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Border Collie Mustering Merino Flock in Dusty Livestock Yards Muscular black and white Border Collie stands alert among a dense cluster of woolly Merino sheep, embodying generations of refined herding instinct. The compact yard, framed by galvanized steel gates, contains a tightly packed flock of pale grey-white sheep, their thick fleece dusted with rich ochre soil from the paddock floor. Crisp morning sunlight casts sharp shadows across the working dog's sleek coat, highlighting the precision of this classic Australian farming partnership between canine and stock manager. Each Merino displays the breed's characteristic dense, fine-quality wool - a testament to careful agricultural breeding and management practices fundamental to Western Australia's sheep industry. The dog's keen posture suggests imminent movement, ready to guide the flock with minimal instruction, representing the unspoken communication between working animals that defines rural agricultural excellence. Metal yards and packed earth create a functional backdrop that speaks to generations of pastoral farming tradition across the Australian landscape.