plains the type of dog they prefer. “We prefer a dog that is
smooth coated and can travel. Our dogs therefore are largely a
Kelpie-Collie cross which also favours a holding ability rather
than a pushing ability in working our cattle. here have been
so many faithful workers over the years and dogs like Jo, Jess,
Brandy, Sally, Coco, Blondie, Boots, Scud, Rusty, Patch, Tub,
Ned, Turbo, Dino, Dixie and Pippa all bring a laugh or a smile
as we recall their stories.”
“hrough the use of our working dogs we are able to reduce
the need for extra labour, reduce the stress on both man, horse
and beast in the handling of our herd. he beneit of keeping
cattle calm and quietly guided along, not driven once mus-
tered is enormous.
Boogalgopal is a fantastic example of how modern breeding
practices and tradition can be utilised with great success. he
absence of bikes and petrol fumes makes for an almost roman-
tic days work as the gentle thud of cattle moves through the
classic Australian landscape. In a disconnected world the bond
between man and his devoted partners (dogs and horses) is
still evident, captured in photographs beautifully by Bronwyn.
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