Dogs put through paces at club’s annual auction

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

At least 40 sheepdogs will go under the auctioneer's hammer on Saturday in the Whatatutu Dog Trial Club's annual sale.

The auction takes place on Otara Station with viewing from 10am and the sale under way from midday.

“Each dog will be put through its paces with some sheep as part of the auction process, “ a dog trial club spokesman said.

The heading dogs will be sold first and then the huntaways.

Last year the top priced huntaway sold for $8000, and the top heading dog went for $6500.

The dogs will be auctioned off by Neville Clark.

“There will be Covid-19 Level 2 guidelines in place, including social distancing and hygiene requirements.”