Casterton Working Dog Auction 2019
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CCAASSTTEERRTTOONN WWOORRKKIINNGG DDOOGG AAUUCCTTIIOONN SSuunnddaayy,, JJuunnee 99th,, 22001199 IIssllaanndd PPaarrkk,, CCaasstteerrttoonn Demonstrations Sale 9.30am – 2.30pm Catalogue Auction 3.00pm Quality Working Dogs to be Auctioned Event Program 8.00am Office opens for dog registration and tagging Breakfast available Buyer registrations taken until 2.30 pm 9.00 All vendors to be present for briefing at Public Address Point. 9.30 – 2.30 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. 10.30 & Pups and younger dogs demonstrated in Pup 12 noon demonstration arena. 12-12.30pm Lunch Break and pup and younger dog demonstrations 2.30 Last opportunity for prospective buyers to register at Office. 3.00 AUCTION commences 4.00 Office open to receive payments for dogs purchased. The Casterton Kelpie Association thanks • Glenelg Shire Council • MJ (Jacky) Smith Transport (sheep transportation) • Harvey Family (Sheep) • OG Roberts Truck Sales • Casterton P & A Society • Nicola Pattison (Vet) Assistance with Catering provided by: • Casterton Football Club • Casterton Foodworks • Herbert’s Bakery (Casterton) • Richardsons Butchery (Casterton) • J.O.Berkefeld Pty Ltd The many individuals and clubs whose invaluable contribution to the Australian Working Dog Kelpie Muster continues to make the event such a success. Without their assistance and enthusiasm, this event would not be possible. Casterton Kelpie Association Incorporated Working Dog Auction: President: John Matthews T: 0437 171 778 Secretary: Nicky Holmberg T: 0438 052 394 Each dog will only be demonstrated once, so prospective buyers are urged to be at Island Park by 9.30am so that they can view all dog demonstrations. Casterton Kelpie Association Inc Committee President: Karen Stephens Treasurer: Kevin Jones / Nicky Holmberg Committee: Brian Burns, Shirley Foster, Darren Holmberg, Nicky Holmberg, Kevin Jones, Giles Kent, Sharon McGrath, Michael McNamara, John Matthews, Rob Pilmore IMPORTANT NOTE ► 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. ⚫Denotes change from pre-sale catalogue KEY Reg W.K.C. – Registered with the Working Kelpie Council. 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. Location for negotiations is behind the auction truck. 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 organizers of the Australian Working Dog Auction take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided in this catalogue. NB: Catalogue order is the demonstration order. Auction order will be available on SALE day. Please note that first 3 dogs in catalogue will be demonstrated a 2nd time in the afternoon Matthew Lucas - Caldora - Adjungbilly LOT 1: Wandabar Peg (Rhettlenash Jock – Wandabar Polly) (Trained). Female Kelpie black & tan 3 years 4 months. Would suit lady handler. Peg is a very correct paddock dog with a good stop, sit, call off stock. Works sheep or cattle. Reg WKC. M/C: 900079000543508 T: 02 69466128 Jack Leonard - Melville Forest ►LOT 2: Rose (Station Bred) (Trained & Experienced). Female Kelpie red 1 year 5 months. Rose works any area required on the farm. Great nature, obedient, backs, barks, long cast, works paddock. YouTube Jack Leonard – Rose, Jack Leonard Rose Part 2 M/C: 953010003191814 T: 0408505915 Joe Spicer – Go-Getta - Glenthompson LOT 3: Valour (Blackdog True Blue – Go-Getta Vision) (Fully Trained). Male Kelpie red & tan 5 years. Genuine sale. Outstanding, strong worker, main cattle-breaking dog & top all- rounder. Will calmly stand off when drafting, mustering ewes & lambs, but has powerful booming bark at gates, drenching, loading. Ready to work from bike/ute tomorrow. Reg WKC pending. YouTube Go-Getta Valour https://youtu.be/NepsYWGryX8 M/C: 956000007844248 T: 0429667464 Luke Twigg – Hilton Park - Bears Lagoon ►LOT 4: Salt (Hilton Park Riley – Hilton Park Starlight) (Started). Male Kelpie red & tan 9 months. Showing keen interest. Selling due to lack of time to train to full potential. Should make a good working dog for the right person to train. Keen and friendly. Reg WKC pending. Facebook M/C: 956000006805614 T: 0427557445 Adrian Carpenter - Bamma - Cressy LOT 5: Gus (Go-Getta Mario – Go-Getta Evie) (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 4 years. Wide casting and mustering dog. Works sheep & cows. Rides ute and bike. Will work for male and female handlers. Not a yard dog. Gus is easy to handle and has a great nature. YouTube: Casterton 2019 Gus Lot 5 Adrian Carpenter https://youtu.be/krni6x9mGQQ M/C: 956000004257348 T: 0427578560 Josh Lines - Carinya - Orroroo ►LOT 6: Bruno (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 4 years 2 months. Bruno is a big strong athletic dog. Great holding dog in the yards with big deep bark. Backs sheep, has a good nose bite and has started on cattle. M/C: 981000300691928 T: 0427999441 Clint Shelton – Island Kelpies – Cressy LOT 7: Jade (Island Tas – Pandara Devil) (Well Started). Female Kelpie black & tan 1 year 3 months. Works sheep/cattle. Free back/bark. Will mature into very good all- rounder. Tough on stock, good temperament, great with kids. Reg WKC pending. YouTube Casterton 2019 – Lot 7 – JADE (Island Kelpies) https://youtu.be/aItYG84U_ZY M/C: 953010003737343 T: 0499029120 Peter Moore - Tarana ►LOT 8: Spot (Capree Crash – Blink Bonnie Rainbow) (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 3 years. Backs a drenching race with gusto, comes back through and then back them tight! Works paddock, good cast, plenty of presence but with stop on command. Loves his work and gets a lot done. YouTube Spot PeterMoore https://youtu.be/U9AzfbgpEt4 M/C: 991003000069806 T: 0419011398 Jayne Jewell - Gazette LOT 9: Celtic Rolex (Glenfaba Kenny – Coopendale Bindi) (Well Started). Female Kelpie blue & tan 1 year. Stylish young bitch. Friendly and very keen to work. Handles small mobs in paddock. Good cover and hold. Backing and barking on command. Established sit, stay and call off stock. Will make good all-rounder. Reg WKC. YouTube R Lenehan – Celtic Rolex https://youtu.be/k0_uEKNPwzQ M/C: 953010003768911 T: 0427813477 Travis Scott - Larnach Kelpies - Willung ►LOT 10: Doug (Motleys Digger – Roustabout Cruze) (Started). Male Kelpie cream 11 months. Doug is a solid dog and is bred to be an all-rounder. Both parents are very accomplished contracting and trial dogs. Working sheep, cattle and goats. Reg WKC pending. M/C: 956000005605672 T: 0409954924 Paul Macphail - Beloka - Welshpool ►LOT 11: Supreme Turbo II (Peppercorn Denny – Lynvale Poppy) (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 9 months. Natural yard and shed dog. Free back and bark. Easy to control. Good on big mobs. Works off bike. Medium cast. Drives well. Works sheep and cattle. Friendly, happy mate. Dog school included. Reg WKC. YouTube Supreme Turbo – Casterton 2019 https://youtu.be/eTRKN2VcyXQ M/C: 956000009590336 T: 0418335306 Luke Ogier - Roustabout - Gisborne LOT 12: Roustabout Gus (S/bred Bomber Mitchells – Winganna Jess II) (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie red & tan 6 years 6 months. To be demonstrated by Craig Ogier. Works yard or paddock, good cast, back and barks in the yards. Open trial winner or utility trial. Sired some ripper all- round type pups. Extremely loyal and great type. Put him to work or take him trialling. Reg WKC. M/C: 956000008921314 T: 0418338695 Christian Peacock - Waterloo LOT 13: Terry (Bandit Clyde – Broken River Doll) (Trained & Experienced). Male Kelpie black & tan 3 years 1 month. One of the main dogs in the team. Moves mobs up to 1500 head. Easy to handle, friendly and an all-round good dog to have around. YouTube: Ovata Terry https://youtu.be/XEvW8V7KfWg M/C: 956000006315749 T: 0409523018 Kate Jubb - Geminca - Hexham ►LOT 14: Zoe (Karana Jed – Kippacoop Snippets) (Trained & Experienced). Female Kelpie black & tan 2 years 11 months. Big cast, good distance, steady. Mainly used for driving. Works independently and can be left behind mobs. Reg WKC pending. M/C: 956000006210646 T: 0403083361 Alistair Leonard - Hensley Park ►LOT 15: Russ (Station Bred) (Well Started). Male Kelpie black & tan 1 year 4 months. Been on job past three months. Has the ability to work any area on the farm. Back, bark, paddock, obedient.