The popularity of the auction saw 90 dogs registered, however organisers were forced to remove dogs from the ballot in order to have the best quality possible.
With eight more dogs in the auction than last year, organisers are hoping to continue to attract a wide span of attention across Australia.
Co-organiser Warwick Doolan said the event is growing bigger every year.
‘‘We have just over 60 dogs which is up from last year but had to rule some out due to last minute injuries.
‘‘There were a lot more entries than we could handle so some dogs were balloted out.
‘‘Our committee is confident to say it's one of the most well-known national dog auctions and we’ve been striving for the last few years to get it at this level.
‘‘We’ve catalogued the dogs into three categories — starter dogs, well started then fully trained.
‘‘There’s the highest percentage of fully trained dogs we’ve ever had.
‘‘We have good vendors coming back as well as our regular vendors. Last year’s top seller Shane Maurer is back this year after having sold the record dog last year,’’ Mr Doolan said.
Vendor Mr Maurer sold his kelpie ‘Eveready Possum’ at last year’s auction for $25,000 to the same buyer from top buyer in 2018 - Dwayne Evans from Wilcania — who also purchased Mr Maurer’s first dog of the day ‘Timberhills Ronnie’ for $10,500.
Returning again this year will be an online option for potential buyers unable to attend the auction, hosted by AuctionPlus.
Through AuctionPlus, live streaming is available and as a result there have been inquiries from all states about the dogs, with particular interest from Queensland.
Bidding has been opened since 3pm Monday, February 24 and is already attracting interest from buyers with over $15,000 in bids being made.
Demonstrations will begin at 9am for potential buyers to see the dogs in action, with the auction to be held from 1pm.
Buyers will register on the day.
For more information, go to www.workingdogauction.com.au, or contact Mr Rutherford on 0427 861 515 or Warwick Doolan on 0429 445 964.
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