Welcome to the Queensland Working Sheepdog Association Inc

Our skilled handlers and their highly trained dogs strive to achieve precision, efficiency, and control to earn a score out of 100 points. Join us in celebrating the remarkable partnership between handler and sheepdog, showcasing their talents and the heritage of sheepdog trialing.

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.