PREMIUM News Dogs strut their stuff at Shepparton Show By Andy Wilson Oct 19, 2023 A band of attentive sheepdogs await their first command at the sheepdog display on Saturday, October 14. Photos: Andy Wilson ‘Hally’ is one of the newest and rarest breeds on the dog scene. The Landseer ECT (European Continental Type) may be a mouthful for pooch lovers, but owner Lee Thomson says Hally is more fond of people than other dogs. Only one of nine in Australia — and the only one in Victoria — Hally has won titles in dancing and heel work. Victoria Roberts has taken her Dalmatian ‘Danni’ to only three shows in the past six months, including four days in Bendigo. “We are not really here to win, but to have fun with her and get her exposed to everything,” Miss Roberts said. Troy Emmerson from Somerville with Faith, the Staffordshire bull terrier, which won Grand Champion in its breed. By Andy Wilson
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