solid bark and will back strongly. Frank has yard trialled making the odd final but is better suited to real work environment. He is fit, fast and has great stamina. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000011482231

B/S: EE134641

T: 0400 591 479

Jai Middleton – Sagana Kelpies – Wangaratta

LOT 23: WHELANSRUN NOVA (NINA) (Whelans Run Victor – Beloka Agnes) (Trained) Female Kelpie red & tan 2 years 1 month. (Nina) has been in full work for close to 12 months. Has proven herself as a more than handy team member showing good practical ability in both paddock and yards, working composite ewes and lambs. Effective bark in the yards when required and continues to grow confidence backing. Very biddable, only requires a soft hand. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000017052859

B/S: MB162840

T: 0447 643 454

Jessica Russell – Pandara – Sidmouth

LOT 24: HOLLY (Pandara Judd – Pandara Lucy) (Trained) Female Kelpie red & tan 2 years. Lovely big casting bitch, great feel for her stock with a good amount of eye. A natural paddock type, independent worker who doesn't look for direction. While still keen working in the yards in a team. She has plenty of cover and hold, will bark when excited in the force. Kind natured dog with good camp manners. She has been gaining experience in a lamb fattening operation and has started trialling. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000019471656

B/S: EE219897

T: 0409 288 387

Daniel Bibby – Rogueriver – Loxton

LOT 25: ROGUERIVER PAT (Woodja Sunny – Rogueriver Pearl) (Trained) Male Kelpie black & tan 2 years 7 months. Pat is a free backing dog with plenty of push in the yards. Very easy to handle. Has a lot of experience in keeping lambs up to weigh crates, loading trucks, filling drench races and mustering sheep on motorbikes and Utes. Reg WKC.

M/C: 99100100618189

B/S: EE306943

T: 0429.353 095

Zack Redpath – Inverloch

►LOT 26: BOWMANS MINNIE II (Barru Bowman – Bowmans Tilly)

(Experienced) Female Kelpie black & tan 3 years 2 months. Fully trained and experienced all-rounder that is a serious sheep mover in yards/shearing shed. Extremely loyal and good natured, making her a pleasure to work. Has done all aspects of cattle and sheep work in a team and on her own on various properties. Sire Barru Bowman sold for $11,000 in the 2023 Casterton Sale. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000016639793

B/S: EE221508

T: 0438 687 450

James Leahy – McClaren – Ruffy

►LOT 27: SCRUFFY (Glenlyon Rip – Sherwood Twilight) (Well Started). Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 8 months. All round young neat and tidy dog with a good cast and wide arc. Plenty of foot work and cover, solid top knot, free backing dog. Experience involves droving, mustering, pushing up to sheep handlers and sheep cage dip. Very biddable young dog that wants to please. Not suited to cattle.

M/C: 956000018399560

B/S: EE282870

Michael Osborne – Wilmot

T: 0481 736 445

LOT 28: JIMMY (Stationbred) (Well Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 10 months. Jimmy is a rising 2 year old station bred kelpie dog. Has got a fair bit of power behind him. More suited to the yards and trucks. He has got sides, backs and barks and has a good stop and recall. Jimmy will go all day and is moving up in my team of truck dogs.

M/C: 956000016221532

B/S: EE306261

T: 0400 922 829

George Austin – Elfinvale Stud Kelpies – Melville Forest

LOT 29: ELFINVALE ICE (Elfinvale Chester – Charinga Rosie) (Experienced)

Male Kelpie black & tan 2 years 1 month An experienced black/tan male who has worked extensively in yard and paddock on large mobs in the Riverina. A very biddable, obedient dog who will work from 2/4 wheel buggies and Ute. Proven in large teams during shearing, scanning, marking and weaning. Strong eye with bark and strong walk-up force, capable on 3 sheep. Athletic, backs and works the race freely, with a gentle nature. An asset to any team or main dog. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010006716500

B/S: BR100567

T: 0417 135 749

Hamish Carlin – Wando Bridge

►LOT 30: TEX (Kennys Bow – Toobie Maddy) (Trained). Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 5 months. Tex is a very kind, easy going and good to have around dog. Very obedient and easy to use and has worked with multiple people. Work on sheep and cattle. Works the paddock and yard well and will work in a team or by himself. Good switch off when required. Ride on a motorbike and buggy. Also been worked off a horse a lot.

M/C: 953010008040030

B/S: EE306453

T: 0429 701 750

Sam Lloyd – Stuart Mill

►LOT 31: ARKELL ELLIE (StoneyCreek Rip – Beloka Bree) (Well Started)

Female Kelpie black & tan 2 years 1 month. Ellie is always eager to please and learn. She is a much stronger yard type but does have plenty of potential to expand in the paddock. Ellie will back and bark and uses plenty of eye on her stock. She can load a shearing shed or truck both by herself or in a team. Ellie will work off a motorbike and will make a great asset to anyone's team. Reg WKC.

M/C: 991003002557280

B/S: EE179731

T: 0459 637 057

David Bishop – Bairnsdale

LOT 32: NAT (GoGetta Muz – GoGetta Lou) (Started). Female Kelpie red & tan 1 year 6 months. Nice little bitch with good cover. Friendly nature and gets along well with other dogs. Has basic sides and sit. Comfy working in yards and under pressure. Works well outside yards in paddock. Very keen to work. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 978142000360789

B/S: EE271001

T: 0438 524 457

Jarrod Dubignon – Montanah Plains Kelpies – Beaufort

►LOT 33: ABBEY (Beloka Farmer – Beloka Rusty) (Trained) Female Kelpie fawn and tan 3 years 1 month. Abbey has solid working experience. Has mostly worked in the sale yards and loading trucks and will also work a mob confidently in the paddock. Free back and bark, loyal and friendly by nature. Abbey works well with other dogs and is also reliable on her own. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000011376119

B/S: EE190954

T: 0447 609 466

Cheryl Perkins – Inglenook – Bairnsdale

►LOT 34: INGLENOOK BARNEY II (A. Kennedy’s Burgess – Inglenook Meg) (Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 8 months. Barney is a super keen, friendly young dog. He balances well. Has a good sit, stop and recall. Keen to free back and bark in race. Good kennel habits. Rides in Ute and on bikes. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000018351655

B/S: EE107712

T: 0458 579 813

Neil Widdicombe – Bahgallah

►LOT 35: JOE (Ben – Jess) (Started) Male Kelpie black & tan 7 months. Both parents and previous siblings have oozed natural ability and eagerness. Making them a pleasure to work with and making them an asset to any farming operation.

M/C: 953010008074426

B/S: MB300772

T: 0481 307 699

Nicky Wallace – Topeka – Rushworth

LOT 36: TOPEKA RUE (Noel Ryans Ace – Topeka Ava) (Well Started) Female Kelpie black & tan 1 year 10 months. This young bitch is a handy all -round yard and paddock dog with a good, honest nature. She has nice natural ability and is easy to train, making steady progress with a willing attitude. She is quiet, sensible and easy to live with. She would suit a loving family environment as she is softer and loves kids. She can continue to develop and be appreciated. A genuine young dog with plenty to like. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010006849309

B/S: MB287406

T: 0425 700 806

Charlie McConnell – Gormandale

LOT 37: PRETTY (Kippakoop Charger – Go Getta Pretty) (Trained) Female Kelpie red 6 years 10 months. Experience working both sheep and cattle, with sides, sit, backing and recall. She can both drove, draw stock and has a natural strength in the yards. Pretty has produced some excellent pups including Lot 55 Bobby and would be a valuable addition to any team. She has a previous leg injury, which was surgically repaired, it has not affected her performance. Vet report available. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 941000024085946

B/S: EE104403

T: 0447 093 924

David Bishop – Bairnsdale

LOT 38: SKETTA (Saphire Gauge – GoGetta Try) (Experienced) Female Kelpie red & tan 5 years 10 months. Very energetic bitch and keen to work. Backs well, loads trucks/trailer. Good cover and hold. Gets along well with other dogs. Will work out of a buggy and jumps on back of buggy when asked. Have used her on cattle lightly to shift mobs from paddock to paddock. Has been lightly trialled and often makes finals. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000012933881

B/S: EE271001

T: 0438 524 457

Trevor Chown – Kraken Kelpies – Macarthur

►LOT 39: KRAKEN SHINE (Lokabe Fred II – Wandabar Poppy) (Experienced). Female Kelpie red & tan 6 years 5 months. Kraken Shine is a tough all -round bitch. A powerful yard dog, pushing up to handlers, loading and unloading trucks. Has bark and stamina. She is a handy paddock dog working sheep and cattle. Will come in and bite the nose with a natural pressure and release. The dog you have around for every job and has a stop, sides and recall. Shine loves her job and is a proven breeder, with her son Kraken Punch topping the Forbes Working Dog Auction in 2025. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000007790112

B/S: EE205865

T: 0423 643 239

Jack Broughton – Oxley

►LOT 40: THELEES TROY (Kaniki Rocky – The Lee’s Pop) (Trained) Male

Desexed Kelpie red & tan 4 years 7 months. Troy is a gentleman. A true allrounder, your go to dog. Good in the paddock and a power house in the yards. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010004882756

B/S: MB154328

T: 0437 009 789

Russell Bending – Ariah Park

►LOT 41: BELOKA HEMI (Roustabout Gus – Beloka Shae) (Trained) Female Kelpie red & tan 2 years 3 months. Hemi is a very good young bitch and keen to please. She has a medium cast and steady on her stock with nice feel. Her yard work is controlled, with force when asked. Has bark on command and very keen backer. Good sides and recall with a very good sit. She has the strength to handle tough ewes and rams and is also good on young cattle with noise bite and bark if needed. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000016593479

B/S: B001100777

T: 0428 166 468

Ben Bowman – Bowmans – Leongatha

►LOT 42: BOWMANS ROSIE (Bowmans Baz – Bowmans Bree) (Experienced)

Female Kelpie blue & tan 3 years 2 months. Nice natured, all-rounder that has done all aspects of stock work on various properties. Stylish in the paddock, easy to control with excellent manners. Will work cattle and sheep. Rides on 2 and 4wheel motorbike/buggy. Good with kids. Had one litter of 10 pups last year. Grandfather Scrounger sold for $18,000 at Casterton in 2022. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000015877885

B/S: MB266308

T: 0448 991 665

Paul Macphail – Beloka – Welshpool

►LOT 43: BELOKA BUDDY BOY (Beloka Roy V – Beloka Flick II) (Experienced) Male Kelpie red & tan 2 years 4 months. Buddy Boy is friendly and loyal. Allrounder, leaning to mustering and driving. Great genetics (Shae X Gus bitch). Free back and bark in the yards. Good on weaners, will nose bite. No fear, will work Xbreds and composite ewes. Gets the job done with a bit of class. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000017045113

B/S: BR102601

T: 0418 335 306

Jacinta Young – Blue Ridge Kelpies – Nareeb

LOT 44: BLUERIDGE ROCKY (Vera Slim – Pilchersbridge Chook) (Starting)

Male Kelpie black & tan 8 months. Smart, confident, pup by one of the country's top performing trial dogs, from a strong working dam with high drive. Displays strong natural ability, good heading instinct, plenty of presence with natural control on stock. Developing breakout and distance, with strong walk in and push. Big deep bark. Very affectionate and easy to handle. Beginning to communal feed with the main team. Outstanding future worker and genuine trialling prospect. Reg WKC.

M/C: 956000018861256

B/S: EE186795

T: 0409 440 068

Damon Peacock – Bunderleer Kelpies – Bailieston

LOT 45: IKE (Droversdream Rooster – Droversdream Topsey) (Well Started)

Male Kelpie black & tan 11 months. Ike is well started and has a nice outside. Is nice and steady and will back and bark in the yards. He should be a nice allrounder and good to have around. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000018911438

B/S: MB281212

Clint Shelton – Island Kelpies – Cressy

T: 0439 798 800

LOT 46: SNARE (Pandara Gunner – Pandara Zoe) (Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 2 years 10 months. Genuine farm dog with plenty of power. Most of his work has been keeping up to a combi clamp or scales. He has had limited experience in paddock and on cattle but is very capable. Best suited to dry cattle as he does have bark. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000019436491

B/S: EE144950

T: 0499 029 120

Brady Woods – Picnic Hill Kelpies – Longford (TAS)

LOT 47: ROSE (Kuloo Luke – Droversdream Lucy) (Starting). Female Kelpie black & tan 7 months. Very well bred by Droversdream Lucy x Kuloo Luke. A forward/pushy type but easy to handle with plenty of force. Back and bark with a little bit of eye. Not afraid to get in and get bashed about. Rose would be an asset to anyone's working team. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000019545819

B/S: EE220489

Adam James – Jindi Kelpie Stud - Kariah

T: 0448 360 797

►LOT 48: SUNNY (Stationbred Goldy – Stationbred Red) (Starting). Male Kelpie cream 3 months. Sunny is a young pup that is full of potential. Both parents work on a sheep and cattle property in the Monaro. His dam is a strong cattle type dog with good bite on cows while his sire is a steady working paddock dog that can work in the yards.

M/C: 991003003346616

B/S: EE305825

T: 0417 830 669

Michael Osborne – Wilmot

LOT 49: GINGER (Lilylee Kol – Stationbred Zoomer) (Starting). Female Kelpie black & tan 4 months. Ginger is a stylish switched on little pup. She's out of my main two dogs. Already showing a fair bit of strength, cover and hold. She should mature into a good all-rounder. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000018383815

B/S: EE306261

T: 0400 922 829

Justin Carlin – Wando Bridge

LOT 50: RED (Stationbred) (Starting). Male Kelpie red & tan 6 months. Red is a nice natured little pup with plenty of potential. Has started balancing up and has nice presence. Both parents are both yard and paddock dogs with a lot of working ability. Think he will make a nice allrounder.

M/C: 953010008074427

B/S: MB306157

T: 0499 227 749

Matt Maliki – Malikis – Strathbogie

►LOT 51: PUGSY (Morgans Boss – Halls Thorn) (Starting) Female Collie X Kelpie black & tan 6 months. Father is a strong cow and calf dog. Mother was bred by Joni Hall in the Kimberly's. Halls Thorn is by superstar GoGetta Chet. Very talented pup with a lot of feel and cover.

M/C: 991003003615288

B/S: EE284657

T: 0427 310 240

Damon Peacock – Bunderleer Kelpies – Bailieston

LOT 52: GRACE (Cailin Bruiser – Sass) (Starting) Female Kelpie black & tan 5 months. Grace is a lovely little pup to have around. Just started and she's got a bit of go about her but will settle.

M/C: 953010008077728

B/S: MB281212

T: 0439 798 800

Paul Macphail – Beloka – Welshpool

►LOT 53: FELICITY (FLEA) (Beloka Farmer – Beloka Ellie) (Well Started)

Female Kelpie red & tan 6 months Felicity (Flea) has a great personality and loyal with attitude. Strong work ethic, very smart and quick on her feet allrounder. She is fearless, will work sheep and cattle. She's backing and barking already. Top quality bitch pup. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000018361878

B/S: BR102601

T: 0418 335 306

Amanda McHugh – Travelers – Wesley Vale

►LOT 54: TRAVELERS HUEY (Barru Ghost II – Travelers Charlie) (Starting)

Male Kelpie black & tan 4 months. Huey is a calm friendly pup who is well suited to be a handy paddock dog on sheep or cattle. He's shown great cover, agility and ability to read and control small mobs of sheep. He displays a strong walk in and naturally gives his stock relief from pressure. Huey prefers to work at a distance off his stock and is medium eyed. Reg WKC

M/C: 953010008086705

B/S: EE305736

T: 0400 517 277

Charlie McConnell – Gormandale

LOT 55: BOBBY (Beloka Boss – Barrkel Peters Pretty) (Started) Male Kelpie red 6 months. A pup with a solid foundation in his training. He is easy to handle, with a keen yet calm approach to his outside work. In the yards, he is naturally free backing and as he matures, this strength will contribute to him being a top allrounder. Bobby would suit someone looking for a quality bred pup, whether it be for work or trialling. View his mother Lot 37 (Pretty). Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000018360326

B/S: EE104403

T: 0447 093 924

Ross McIntosh

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Shadow Creek – Yeodene

►LOT 56: DENOZO (Whelans Run Burls – Shadow Creek Ethal) (Starting) Male Kelpie red & tan 3 months. Parents are extremely good work dogs. The Sire being a very good mustering dog in the hills and all -round dog on cattle and sheep. Dam being a very good sheep dog with great natural feel with plenty of cover, hold and a lot of punch. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 956000019660801

B/S: MB305834

T: 0439 037 228

Luke Flanagan – Willouroo – Pine Hill

LOT 57: WILLOUROO DIVA (Beloka Joker – Stationbred Lady IX) (Started) Female Kelpie red & tan 6 months. Diva is a small -framed, bold, loyal and loving pup sired by Beloka Joker (Beloka Roy V x Beloka Queen) out of S/B Lady IX. Diva ooze's natural ability, showing a nice amount of eye, hold and cover, although she is not afraid to get amongst it when required. She is extremely smart, stylish and super keen with a lot of confidence behind her. A quality allround working dog in the making. WKC Registered (A1F-53625-25-LCF11I). Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010008047275

B/S: DACO222570

T: 0474 636 849

Amalie Southern – Southerndreamin Kelpies - Leitchville

LOT 58: RIP (Elfinvale Rm – Elfinvale Indi) (Starting) Male Kelpie red & tan 3 months. Bold, confident pup showing strong natural eye and good presence on sheep. Moves well, is keen to work, while still being very friendly, happy attitude dog, that's not afraid to get in and have a go. By Elfinvale Rm, out of Elfinvale Indi both parents stable allrounder dogs on cattle and sheep. Both parents tested and CA clear. A nice young pup with solid instinct, good attitude and plenty of potential to develop into a capable working dog. Reg WKC Pending.

M/C: 953010007979956

B/S: EE304272

T: 0457 244 145

Mitch Jubb – Hopkins River – Hexham

M/C: 991003003263413

B/S: EE124364

T: 0428 399 470

Shane Nairn – Idano Kelpie Stud – Alfredton

M/C: 956000020369407

B/S: EE210393

Adam James – Jindi Kelpie Stud – Kariah

T: 0414 612 834

M/C: 991003003346614

B/S: EE305825

T: 0417 830 669

Male Kelpie black & tan 4 months. Havoc is a very tenacious pup with a big bark and a huge motor. He is showing great strength and force and would be very suited to a yard, shed or truck dog. He has a lot of natural push, works both ends of his stock, is fast footed and naturally reads his mob. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010008086701

B/S: EE305736

Amanda McHugh – Travelers – Wesley Vale ►LOT 62: TRAVELERS HAVOC (Barru Ghost II – Travelers Charlie) (Starting) Male Kelpie black & tan 4 months. Havoc is a very tenacious pup with a big bark and a huge motor. He is showing great strength and force and would be very suited to a yard, shed or truck dog. He has a lot of natural push, works both ends of his stock, is fast footed and naturally reads his mob. Reg WKC.

M/C: 953010008086701

B/S: EE305736

T: 0400 517 277

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