1/86Zara from Wangoom, as long as she has a tennis ball by her side, and someone nearby to throw it, she is happy. Picture: Michael Dennis
Day of Dogs 2018
PICTURE GALLERY: WE’VE been inundated with pictures from The Weekly Times readers as we celebrate Day of Dogs 2018. BROWSE NOW.
2/86Sophie Pieroen sent in this picture of Ted (10) and his little sister Pip (10 weeks). Picture: Contributed
3/86Ned is a 10 year old Border Collie X Begal from Warracknabeal who has been through two rounds of chemotherapy for Lymphoma Cancer and has come out the other end stronger than ever. Picture: Greg Nicholson
4/86Holly the Kelpie on a trip to Mount Macedon. Picture: David Virgo
5/86Kelpie “Bushman Ned Kelly” and friends on a hay bale at Lockhart. Picture: Libby Gooden
6/86Odin and Koda fill in the day at their Greenhill property. Picture: Joolee Hughes
7/86Luna is top dog in lots of ways. Very protective of her owners, and loves to sit in a far away paddock and just watch cattle at her property in Wangoom. Picture: Michael Dennis
8/86John Crothers and his mate Megs looking happy to finish silage for another year. Picture: Cath Crothers
9/86Carlia Byron sent in these pictures of her Kelpie Diesel and brand new pups on her farm at Callawadda, Victoria.
10/86Koby Stewart from Stawell sent in this picture of his puppy Ally who loves playing fetch and going swimming in the beach.
11/86Border Collie Ted (10) and his little sister Pip (10 weeks).
12/86Sissy is a Smithfield X Border Collies from Snake Valley. Picture: Colleen Wilson
13/86Peggy the Miniature Schnauzer/cowgirl from Illabo, NSW. Picture: Supplied
14/86Kelpie Gemma is an all-rounder on the farm but also loves to be a couch potato in her down time. Picture: Hannah Perkins
15/86Aj Vickery sent in this gorgeous shot of true friendship at Truelight Farm. Picture: Supplied
16/86Jemma is a Kelpie x Border Collie. She loves sheep herding and agility. This photo is from recent NADAC agility Nationals. Picture: Julie Hole
17/86Meg is the farm dog turned house dog that sadly passed away a month ago. She couldn’t be left out of Day of Dogs though. Picture: Fiona Myers
18/86Chloe Smith with her rescue kelpie Dusty. Picture: Chloe Smith
19/86Blue is a 12 yo cavalier King Charles spaniel who started life in country NSW, then to Canberra before heading to Darwin for 5 years and now in Vic where’s he’s discovered sheep - and rabbits. Neither sheep nor rabbits are too worried by him but Blue doesn’t seem to realise that. Picture: Drew English
20/86Day of Dogs 2018. Jack Russell cross Foxy Max licks his lips in anticipation of a treat while Kelpie Ava looks on at the same treat. Picture: Georgie Sanders
21/86Gus and Rolly the Kelpies admiring the sunset at Springfield in Victoria. Picture: James Clement
22/86Kelpie Ava loves being in front of the camera at her Eaglehawk property. Picture: Georgie Sanders
23/86Carlia Byron sent in these pictures of her Kelpie Diesel and brand new pups on her farm at Callawadda, Victoria.
24/86Carlia Byron sent in these pictures of her Kelpie Diesel and brand new pups on her farm at Callawadda, Victoria.
25/86Chloe Smith’s rescue Kelpie Dusty. Picture: Chloe Smith
26/86Chloe Smith’s rescue Kelpie Dusty rules the roost from the top of a hay bale. Picture: Chloe Smith
27/86Chloe Smith’s rescue Kelpie Dusty relaxes on the couch with Chloe’s partner Michael. Picture: Chloe Smith
28/86Colt waking up bright eyed for a days work in Carboor. Picture: Rachael Mitchell
29/86The Weekly Times day of Dogs 2018. Bea the Border Collie directing the harvest on French Island. Picture: Judy Porritt, Lara Farm, French Island , Victoria.
30/86The Weekly Times day of Dogs 2018. The boss of the board. 18 month old Tully keeps a keen eye on the shearing.
31/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018. Border Collie Ted (10) and his little sister Pip (10 weeks).
32/86Taya and Tim Tracey from Wangaratta sent in this picture of their labradoodle Sam. They described Sam as “lovable but slightly neurotic”.
33/86Mack and Rolly having a prickly encounter in Springfield, Vic. Picture: James Clement
34/86Willow the German Shepherd, resisting juicy bones at the Seymour Ag Show. Who would have thought this dog would win the distraction challenge? Picture: Belinda Cowburn
35/86Mini Foxies Frida (left) and Skyla (right) helped out with their first shearing on the farm at Pine Grove (near Mitiamo, Vic) when they were 11 weeks old. This picture was take mid arfternoon when they were tired enough to sit still. Picture: Shari Rankin
36/86Zoe Phillip’s much loved Kelpie Bruce, who loves a walk in the bush.
37/86Frida is a regular helper in the shed and yards, although as you can see she has a tendency to go for a snooze in the bales. Picture: Shari Rankin
38/86Taya and Tim Tracey from Wangaratta sent in this picture of their labradoodle Sam. They described Sam as “lovable but slightly neurotic”.
39/86Taya and Tim Tracey from Wangaratta sent in this picture of their labradoodle Sam. They described Sam as “lovable but slightly neurotic”.
40/86Kelpie pup Clancy with an odd choice of toy. Picture: Georgina Richardson
41/86Taya and Tim Tracey from Wangaratta sent in this picture of their labradoodle Sam. They described Sam as “lovable but slightly neurotic”.
42/86Chucky chills out with owner Kimberley Burridge after a hard day on the farm at Chooks at the Rooke in Cororooke, Victoria. Picture: Supplied
43/86Meg the Kelpie poses at her property in Undera. Picture: Bec Wilson
44/86Blink the Kelpie takes it easy in Goroke. Picture: Brandylea Cuming
45/86Dorle Vaughan sent in this picture of her grandson Hendrix and his two best buddies, Sal the Huntaway and Jimmy the brown Kelpie, hanging out at her property near Mortlake. Picture: Supplied
46/86Carmen Grodzki sent in this snap of her Kelpie pup Tim Tam. Picture: Supplied
47/86Friends Lottie the Australian Terrier with Buzzy the Border Collie pup just waiting to grow up and work with sheep on their farm in Tasmania. Picture: Elizabeth Long
48/86Bella the 3-year-old rescue Kelpie helps out in the garden. Picture: Graeme Cook
49/86Norm O’Brien and his mate Border Collie Jose who is always with him whether at home or travelling. Picture: Supplied
50/86Nellie the 10 year-old Kelpie loves the farm life, especially when she gets to go swimming. Picture: Julie Nixon
51/86Bella the 3-year-old rescue Kelpie. Her owners say she is great company and an important member of the family. Picture: Graeme Cook
52/86Rolly the Kelpie on a foggy morning in Springfield. Picture: James Clement
53/86Odin the 10 month-old Huntaway/Woldfhound Cross from Greenhill. Picture: Joolee Hughes
54/86Millie the English Staffie from Sunbury loves going for rides in the sidecar. Picture: Greg Bolger
55/86Russell Martin’s best mat ‘T’ stays sun safe while on watch duty in Bairnsdale. Picture: Supplied
56/86Scruffy is an 8.5 year old mix of Border Collie, Kelpie, Heeler and Field Spaniel and lives in Crib Point. Picture: Martina Straub
57/86Allyce Whinray sent in this pic of her Australian Shepherd Ruby at Nug Nig in Victoria. Picture: Supplied
58/86Saus, the purebred miniature dachshund from the Mornington Peninsula, loves to be part of the action on the farm, hence the special seat on the back of the bike. Picture: Jane Turney
59/86Foxy pup Sadie and Nellie Patterson’s West Highland x Jack Russell pup Poppy on the back of Lacey Greig’s ute looking for rabbits in Romsey. Picture: Supplied
60/86Wilfred from Waubra helps out in the shearing shed. Picture: Stu Robertson
61/86Allyce Whinray sent in this pic of her Australian Shepherd Ruby at Nug Nig in Victoria. Picture: Supplied
62/86Miss Lucy Jack enjoys an icecream after her run around Bendigo. Picture: Marls Jack
63/86Wilfred from Waubra rests on the couch after a busy day in the shearing shed. Picture: Stu Robertson
64/86Millie the English Staffie from Sunbury loves going for rides in the sidecar. Picture: Greg Bolger
65/86Toto the Australian Silky Terrior from Broadford. Picture: Greg Stute
66/86Scruffy is an 8.5 year old mix of Border Collie, Kelpie, Heeler and Field Spaniel and lives in Crib Point. Picture: Martina Straub
67/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Val Rees sent in this picture of a couple of dogs she saw conducting a meet-and-greet in Wedderburn. "My hubby and I were on a road trip and whilst passing through the Victorian rural town of Wedderburn I spotted these two dogs walking down the street who stopped to welcome these other dogs that were in the back of a working ute parked on the side of the road. "We watched in amazement as these two dogs took it in turns to reach up to sniff and say hi the kelpie in the ute, there was no one around and the body language of all these dogs was calm and welcoming ( with not a growl or bark to be herd ) such a wonderful thing to witness. "Then with all tails wagging the two dogs left and went on their way. "This bought such a smile to our faces to witness and reminded us of 'GOOD OLE COUNTRY HOSPITALITY'."
68/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Colleen Maher sent in this picture of 18-year-old Shadow Maher. "The Grand Old Boy of Korumburra," she says.
69/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs2018 Barbara Lamb from Narre Warren sent in this picture of Roxy and Ella. "This photo was taken the day we brought our red cattle dog-cross, Ella, home to Narre Warren after a long drive from Canberra from a foster rescue home to meet our Bernese Mountain dog X, Roxy. It was love at first sight! "Sadly we lost Roxy last November, one month short of her 12th birthday. "Now our beloved Ella has cancer and her time left with us will be short. "They have been a constant delight and the most wonderful companions. "Dogs provide you with unconditional love and loyalty, unmatched by any other living being."
70/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Gerry Fleming from Geelong sent in these pictures of Ruby the Border Collie. "Ruby came to us at nine weeks old and is now 18 months old. She lives a life of leisure and roams our ½ acre block. She is very lovable, good natured and protective. Loves long walks, chewing shoes and chasing tennis balls."
71/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Gerry Fleming from Geelong sent in these pictures of Ruby the Border Collie. "Ruby came to us at nine weeks old and is now 18 months old. She lives a life of leisure and roams our ½ acre block. She is very lovable, good natured and protective. Loves long walks, chewing shoes and chasing tennis balls."
72/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Suzi Duncan from Whittlesea sent in this picture of her 13-month-old Rottweiler, Simma. She says Simma not only helps her down the street and at the market but also helps with the farm work by taking over the tractor. "She is my companion, my mate, my work assistant and support. She epitomizes the love a dog can give and she is only 13 months old."
73/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Suzi Duncan from Whittlesea sent in this picture of her 13-month-old Rottweiler, Simma. She says Simma not only helps her down the street and at the market but also helps with the farm work by taking over the tractor. "She is my companion, my mate, my work assistant and support. She epitomizes the love a dog can give and she is only 13 months old."
74/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Amy Smith in Middle Park sent in a picture of Basil the Jack Russell going for a walk down at the beach.
75/86The Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Kayla Rigano sent in this picture of Sheila the blue heeler from Ferndale Victoria "She loves to load the cattle on the truck then ride in style up front," Kayla says
76/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Stefanie van Voorthuizen from Chidlow, WA, sent in these pictures of Border Collie, Dayzee Belle. "Dayzee suffered a brain injury when she was only a few hours old, and was not expected to live," Stefanie says. "She managed to pull through, and came to live with us at five months old. "She needed a lot of help with walking properly and balance, and also suffered many seizures. "Her big brother, Fidel Castro (Labrador x German Shepherd, pictured together), was her protector and constant companion up until he passed 2 1/2 years ago. "Dayzee celebrated her 8th birthday in June, and is a happy go lucky girl, and we are blessed to have her in our lives."
77/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Stefanie van Voorthuizen from Chidlow, WA, sent in these pictures of Border Collie, Dayzee Belle. "Dayzee suffered a brain injury when she was only a few hours old, and was not expected to live," Stefanie says. "She managed to pull through, and came to live with us at five months old. "She needed a lot of help with walking properly and balance, and also suffered many seizures. "Her big brother, Fidel Castro (Labrador x German Shepherd, pictured together), was her protector and constant companion up until he passed 2 1/2 years ago. "Dayzee celebrated her 8th birthday in June, and is a happy go lucky girl, and we are blessed to have her in our lives."
78/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Jaclyn Traianidis from Shepparton sent in a picture of Diesel, her 10-year-old beagle.
79/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Dennis and Samantha Reynolds from Orbost sent in this picture of their kids Fletcher and Hudson with Kelpie Rusty. They say Rusty's second love (after his family) is chasing the sprinklers on the irrigation lines!
80/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Olivia O’Connor of Berrys Creek sent in this picture of Red Heeler Ruby in the long grass.
81/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018. Kim Rycroft's New Zealand Border Collie Buddy is a proud, regal and gentle soul.
82/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Olivia O’Connor of Berrys Creek sent in this picture of the dogs checking the water troughs. Pictured are Ruby the Red Heeler, owned by Olivia, and Ned the Blue Heeler, owned by Fergus O’Connor.
83/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Marj Shay from Maiden Gully sent in this picture of nine-month-old Kelpie-Border Collie cross, Paddy. "He loves to play ball and is fantastic and fetching and bringing them back to us. However, he is cheeky and very quick at staying often just out of our reach," she says. "He also loves too play with the water in the hoses. While we are watering the garden he constantly runs around us trying to grab the water. "Paddy is also an up and coming sheep dog. He is determined to chase the sheep instead of rounding them up, he thinks it is the best fun to run and chase them all over the place."
84/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Ann-Kathrin Jenner from Pakenham sent in these pictures of Romeo, the Australian Kelpie.
85/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Ann-Kathrin Jenner from Pakenham sent in these pictures of Romeo, the Australian Kelpie.
86/86The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2018 #dayofdogs18 Lee Balcam from Bacchus Marsh sent in this picture of his dog named Cee Cee. "I’m a good dog but sometimes I just got to do my own thing!!"
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