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A working dog stands alert on the wooden railings of a traditional shearing shed in Victoria, overseeing a pen of freshly shorn Merino sheep below. The dog's tongue hangs out as it maintains its watchful position above the woolly flock, which are gathered in the timber yards awaiting processing. In the background, shearers can be seen working in the historic woolshed, with its characteristic wooden beam construction and traditional shearing equipment. This scene captures the essential partnership between working dogs and farm workers during the busy wool harvest season, showcasing the time-honored practices of Australian sheep farming.