My Other Dogs (not Smithfields)
Besides the Smithfields, I have 2 other dogs that have been with me since before I moved to Tasmania.
One is a 3-sheep arena trialling bitch that has helped me to learn to work sheep and to realise what a dog can do. In November 2008 we won the Northern Tasmanian Championships and also placed 2nd overall in the '08 - '09 "Champion of Champions" Series held over five nominated trials. As well, I enjoy doing Herding with her working both ducks and sheep on 'A' and 'B' courses, and she has achieved numerous Titles and High In Trial awards. Her name is Skungy and she is one-in-a-million in every way, she is 8 years old.
PICTURED LEFT: Skungy with her awards from a Herding trial.
PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT: 
She is very talented working
ducks due to her gentle and obedient working style.
PICTURED RIGHT: Skungy doing what she loves, working sheep!
Skipper is a Portuguese Water Dog. After doing Obedience and Agility with a couple of Border Collies, I decided to work a different breed of dog and trialled Skipper and gained a few titles with him. Although no longer with the programme, in his earlier years he was qualified as a 'Delta' Pet Partner, enabling visits to old age homes, hospitals, etc. for the company and enjoyment of the residents. He is now 7 years old.
ABOVE: Skipper - a talented agility dog. ABOVE: Skipper loves carrying pieces of wood around, big is best !!