1/154Fiona Armistead’s working dog takes a rest after a long day of training.
Day of Dogs 2017
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2/154Roxy looking over the Western tiers in Westbury Tasmania.
3/154Jannie Hodgson sent in this pic of Fernlee Marty waiting for the boss’ orders at Darlington, Vic. Photo modified by Facebook app.
4/154Charlee the staffs and Nellee the whippet droving sheep down to the shearing shed in Lake Marmal, Victoria
5/154Jacob Dempster sent in this picture of Jax and Izzy posing for the camera.
6/154Claire Matthews’ companion Tubby poses for the camera on the farm.
7/154Gippy looking out over the mountains, captured by Lacrezia Gates.
8/154Koo the silver and tan Kelpie poses for this shot by owner Lacrezia Gates.
9/154Brent Parker sent in this sunset shot of his Koolie Rueben on his Quambatook farm.
10/154Lacrezia Gates sent in a smiling Dixie the Fox Terrier.
11/154Mulder the fox was Bernice Danahay’s surrogate dog for 8 years. He loved to go for walks and play fetch.
12/154Katie, Tommy, Ruby and Sandy all strapped in and ready to go on an adventure without owner Maree King.
13/154Martin Peters catches Pip concentrating on farm work.
14/154There's not quite 101, but 5 dalmations is still a handful for Amanda Mortimer. DOD
15/154Tracey Duffield Kruger sent in this pic of Indi in a field of baby ducks.
16/154Carey Bubb Brennan was looking for her dogs Jess and Maggie to go home when she turned around and found them waiting for her on the tractor.
17/154Nic Sweeney’s 9.5 yo girl Shiloh loves her humans and is never far away.
18/154No it’s not the Wiggles- it’s Colt, Ivy, Claas and Mack on their Carboor farm taken by Rachael Holmes.
19/154Maggie the puppy having a lunch time snooze.
20/154Ajax the Border Collie clearly enjoyed his dinner, caught red-headed by owner Nicholas.
21/154A great shot of Mack among the cows in Carboor, taken by Rachael Holmes.
22/154Reg and Fik make themselves comfy among the hay on their Seaview Park farm. Sent in by owner Marketa Mordue.
23/154Colt, Jed, Bob, Ivy and Mack pose for a family photo for Rachael Holmes.
24/154Andrew and Claas looking out at the horizon as captured by Rachael Holmes.
25/154Reg and Fik keep an eye on the cows at their Seaview Park farm. Sent in by owner Marketa Mordue.
26/154“Loosley” the goat with Charlie carrying out a “Taste Test” with his son Ajax and the Matriach of the Family Nike, sent in by owner Nicholas.
27/154Nicholas’ Border Collies that was taken by Zoe Phillips in Lancefield. Pictured L-R: Buffy, Charlie, Max, Jack and Cherokee.
28/154Oliver the Boxer Dog taken on Bastille Day. He is owned by Laurie and Tina Baker and sadly Oliver passed away the other week aged 7.
29/154Belinda Cowburn show how Willow the German Shepherd grew the right coat for a snowy winter in central Victoria.
30/154Donna Shaw sent in this picture of Lochlan – Chocolate Labrador from Yea Vic and Max – Golden Retriever from Bendigo Vic who are best of mates.
31/154Shannon Twomey sent in this picture of her dog Ziggy chilling out.
32/154Robbie Last sent in this picture of Cobber the Corgi enjoying some sun in the paddock.
33/154Suse McClure sent in this pic of Reba, Paige and Faith her loyal companions.
34/154Jane Horne sent in this picture of Molly the Kelpie, who, despite looking the part, is not actually a working dog, but the family’s pet.
35/154Donna Shaw sent us this pic of Lochlan – Chocolate Labrador from Yea Vic and Max – Golden Retriever from Bendigo Vic are best of mates, Lochlan does all the hard work getting the sticks while Max waits for by the edge of the water.
36/154Brad Jones’ dog Diesel the Great Dane is their security system and gives the evil eye quite regularly.
37/154Aidan Last sent us this shot of Cobber the Corgi on an old farm ute.
38/154Patch the Blue Heeler X Jack Russell helps owner Emma Hassan collect eggs in the morning.
39/154Rolly, a 5yr old Kelpie striking a pose in front of a dam and cows in Springfield. Picture: James Clement
40/154Kate Albiston sent in this shot of her Aussie Shepherd River.
41/154Susie Palmer’s Golden Retriever Ollie, has adopted 5 chicks which were hatched in a incubator, and loves them as if they were his own.
42/154John sent in this lovely pic of Major (7 year old purebred Boxer) and his off-sider Heidi (18 month old purebred human) enjoying the morning air.
43/154Peter and Rusty Rawson having a snooze before they hit the paddocks.
44/154Caitlin Humm sent in some pictures of their red heeler, Billie. She is 18 months and loves to be around family.
45/154Caitlin Humm sent in some pictures of their red heeler, Billie. She is 18 months and loves to be around family.
46/154Anthony Kilmartin sent us these real life statues Bindi and Rocky.
47/154Fiona Hurle sent us this picture of her foster dog and best mate Lawrence. He loves their 530am walk and run to kick start the day, and ending the day with a cuddle and kisses.
48/154Naomi White’s boys keep an eye down the valley at her Darraweit Guim property.
49/154Kellie was a pup who featured in The Weekly Times’ Dog Calendar in 2014, and Karen Woodhart loves her to bits.
50/154Rusty having a quick rest before rounding up the cows. Picture: Peter Rawson
51/154Geraldine Hadden sent in a picture of her two dogs Dolly and Jilly chilling with Fabian the cat.
52/154Gary and Janette Wallace took this shot of Chase the Kelpie doing what he loves.
53/154Laura Kuzmicky sent in her special traveling dog Tobi, who has been all over the world and has his own pram and backpack.
54/154Susie Palmer’s Golden Retriever Ollie, has adopted 5 chicks which were hatched in a incubator, and loves them as if they were his own.
55/154Sophie the pin-up dog featured in The Weekly Times Dog Calendar this year and is quite proud of it! Sent in by an equally proud mum.
56/154Zimbo on the Quad bike caught out by Peter Rawson.
57/154Hope you’re not getting tired of dogs yet! Julie Nixon sent us Nellie the 9-year-old kelpie from Baringup West.
58/154Arabella and owner Jenny Leat on their way to Maccas for a burger.
59/154Don Headlam sent in this picture of Zelda, from Sweden. He reckons she wants her view to be the same as down under.
60/154Rhonda and Colin Bryce sent us this picture of their Kelpie puppies.
61/154Sharyn Burrows sent in Bella looking happy sitting at the human table.
62/154Billie the Kelpie oversees the sheep at Annabelle Head’s farm.
63/154Jimmy looks over the picturesque scenery at Inverleigh, snapped by owner Alan Witcombe.
64/154Harry and Jerry watch over the tractor’s work. Picture: Ashlea Monigatti
65/154Lucy McEachern sent in a pic of Sylvia with her catch of the day.
66/154Leanne McCoy’s 10yr old Border Collie, Margie from Carisbrook.
67/154Sharyn Burrows sent in this pic of Syd.
68/154Ashlea Kate had her hands full with this ute-load of cuteness.
69/154Rock the Boxer gets comfortable snuggled up next to owner Carley Kingsbury.
70/154Tina Meeson sent in this shot of Claira the kelpie x border collie enjoying a pupaccino at Bannockburn Station Cafe.
71/154Jackie Elliot sent us this pic of Baker and her seven blue and tan kelpie pups.
72/154Gracie Lou the Blue Heeler smiles for her owner Adam Stan.
73/154Ros Reynolds sent in this pic of Buster the Stag keeping orphan lamb warm.
74/154Kel Stewart sent in this pic of Rex (out of frame) Roy and Winnie the goat who thinks she’s a dog.
75/154Mouse loves to hang out on her family’s flower farm. Picture: Femke Licciardi
76/154Pip, a 13-year-old Jack Russell calls shotgun on the motorbike. Picture: Femke Licciardi
77/154Gracie Lou looking stylish in sunglasses, captured by Adam Stan.
78/154Annabelle Head sent in these pictures of Nell and Billie on the back of the ute.
79/154Moose lets the wind in his hair on his motorbike at Gippsland. Picture: Ashlee Clarke
80/154Herd2homes rescued this accidental litter of kelpies from a farming property as the owner was going knock them on the head. They have all now been re-homed, - two are in dog sports homes, one is working on a sheep property in South Australia and the other two are beloved active companions. Picture: Peri Chappell
81/154Keely, a Border Terrier is trained to detect contamination in wine barrels. Picture: Dale Webster DOD
82/154Herd2homes rescued this accidental litter of kelpies from a farming property as the owner was going knock them on the head. They have all now been re-homed, - two are in dog sports homes, one is working on a sheep property in South Australia and the other two are beloved active companions. Picture: Peri Chappell
83/154Herd2homes rescued this accidental litter of kelpies from a farming property as the owner was going knock them on the head. They have all now been re-homed, - two are in dog sports homes, one is working on a sheep property in South Australia and the other two are beloved active companions. Picture: Peri Chappell
84/154Sarah Ellery’s Big Boy Bronson a top his favourite rock.
85/154These puppies from an accidental farm litter were surrendered to Herd2homes. All battled parvo but survived and are now living in forever homes across the country. Picture: Peri Chappell
86/154Amanda Manifold’s Chilli after a quick cool down and straight back to work!
87/154Jessica Taffs’ dog Kade at his favourite spot- On the farm in Gippsland Victoria.
88/154Carlene Oliver sent in this pic of 13 of Belle’s 21 pups from 3 litters on the back of the ute.
89/154Amanda Manifold’s dogs Chilli and Bart at the end of shearing for our family at Milangil.
90/154Linda sent in this cute photo of a Kelpie pup.
91/154Loch the Labrador enjoys bath time with his humans, captured by Kerrie Pollock.
92/154Amelia Chintock’s Zeus just “laying around”.
93/154GoGetta Kelpie Stud working dogs pictured with Herd2homes rescue dog Gem. Picture: Peri Chappell
94/154Bridget Thomas sent in Maggie, Bandit, Spaghetti, Tina, Daisy, Tikka, and Ted frolicking on the sand.
95/154Heather Thege sent in these great pictures of her late Kelpie Jed.
96/154Rescue dog Gem at sunset at Herd2homes headquarters at Deniliquin. Picture: Peri Chappell
97/154Caitlyn Remmington caught Jed and Pepper cooling off together.
98/154Carlie sent us this picture of Buddy the staghound/greyhound x loves his new role as the Guardian of little Elvie Barry.
99/154Kerrie Pollock’s Border Collie Fly gets comfy on a pair of boots.
100/154Amelia Chintock’s Sasha loving playtime in the park.
101/154Olivia O’Connor sent in this picture of Ruby the red heeler and Ned the blue heeler enjoying a quick drinks break before heading back to work.
102/154Sarah Condie sent in this shot of Jack and his son Charlie.
103/154Billy was caught cooling off in his backyard pool.
104/154Border Collie Jett was going to be shot after being dumped at an abattoir. He is now living the dream in Perth. Picture: Peri Chappell
105/154Pete and Deb Thornton sent us Freckles enjoying the Oodnadatta Track during our Outback trip earlier this year.
106/154Pooches (Sasha & Zeus) wanting to share the bath with owner Amelia Chintock.
107/154Heather Thege sent in these great pictures of her late Kelpie Jed.
108/154Caitlyn Remmington sent us a pic of Jed rounding up the herd.
109/154Pippen on the Gippsland Free Range Eggs farm, sent in by Ashlee Clarke.
110/154Heather Thege sent in these great pictures of her late Kelpie Jed.
111/154Colleen Maher sent in this picture of Shadow, a Pomeranian/Heeler mix, The King of Korumburra.
112/154Gem, a failed working dog, was saved from the Cootamundra pound in June last year by Herds2homes rescue but is now succeeding at yard dog trials. Picture: Peri Chappell
113/154Olivia Stones strikes a pose with her dog.
114/154Just a good-looking bunch of working dogs posing for a photo. Picture: Peri Chappell
115/154More Herd2homes rescue dogs that have now been placed in good homes. Picture: Peri Chappell
116/154Billy the 4-year-old Blue Heeler carrying his stick while on a walk with his owner Andrea Beattie.
117/154Another Herd2homes success story: Gem and Bundy, a six-year-old dog surrendered for rehoming due to a relationship break down had never seen sheep before. He is now working with a shearing contractor in the Western District. Picture: Peri Chappell
118/154Beau Pearson sent in this shot of the flipping disc dogz- Australia’s first stunt dog team.
119/154Billy the Blue Heeler posing for his owner Andrea Beattie.
120/154Gayle Harding Daniels sent in her dogs Zoe and Murphy running on the beach together.
121/154Olivia Stones sent in this great picture of her puppy.
122/154Zap, Zoo, Zing and Zan - all from an accidental litter on farming property in western Victoria and saved by Herd2homes. Picture: Peri Chappell
123/154Nessie, Winter and Myrtle – Shetland Sheepdogs in front of a fire truck.
124/154Ashlee Clarke sent in this picture of Moose the German Wired Haired pointer and Pippen the Kelpie x Koolie.
125/154Beau Pearson sent in this shot of the flipping disc dogz- Australia’s first stunt dog team.
126/154Sonja Needs sent in Bertie, the 5yo Labrador owned by Melbourne University wine lecturer and winemaker Chris Barnes.
127/154Karina Holmes sent in this shot of Odie, a Kelpie Cross boarder Collie. Rescued from a small backyard Odie found a new home at Red Hill Cherry Farm with owner and trainer Suzanne Holmes. He favorite hobbies are tractors and cherry pickers.
128/154Ella Anderson snapped this picture of Gemma a Smithfield cross from Northern Tasmania,after she had just finished burying a bone and had a tell-tale dirty nose form her work.
129/154Sarah Condie sent us an artistic shot of Jack taking a break on the ramp.
130/154Judy Giles’ dog Tim at Deep Lead near Stawell.
131/154Working on the farm is exhausting for our new puppy Pip, lucky she has Izzy to show her the ropes! Picture: Lisa Menhenett
132/154Italian Greyhound Babette has a nap in a bag. Picture: Martin Evans
133/154Zshai and Brock sent in this picture of their rescue dog Pinchos.
134/154Zshai and Brock sent in this picture of their rescue dog Pinchos.
135/154Italian Greyhound Babette going for a ride in the car. Picture: Martin Evans
136/154Zshai and Brock sent in this picture of their rescue dog Pinchos.
137/154Janice Newnham sent in this model shot of Sasha Newham’s dog Gus.
138/154Dean Sutton sent in this picture of his two border collies Oscar and Ruby, who are best mates.
139/154Janice Newnham sent in this picture of Rain, her loyal working dog who loves a pat!
140/154This is Oscar the Border Collie sneaking into his owner, Dean Sutton’s bed.
141/154Elizabeth Pearson sent us in some pictures of her furry companions through the years.
142/154Babette the Italian Greyhound gets in the Christmas spirit. Picture: Martin Evans
143/154Inez Shepherd loves dogs, even though she has none herself. She has sent us this picture of her uncle’s Kelpie Nyssa who lives in Ararat and is very photogenic.
144/154Elizabeth Pearson sent us in some pictures of her furry companions through the years.
145/154Inez Shepherd loves dogs, even though she has none herself. She has sent us this picture of her uncle’s Kelpie Nyssa who lives in Ararat and is very photogenic.
146/154Elizabeth Pearson sent us in some pictures of her furry companions through the years.
147/154Inez Shepherd loves dogs, even though she has none herself. She has sent us this picture of her uncle’s Kelpie Nyssa who lives in Ararat and is very photogenic.
148/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
149/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
150/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
151/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
152/154Missy the Border Collie-Kelpie cross, surrounded by fleece in the shearing shed. Picture: Zoe Phillips
153/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
154/154An image taken by The Weekly Times photographer Zoe Phillips while she was scouting for 2018 Dogs Calendar subjects.
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