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Welcome to the Queensland Working Sheepdog Association Inc


The QWSDAI is made up of a group of people who work three sheep through a designated course using a sheepdog ( Border Collies or Kelpies) to obtain a score out of 100 points.

“The Queensland Working Sheepdog Association was started to promote the Working Sheep Dog and its work to the general public and amongst sheep breeders. The QWSDAI aims to encourage and develop a high standard of working sheep dog (Border Collies and Kelpies) and to help promote, encourage and assist the running of sheepdog trials, including 3 Sheep ( arena), Utility, Yard and Short course trials.”

Since the early days of colonization of Australia the sheepdog has played a prominent part in the pastoral industry. These remarkable dogs whose ancestors came to Australia from the Collie bloodlines of Scotland continue to be an important member of any team where sheep are farmed in a cost effective operation.

Read more about the QWSDA history and process

The sport of sheepdog Trials first got underway in this country in 1870 at Forbes in the western district of New South Wales and is a popular hobby today both for the primary producer who have their dogs for work and recreation and to the sheepdog enthusiast who pursues this sport for pleasure and to keep alive the tradition of the bush.

The complex judging process that today decides the winners through a marked course of three obstacles being a gap, bridge and pen remain as it was 140 years ago with some small refinements.

Through the various Trial Committees the QWSDAI conducts 23 trials across southern Queensland from January to November. Today Queensland boasts an average of 200 runs per trial which makes it an extremely grueling competition attracting many top handlers and their very clever and well trained dogs. Our sport is an excellent medium to promote and advertise a living Australian Icon.

Mar
30
Thu
Toowoomba Show Sheep Dog Trial, 30, 31, March, 1, April 2023 @ Toowoomba Showgrounds
Mar 30 – Apr 1 all-day

 Link to On-line Entries

Link to ON-LINE SCHEDULE PAGE

secondary entry form(word)

secondary entry form(PDF)

Secondary Entry Form to be completed with your online entries for Toowoomba and returned Julie so the draw can be completed.

FORM TO BE SENT TO 

julieandgaryspry@bigpond.com

or

Julie Spry, 120 Wyreema Road, Drayton. QLD.  4350

PH: 0402436477

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Royal Agricultural Society of Queensland

P O Box 18099 Clifford Gardens

TOOWOOMBA  4350

Ph: 07 4634 7400 Fax: 07 4633 2495 www.rasq.com.au

 

Apr
8
Sat
Tara Sheep Dog Trial, 8, 9, 10, April, 2023 @ Tara Showgrounds
Apr 8 – Apr 10 all-day
Apr
14
Fri
Dalby Show Sheep Dog Trial, 14, 15, 16, April, 2023 @ Dalby Showgrounds
Apr 14 – Apr 16 all-day

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Meet our President

Tony Jackson, QWSDAI President

Become a Member

View more information on how to join as a member – you can start in our encourage trials, and there are always friendly people who are happy to help you learn.

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Downloads

View QWDSA forms, documents and important information online. From registration forms to rule books, we trust that you will find what you’re looking for.

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Results

View the latest QWDSA results to keep up to date with the Queensland trials. The results are updated regularly, and some also include photos and videos.

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