RECORD-BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS:

Thousands gather in Casterton to celebrate the Australian kelpie!

Reaching a record-breaking $4million going under the hammer at Island Park across the 28-year period. Auction regular and renowned trainer Paul Macphail took home the triple crown, selling the $4 million dog, top-priced pup and top-priced dog.
Selling a million dollars of dogs in four auctions, the Casterton Kelpie Association President said it was mind-blowing to think that after 254 years, the auction finally hit $3 million in sales but just three years later saw another million dollars in return.

YOUNG HEARTS, FLEET PAWS:

KATE HENRY’S JOURNEY TO THE KELPIE MUSTER

AT JUST 11 years old, Kate Henry and her Kelpie, Kanika Croc, embody youthful enthusiasm and the close bonds between young handlers and their canine partners.

As they gear up for the 28th Eukanuba Australian Kelpie Muster, we delve into their story, which may inspire teenagers like Kate to take on the challenge.

For years, the Henry family has been a staple at the Casterton Kelpie Association, with involvement spanning from participating in auctions to volunteering on auction days for the local Polocrosse club. Kate has even made and sold dog treats with her school friend Ruby and taken home first place in the Junior Photo Competition.

UNLEASHING SUCCESS:

CASTERTON’S WORKING DOG AUCTIONEER, JAMES TIERNEY, IS RECOGNISED AS ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S TOP 20 AUCTIONEERS!

CASTERTON’S annual Working Dog Auction, a renowned event uniting farmers and enthusiasts nationwide, shines with James Tierney, recently ranked among Australia’s top 20 auctioneers.

Casterton born Tierney, grew up among working dogs, instilling in him a deep respect for their role in farming.