This is Gynn of Ewe-Phoria with his 10 year old Sheep Dog Meg. He’s right into the Sheep Dog Trials, which is basically a competition to determine which Sheep Dog can round up a herd of sheep in the quickest and most efficient way. We all need to have our woolly jumpers and lamb somehow!
Here is a close up of Meg, a Bordie Collie. This breed seems to be born to run as fast and as much as possible. Anyone who has a Bordie Collie as a pet will probably attest to that because they will most likely have a worn out piece of grass in their back yard. Hell, these dogs may even attempt to herd cats!
Sheep Dog Trials – harder thank you think!
I’ve seen Sheep Dog Trials on the TV in New Zealand previously, but they’re just as big, if not bigger in Wales. These world events now take place all over the world, and involve multiple countries.
New Zealand has a lot in common with Wales, including Sheep Dog Trials.
The English and Welsh have a similar relationship to Australia and New Zealand – such as telling a constant barrage of Sheep Jokes. But there’s no joking about Sheep Dog Trials – it’s a serious competition and the people who participate in them are extremely dedicated and they practice their trade with hours of endless training and practice.
I even had a crack at herding some sheep with the Sheep Dog – with a bit of success! Put it this way, success is relative – I mean, much better than my attempts at learning the Welsh Language and trying to light fire.
Welsh Sheep Dog Trials Video
There you go – now you now how to do Sheep Dog Trials! Thanks to Visit Britain and Ewe Phoria for providing this great experience!