Day of Dogs 2016

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Jen and Billy Gray from Hill End in Victoria sent in this picture of Rusty, a Kelpie. They say Rusty was a special pup from the start. A year ago he broke his front leg and after attempts to pin it and keep him still failed, ended up having it amputated. But they say did not slow him down - half an hour after surgery he broke out of his cage at the clinic and ran around the building. He went back to work as soon as he was allowed, a tad slower but not by much. “Sadly just a month shy of his eighth birthday an accident made us have to make the hardest decision and send him over the rainbow bridge. “This photo shows his personality, he had the biggest heart and was loved by any and all who met him.”

1/114Jen and Billy Gray from Hill End in Victoria sent in this picture of Rusty, a Kelpie. They say Rusty was a special pup from the start. A year ago he broke his front leg and after attempts to pin it and keep him still failed, ended up having it amputated. But they say did not slow him down - half an hour after surgery he broke out of his cage at the clinic and ran around the building. He went back to work as soon as he was allowed, a tad slower but not by much. “Sadly just a month shy of his eighth birthday an accident made us have to make the hardest decision and send him over the rainbow bridge. “This photo shows his personality, he had the biggest heart and was loved by any and all who met him.”

2/114Olivia O’Connor sent in this picture of Ruby the Red Heeler, getting ready for some serious work on a beef farm at Berrys Creek, Gippsland.

Tom and Louise Paltridge sent in this gorgeous picture of Kelpie, Charlie after a weekend at the Whittlesea Show's Fun Dog Show. Their 6-year-old son Lachy entered him where he won ribbons for dog with the longest tail, biggest dog, dog with the happiest smile, best pair of dogs and dog who looks most like his owner.

3/114Tom and Louise Paltridge sent in this gorgeous picture of Kelpie, Charlie after a weekend at the Whittlesea Show's Fun Dog Show. Their 6-year-old son Lachy entered him where he won ribbons for dog with the longest tail, biggest dog, dog with the happiest smile, best pair of dogs and dog who looks most like his owner.

4/11410-year-old Neve sent us this picture of her uncle's farm dog Coffee, who she loves to bits and says is the most photogenic dog in the world.

5/114Caroline Vogels has sent in this great shot of the "Three Tenors" at her place in Castlemaine. They are all rescue dogs and like to be heard. DD is a 13-year-old Shepherd, Vita is a 7-year-old Kelpie and Nicky is the 7-year-old Cross Terrier.

Margaret Peach sent in a picture of her family's much loved Beagle with her 4-year-old grandson James, checking out the surf at the beach in Torquay.

6/114Margaret Peach sent in a picture of her family's much loved Beagle with her 4-year-old grandson James, checking out the surf at the beach in Torquay.

7/114Caroline Vogels from Castlemaine sent in this picture of her Cross Terrier Nicky on the beach, looking camouflaged against the sand.

8/114Brian and Lyn Pattison sent in this picture of their Border Collie Tess' pups (8 in all) at their place in Airly, Victoria.

9/114Kerry Albins sent us this photo of her Kelpies Sam and Sonny mustering goats the hard way at Linera Station, Cobar, NSW.

Annette Rose sent in a picture of Charlie, her Kelpie she rescued from Mirboo North. They now live together at a retirement home near Cranbourne.

10/114Annette Rose sent in a picture of Charlie, her Kelpie she rescued from Mirboo North. They now live together at a retirement home near Cranbourne.

Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria sent us this picture of Border Collie Kelpie cross Tess & the kids sharing dinner with 'Kitty one'.

11/114Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria sent us this picture of Border Collie Kelpie cross Tess & the kids sharing dinner with 'Kitty one'.

Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria shared this picture of Border Collie Kelpie cross Tess (mother), Border Collie Mac (father), Border Collie Jag (not related) and on the table Border Collie Anna (daughter).

12/114Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria shared this picture of Border Collie Kelpie cross Tess (mother), Border Collie Mac (father), Border Collie Jag (not related) and on the table Border Collie Anna (daughter).

10-year-old Neve is pictured with her uncle's farm dog Coffee who is one year older than her. Neve says whenever she goes to visit him he follows her around but sadly he is getting a bit blind and deaf.

13/11410-year-old Neve is pictured with her uncle's farm dog Coffee who is one year older than her. Neve says whenever she goes to visit him he follows her around but sadly he is getting a bit blind and deaf.

Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria snapped Border Collie Anna up on their table. She is named after the tennis player as she is very lady like.

14/114Brian and Lyn Pattison from Airly in Victoria snapped Border Collie Anna up on their table. She is named after the tennis player as she is very lady like.

Melbourne’s Jenny Ogden sent in this picture of Charlie, a 10-year-old Kelpie-Labrador cross. Charlie is Jenny’s son’s dog. The photo was taken while Jenny’s daughter was picking up Jenny’s granddaughters from school.

15/114Melbourne’s Jenny Ogden sent in this picture of Charlie, a 10-year-old Kelpie-Labrador cross. Charlie is Jenny’s son’s dog. The photo was taken while Jenny’s daughter was picking up Jenny’s granddaughters from school.

Anthony Muhlebach from Allans Flat in northeast Victoria sent in this picture of Bella, a Kelpie-Border Collie cross. “(Bella) had a hard day with cattle work, came home and just crashed, pooped,” he says.

16/114Anthony Muhlebach from Allans Flat in northeast Victoria sent in this picture of Bella, a Kelpie-Border Collie cross. “(Bella) had a hard day with cattle work, came home and just crashed, pooped,” he says.

Debra Hustwaite from Learmonth in Victoria sent in some footage of Tillie the 11-month-old Cavoodle, from which this still image has been taken.

17/114Debra Hustwaite from Learmonth in Victoria sent in some footage of Tillie the 11-month-old Cavoodle, from which this still image has been taken.

18/114Eleanor Prime of Beeac, Victoria, sent in this picture of her Kelpies, Manfred and Dusty. The picture was taken on her parents’ farm in Beeac.

19/114Jo O'Keefe has sent in this great photo of Bobbie the Border Collie and Stella the Koolie on their farm at Yambuk in south west Victoria.

20/114Jo O'Keefe's Koolie Stella poses for a picture after having a quick dip in the creek at her farm in Yambuk, Victoria.

Michelle Hines shared this lovely picture of her four faithful Border Collies Stan, Toby, Molly and Ted going for a drive on her farm in Marnoo, Victoria.

21/114Michelle Hines shared this lovely picture of her four faithful Border Collies Stan, Toby, Molly and Ted going for a drive on her farm in Marnoo, Victoria.

Jenny Bond from Brimin, Victoria, sent in this picture of Kojack, a mini Border Collie cross. Kojack is 15 years old. This is him resting on the tummy of Jenny’s partner, Dave.

22/114Jenny Bond from Brimin, Victoria, sent in this picture of Kojack, a mini Border Collie cross. Kojack is 15 years old. This is him resting on the tummy of Jenny’s partner, Dave.

Are we there yet? Jenny Bond from Brimin, Victoria, sent in this picture of Kojack, a mini Border Collie cross. Kojack is 15 years old. This is Jenny’s partner, Dave, and Kojack traveling from Yarrawonga to Rutherglen.

23/114Are we there yet? Jenny Bond from Brimin, Victoria, sent in this picture of Kojack, a mini Border Collie cross. Kojack is 15 years old. This is Jenny’s partner, Dave, and Kojack traveling from Yarrawonga to Rutherglen.

24/114Lisa Warby has sent in these shots of her one-year-old dog Bindi.

25/114James Summerhayes sent us this gorgeous wheel barrow full of Border Collie puppies.

Hamish Mackinnon has sent in this photo of his three dogs Sophie, Sybil and Roy. They are located at Rocklands Farm, Balmoral, keeping dry during the floods.

26/114Hamish Mackinnon has sent in this photo of his three dogs Sophie, Sybil and Roy. They are located at Rocklands Farm, Balmoral, keeping dry during the floods.

27/114Simon Nuske has sent in this sunset picture of his best mate Copper the Hungarian Vizsla.

28/114Lisa Warby has sent in these shots of her one-year-old dog Bindi.

Emma Alston sent in this lovely picture of her dog Buster the Patterndale Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier. He loves a good run around and cashing the ball.

29/114Emma Alston sent in this lovely picture of her dog Buster the Patterndale Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier. He loves a good run around and cashing the ball.

30/114Des Reilly snapped this picture of his dog Meg celebrating the Doggies' grand final win last month.

31/114Sarah Cassidy sent in this photo of China, her spoilt farm dog.

32/114Lisa Warby took this picture of her dog Bindi sitting on the horse's hay. Lisa suggests she was thinking "really, do I haaaave to move?".

33/114Philippa Packer sent in this moment between Dave the Kelpie and Cecil the calf.

Angela Haworth has sent in this gorgeous picture of a 4-week-old Kelpie puppy born and bred at Myamba working dogs in Woorndoo, Victoria. This little cutie is yet to be named.

34/114Angela Haworth has sent in this gorgeous picture of a 4-week-old Kelpie puppy born and bred at Myamba working dogs in Woorndoo, Victoria. This little cutie is yet to be named.

35/114Sarah Cassidy sent in this photo of China, her spoilt farm dog.

Angela Haworth of Woordnoo, Victoria has sent us a photo of Myamba Queen, 18-month-old female kelpie, ready for a day's action. Anywhere the bike goes is where she wants to be. Queen has recently graduated into the work team, travelling with owner Damien across Western District Vic with his work as a livestock contractor.

36/114Angela Haworth of Woordnoo, Victoria has sent us a photo of Myamba Queen, 18-month-old female kelpie, ready for a day's action. Anywhere the bike goes is where she wants to be. Queen has recently graduated into the work team, travelling with owner Damien across Western District Vic with his work as a livestock contractor.

37/114Philippa Packer has shared this gorgeous picture of her Kelpie Dave showing love to Archie the sheep.

38/114This picture of 6-week-old male kelpie pup, Myamba Fido was taken by Angela Haworth at her home in Woordnoo, Victoria.

Emma Alston sent in these photos of Buster the Patterndale Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier. Emma says he is a great companion and always know how to make you smile.

39/114Emma Alston sent in these photos of Buster the Patterndale Terrier x Jack Russell Terrier. Emma says he is a great companion and always know how to make you smile.

40/114Terri Marmo sent in this picture of her dog Nugget waiting to work the sheep at her farm.

41/114Terri Marmo sent in this picture of her dog Nugget waiting to work the sheep at her farm.

Kelpie Tayla Janes, from the Bellarine Peninsula, Clifton Springs enjoys two big walks and several play times a day with her owners Angelika & PJ. She was adopted when her previous owners decided to go away on extended travels around Australia. Picture: Angie Janes

42/114Kelpie Tayla Janes, from the Bellarine Peninsula, Clifton Springs enjoys two big walks and several play times a day with her owners Angelika & PJ. She was adopted when her previous owners decided to go away on extended travels around Australia. Picture: Angie Janes

Dimity Whatley's photo of her Border Collie Flo who is now 12 months old. Dimity says she fills her life with happiness and fun. Flo also spends her weekdays laying around the office or home and spends her weekends riding shotgun and rounding up horses, pigs, sheep and cows. She has proven that a working dog can be a pet as well.

43/114Dimity Whatley's photo of her Border Collie Flo who is now 12 months old. Dimity says she fills her life with happiness and fun. Flo also spends her weekdays laying around the office or home and spends her weekends riding shotgun and rounding up horses, pigs, sheep and cows. She has proven that a working dog can be a pet as well.

Claudia Homeyer from Mildura sent in pictures of her English Staffy, Dora. Dora goes to work with Claudia's partner, Ben, owner of Sunraysia Kitchens Mildura, every day. She greets suppliers and customers and shares lunch with the businessman next door.

44/114Claudia Homeyer from Mildura sent in pictures of her English Staffy, Dora. Dora goes to work with Claudia's partner, Ben, owner of Sunraysia Kitchens Mildura, every day. She greets suppliers and customers and shares lunch with the businessman next door.

45/114This moment was sent in by Lauren Gillard from Tallarook, Victoria. Her Kelpie cross Koolie Drover helps to herd the sheep on their farm.

46/114Claudia Homeyer from Mildura sent in pictures of her English Staffy, Dora. Dora goes to work with Claudia's partner, Ben, owner of Sunraysia Kitchens Mildura, every day. She greets suppliers and customers and shares lunch with the businessman next door.

Dimity Whatley has sent in these photos of Flo, her purebred Border Collie. Here she is at eight weeks old in the shearing shed of the farm she now loves spending time at.

47/114Dimity Whatley has sent in these photos of Flo, her purebred Border Collie. Here she is at eight weeks old in the shearing shed of the farm she now loves spending time at.

48/114Kelpie Tayla Janes, from the Bellarine Peninsula, Clifton Springs enjoys two big walks and several play times a day with her owners Angelika & PJ. She was adopted when her previous owners decided to go away on extended travels around Australia. Picture: Angie Janes

These two 20-week-old Basenji puppies are brother and sister who do absolutely everything together. Vicki Kendrigan, from Mildura, says her dogs Jack and Lucy are “besties”.

49/114These two 20-week-old Basenji puppies are brother and sister who do absolutely everything together. Vicki Kendrigan, from Mildura, says her dogs Jack and Lucy are “besties”.

Kylie Walford's Neopolitan Mastiffs Emperor and Stella love working around the farm in Portland. Kylie says Stella and Emperor enjoy moving the rowdy calves from paddock to paddock, fencing and paddock renovations all in a supervisory role off the back of the farm ute.

50/114Kylie Walford's Neopolitan Mastiffs Emperor and Stella love working around the farm in Portland. Kylie says Stella and Emperor enjoy moving the rowdy calves from paddock to paddock, fencing and paddock renovations all in a supervisory role off the back of the farm ute.

Vicki Kendrigan sent in this picture of her photogenic Basenji pup Jack. Vicki says they're very naughty but because they're so cute they can get away with almost anything.

51/114Vicki Kendrigan sent in this picture of her photogenic Basenji pup Jack. Vicki says they're very naughty but because they're so cute they can get away with almost anything.

52/114Kylie Walford took this photo of her Neopolitan Mastiff Emperor having a rest by the tractor on their farm in Portland, Victoria.

53/114Vicki Kendrigan sent in this picture of her 20-week-old Basenji puppy Jack. He loves the camera and even offers to "help" Vicki out by carrying her camera.

Louise Jones sent in some photos of Toby Jones (aka “Little Man”) who is a 10-year-old purebred English Border Collie. He works and lives on an Angus beef farm at Devon North in Gippsland. Louise says Toby is a hard working, all-round champion that has a passion to please and is the most faithful of dogs.

54/114Louise Jones sent in some photos of Toby Jones (aka “Little Man”) who is a 10-year-old purebred English Border Collie. He works and lives on an Angus beef farm at Devon North in Gippsland. Louise says Toby is a hard working, all-round champion that has a passion to please and is the most faithful of dogs.

Sarah Chant sent in this gorgeous shot of her five-year-old Kelpie Tully. She explored some of the mountain ranges around Warrion in southwest Victoria.

55/114Sarah Chant sent in this gorgeous shot of her five-year-old Kelpie Tully. She explored some of the mountain ranges around Warrion in southwest Victoria.

56/114Jane Jennings sent in this picture of three-year-old Lexie Elford and her best friend Henri the dog.

57/114Terri Marmo sent in this beautiful picture of her three Kelpies from Herd2Homes - foster siblings Cracker, Cyril and Cora.

Sarah Chant sent in this picture of Tully, who is a now 5 yr old Kelpie. She is a work dog at Warrion in south Victoria. She was just being a nuisance one day as a pup so she was put on top of a cow as it was safer on top of a cow rather than under it. Myra (the cow) was a great pup sitter.

58/114Sarah Chant sent in this picture of Tully, who is a now 5 yr old Kelpie. She is a work dog at Warrion in south Victoria. She was just being a nuisance one day as a pup so she was put on top of a cow as it was safer on top of a cow rather than under it. Myra (the cow) was a great pup sitter.

Sarah Chant sent in this picture of Tully, a five-year-old Kelpie from Warrion, Victoria. Here she is enjoying the beaches of the southwest coast.

59/114Sarah Chant sent in this picture of Tully, a five-year-old Kelpie from Warrion, Victoria. Here she is enjoying the beaches of the southwest coast.

60/114Terri Marmo sent in this photo of the baby of the family, Fair Dinkum - or “Dink” for short - just being a young pup.

Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Gus. She said Gus was “a big softie”. She says Gus likes nothing better than snuggling: happily sitting on a lap (usually Sasha’s, as pictured), leaning into the driver’s back with his head on their shoulder whilst on the ATV, and generally lounging around.

61/114Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Gus. She said Gus was “a big softie”. She says Gus likes nothing better than snuggling: happily sitting on a lap (usually Sasha’s, as pictured), leaning into the driver’s back with his head on their shoulder whilst on the ATV, and generally lounging around.

Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Gus. Janice called Gus “a big softie”. This is Gus lounging in the hay.

62/114Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Gus. Janice called Gus “a big softie”. This is Gus lounging in the hay.

If those ears were any bigger, Gus would take off! Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer. She called Gus, pictured here as a puppy, “a big softie”.

63/114If those ears were any bigger, Gus would take off! Janice Newnham from Walwa in northeast Victoria sent in pictures of her son Sasha’s German Shorthaired Pointer. She called Gus, pictured here as a puppy, “a big softie”.

64/114Vita the Border Collie-Kelpie Cross plays around in the straw while soaking up the sun in Castlemaine. Picture: Janet Barker

Kathy Pink from a farming property near Boort sent in this picture of working dogs Bindi, Zoe and Kellie. “They are all very handy dogs and we wouldn’t be without them,” Kathy says. “They all have different personalities and good natural working instinct and very keen workers.”

65/114Kathy Pink from a farming property near Boort sent in this picture of working dogs Bindi, Zoe and Kellie. “They are all very handy dogs and we wouldn’t be without them,” Kathy says. “They all have different personalities and good natural working instinct and very keen workers.”

Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his 2-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari said Dexter was his best friend and had a personality all his own. Dexter as a puppy the day he went home with Aari.

66/114Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his 2-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari said Dexter was his best friend and had a personality all his own. Dexter as a puppy the day he went home with Aari.

Emma Sutherland from Cressy in Tasmania sent in this gorgeous picture of her Golden Retriever puppy Coco, enjoying a day out with the sun on her face and wind in her ears.

67/114Emma Sutherland from Cressy in Tasmania sent in this gorgeous picture of her Golden Retriever puppy Coco, enjoying a day out with the sun on her face and wind in her ears.

Kathy Pink from a farming property near Boort sent in this picture of her son’s dog, six-year-old Kelpie Rocky. Kathy says Rocky is a paddock dog with a good cast on the sheep and a calm worker.

68/114Kathy Pink from a farming property near Boort sent in this picture of her son’s dog, six-year-old Kelpie Rocky. Kathy says Rocky is a paddock dog with a good cast on the sheep and a calm worker.

Brian and Lyn Gane from Seelands, NSW, sent in a picture of their Kelpie, Jess. They say Jess is as energetic as any Kelpie and will round up anything that moves “except cattle with long floppy ears - Brahmans have her measure”. And after a hard day’s work, Jess loves to take a sunset dip in the Clarence River.

69/114Brian and Lyn Gane from Seelands, NSW, sent in a picture of their Kelpie, Jess. They say Jess is as energetic as any Kelpie and will round up anything that moves “except cattle with long floppy ears - Brahmans have her measure”. And after a hard day’s work, Jess loves to take a sunset dip in the Clarence River.

70/114Zeb Broadbent is a stock agent from Bridgewater and says his Kelpies come with him every day. These are Lucy and Ivy.

Zeb Broadbent is a stock agent from Bridgewater and says his Kelpies come with him every day. Zeb is getting a smooch from Kelpie Lucy, with Ivy and 10-year-old Charlie also hitching a ride.

71/114Zeb Broadbent is a stock agent from Bridgewater and says his Kelpies come with him every day. Zeb is getting a smooch from Kelpie Lucy, with Ivy and 10-year-old Charlie also hitching a ride.

A dog’s life is certainly not all play. Photographer Mal Heywood was at the Beloka Kelpies 20th annual Victorian Cattle, Sheep and Duck Dog Championships at Welshpool last weekend to capture all the action. In this picture, Australian Working Dog Rescue co-founder Carey Edwards, from Oakville NSW, works the sheep with Spook.

72/114A dog’s life is certainly not all play. Photographer Mal Heywood was at the Beloka Kelpies 20th annual Victorian Cattle, Sheep and Duck Dog Championships at Welshpool last weekend to capture all the action. In this picture, Australian Working Dog Rescue co-founder Carey Edwards, from Oakville NSW, works the sheep with Spook.

73/114A dog’s life is certainly not all play. Photographer Mal Heywood was at the Beloka Kelpies 20th annual Victorian Cattle, Sheep and Duck Dog Championships at Welshpool last weekend to capture all the action. In this picture Campbell Smedley from the Yarra Valley works with Stewy.

74/114The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016. Jock Laidlaw's dogs at Yalla-Y-Poora, Oscar and Otie, the pug.

It’s thirsty work being a dog. Kelpies Boof and Missy and Border Collie Maisy are quenching what we’re sure is a hard-earned thirst. Boof belongs to Ian Cameron, while Missy and Maisie belong to Ian’s dad, Hugh from The Yanko, Jerilderie, where the picture was taken.

75/114It’s thirsty work being a dog. Kelpies Boof and Missy and Border Collie Maisy are quenching what we’re sure is a hard-earned thirst. Boof belongs to Ian Cameron, while Missy and Maisie belong to Ian’s dad, Hugh from The Yanko, Jerilderie, where the picture was taken.

Ready to go, Darkie the Jack Russell is off to work. Darkie belongs to Hugh and Heather Cameron from The Yanko, Jerilderie. This picture was taken on the farm by Elizabeth Cameron.

76/114Ready to go, Darkie the Jack Russell is off to work. Darkie belongs to Hugh and Heather Cameron from The Yanko, Jerilderie. This picture was taken on the farm by Elizabeth Cameron.

Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his two-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari says Dexter is his best friend and has a personality all his own.

77/114Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his two-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari says Dexter is his best friend and has a personality all his own.

Clearly it was nap time in this picture. Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his two-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari says Dexter is his best friend and has a personality all his own.

78/114Clearly it was nap time in this picture. Aari Mellington from Horsham sent in pictures of his two-year-old Border Collie Dexter. Aari says Dexter is his best friend and has a personality all his own.

79/114Heather Pearce took this picture of her Kelpie Flynn on his way to his forever home in Sunbury, Victoria at just 8 weeks old.

80/114Border Collie-Kelpie Cross rescue dog Vita, 7, finds a comfy spot to lie in the sun at Castlemaine. Picture: Janet Barker

Jordon Halpin sent in this picture of his eight-month-old Red Heeler, Roo, in their backyard at Sunbury, Victoria. Jordon said Roo was adopted earlier this year from Working Breed Rehab “and life has been a bundle of laughs ever since”.

81/114Jordon Halpin sent in this picture of his eight-month-old Red Heeler, Roo, in their backyard at Sunbury, Victoria. Jordon said Roo was adopted earlier this year from Working Breed Rehab “and life has been a bundle of laughs ever since”.

Danielle Nixon sent in this picture of her two loyal fur babies Miley, 5 and her son Billy, 3. Danielle loves to come home to their different personalities and wagging tails everyday.

82/114Danielle Nixon sent in this picture of her two loyal fur babies Miley, 5 and her son Billy, 3. Danielle loves to come home to their different personalities and wagging tails everyday.

Dogs can hold many different roles in their household. Fem Licciardi from Wandin Valley Flowers in Wandin North sent in some pictures of her dogs taken around the flower farm. Mouse (left) is a three-year-old Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross and Pip is an 11-year-old Jack Russell. Fem says Pip is chief of vermin control around the farm, and Mouse’s main job is greeting customers.

83/114Dogs can hold many different roles in their household. Fem Licciardi from Wandin Valley Flowers in Wandin North sent in some pictures of her dogs taken around the flower farm. Mouse (left) is a three-year-old Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross and Pip is an 11-year-old Jack Russell. Fem says Pip is chief of vermin control around the farm, and Mouse’s main job is greeting customers.

Fem Licciardi from Wandin Valley Flowers in Wandin North sent in some pictures of her dogs taken around the flower farm. Mouse is a three-year-old Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross whose main job is greeting customers.

84/114Fem Licciardi from Wandin Valley Flowers in Wandin North sent in some pictures of her dogs taken around the flower farm. Mouse is a three-year-old Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross whose main job is greeting customers.

85/114Heather Pearse sent in this picture of her 18-month-old Kelpie Flynn at her home in Sunbury, loving life.

86/114Jacob Christie sent in this picture taken in Birchip of Meg the Border Collie and Toby the Kelpie.

Kate Parker sent in the picture of Misty, a 2-year-old sheep, cattle & spud farm dog from Yeo, Victoria. She loves her dad Jack Parker and regular ute rides to the Birregurra pub.

87/114Kate Parker sent in the picture of Misty, a 2-year-old sheep, cattle & spud farm dog from Yeo, Victoria. She loves her dad Jack Parker and regular ute rides to the Birregurra pub.

88/114Heather Pearse from Sunbury sent in this picture of her Kelpie Flynn going for a run in the outdoors.

89/114Fiona Myers sent in this picture of 12-year-old Meg enjoying some sunshine.

90/114Kerry McGlade sent in a family portrait of Border Collie Sam, 3, with his brothers Josh, 12, and Ben, 10.

Emma Sutherland from Cressy in Tasmania sent in this gorgeous picture of her Golden Retriever puppy Coco, enjoying a Sunday drive around her farm.

91/114Emma Sutherland from Cressy in Tasmania sent in this gorgeous picture of her Golden Retriever puppy Coco, enjoying a Sunday drive around her farm.

Rich Ellis from Bothwell in Tasmania sent in this picture of Boof (Smithfield Breed), Tasmanian born and bred, loves jumping on everything and anything. Here he is eager to bring in a mob of sheep.

92/114Rich Ellis from Bothwell in Tasmania sent in this picture of Boof (Smithfield Breed), Tasmanian born and bred, loves jumping on everything and anything. Here he is eager to bring in a mob of sheep.

93/114Diana Ellis from Bothwell, Tasmania sent in this picture of Loui the tractor Corgi, only ever rides shotgun or refuses to come at all.

94/114Jacqueline Coatsworth from Ballarat sent in a picture of her best mate, Mate. Here he is exploring on his grandparent’s farm in Wycheproof.

95/114Emma Sutherland sent in this picture of Jack, Mack, and Ash loving the October snow in Bothwell, Tasmania.

Clancy, the 18 month old Border Collie, loves nothing more than to spend a sunny afternoon checking pastures and crops with his owner Matthew Carracher in Warrnambool.

96/114Clancy, the 18 month old Border Collie, loves nothing more than to spend a sunny afternoon checking pastures and crops with his owner Matthew Carracher in Warrnambool.

97/114Emma Sutherland sent in this picture of Clem the golden retriever and his best Surfer boys in Port Fairy enjoying the good weather (not).

This is Nelson- a 13-year-old Jack Russell from Murrabit in Victoria. His owners Daniel and Elissa Keath sent in this picture of him helping with the farm work. He also loves going rabbiting and shooting foxes.

98/114This is Nelson- a 13-year-old Jack Russell from Murrabit in Victoria. His owners Daniel and Elissa Keath sent in this picture of him helping with the farm work. He also loves going rabbiting and shooting foxes.

99/114Fiona Myers sent in this picture of her grey and tan Kelpie Frank, A.K.A the wonder dog. He’s only two but already a big part of the team.

Lisa Angus sent in this picture of a litter of Kelpies bred by Mark and Kristine Wathen in Yellingbo. The photo was taken at the beginning of August when the puppies were about 7 weeks old, just before they went to their new homes.

100/114Lisa Angus sent in this picture of a litter of Kelpies bred by Mark and Kristine Wathen in Yellingbo. The photo was taken at the beginning of August when the puppies were about 7 weeks old, just before they went to their new homes.

Jacqueline Coatsworth from Ballarat sent in a picture of her best mate, Mate. Here he is checking out the sheep’s water on his grandparent’s farm in Wycheproof.

101/114Jacqueline Coatsworth from Ballarat sent in a picture of her best mate, Mate. Here he is checking out the sheep’s water on his grandparent’s farm in Wycheproof.

Faye Vallance from Tempy in Victoria sent in this picture of Bob who is a 13-year-old Coolie/Kelpie cross (she thinks). After retiring as a cattle dog, she now loves to fetch anything anyone throws including stumps,balls and bottles.

102/114Faye Vallance from Tempy in Victoria sent in this picture of Bob who is a 13-year-old Coolie/Kelpie cross (she thinks). After retiring as a cattle dog, she now loves to fetch anything anyone throws including stumps,balls and bottles.

103/114Diana Ellis from Bothwell, Tasmania sent in this picture of Loui the tractor Corgi, only ever rides shotgun or refuses to come at all.

The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016 Zeb Broadbent is a stock agent from Bridgewater and says his Kelpies come with him every day. Kelpie Barry as a puppy. Barry is now 5 months old. Pictures: Zeb Broadbent

104/114The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016 Zeb Broadbent is a stock agent from Bridgewater and says his Kelpies come with him every day. Kelpie Barry as a puppy. Barry is now 5 months old. Pictures: Zeb Broadbent

The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016. Jordon Halpin sent in this picture of his 8-month-old Red Heeler, Roo in their backyard at Sunbury. Jordon said Roo was adopted earlier this year from Working Breed Rehab

105/114The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016. Jordon Halpin sent in this picture of his 8-month-old Red Heeler, Roo in their backyard at Sunbury. Jordon said Roo was adopted earlier this year from Working Breed Rehab "and life has been a bundle of laughs ever since". Picture: Jordon Halpin

Kylie Walford sent in some pictures of her Neopolitan Mastiffs Stella (3) and Emperor (5) are seasoned 'ute dogs' from Portland, Victoria who like to supervise the daily farm duties from the back of the ute.

106/114Kylie Walford sent in some pictures of her Neopolitan Mastiffs Stella (3) and Emperor (5) are seasoned 'ute dogs' from Portland, Victoria who like to supervise the daily farm duties from the back of the ute.

107/114Kylie Walford sent in some pictures of her Neopolitan Mastiffs Stella (3) and Emperor (5) are seasoned 'ute dogs' from Portland, Victoria who like to supervise the daily farm duties from the back of the ute.

Scotty Bell from Goondiwindi in Queensland sent in this picture of hisfour year old blue heeler Maverick. Scotty says Mav is just plainawesome and his best friend. He also says he is a bit of a lunatic and thinks he is part human, but also likes to think he can do some cattle work every now and then.

108/114Scotty Bell from Goondiwindi in Queensland sent in this picture of hisfour year old blue heeler Maverick. Scotty says Mav is just plainawesome and his best friend. He also says he is a bit of a lunatic and thinks he is part human, but also likes to think he can do some cattle work every now and then.

Malcolm Campkin-Smith sent in the picture of his true Australia working dog Sebenze. Her name is Xhosa ( African language) meaning work and that she does.

109/114Malcolm Campkin-Smith sent in the picture of his true Australia working dog Sebenze. Her name is Xhosa ( African language) meaning work and that she does.

110/114Kerry Whitelegg sent in this picture of her 13-year-old Mastiff/Shepherd Cross gazing out across the water.

Donna Thomson from Scotsburn in Victoria sent in a photo of her 3-year-old Aussie Shepherd – ‘Murphy’. He absolutely loves the troughs all year round.

111/114Donna Thomson from Scotsburn in Victoria sent in a photo of her 3-year-old Aussie Shepherd – ‘Murphy’. He absolutely loves the troughs all year round.

Rosalind Brooker sent in this cute picture of Roy (2yrs 2mths) & Alfie (2yrs 11mths). They are Puggles from Mildura, Victoria. They were adopted as puppies through local group SARG.

112/114Rosalind Brooker sent in this cute picture of Roy (2yrs 2mths) & Alfie (2yrs 11mths). They are Puggles from Mildura, Victoria. They were adopted as puppies through local group SARG.

113/114A majestic picture of Vita the Border Collie-Kelpie Cross on a hill at her farm in Castlemaine. Picture: Janet Barker

The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016. Trudie Chant from Mildura sent in these pictures of her three dogs. Lying down is Rusty, a seven-year-old ex-farm Kelpie; Ginge, who's 14 and another farm rescue; and Tilley, a five-year-old Rottweiler. Trudie works in a vet clinic and volunteers with Sunraysia Animal Rehousing Group. Trudie says both Kelpies have learnt how to be pet dogs and love their new life. She also says Ginge is so chilled out he comes into schools with her when they talk to children about responsible pet ownership. Pictures: Russell P Murphy Photography

114/114The Weekly Times Day of Dogs 2016. Trudie Chant from Mildura sent in these pictures of her three dogs. Lying down is Rusty, a seven-year-old ex-farm Kelpie; Ginge, who's 14 and another farm rescue; and Tilley, a five-year-old Rottweiler. Trudie works in a vet clinic and volunteers with Sunraysia Animal Rehousing Group. Trudie says both Kelpies have learnt how to be pet dogs and love their new life. She also says Ginge is so chilled out he comes into schools with her when they talk to children about responsible pet ownership. Pictures: Russell P Murphy Photography

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