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A Border Collie herding dog stands alert and focused, carefully managing a large flock of Merino sheep within well-maintained sheep yards. The compact black and white working dog is positioned strategically on the dry, dusty paddock, watching intently as the woolly white sheep cluster tightly together. Crisp white fencing defines the boundaries of the yard, with green pasture and native trees visible in the soft-focused background, suggesting this is a typical agricultural landscape in Western Australia. Each Merino sheep displays the breed's characteristic dense, fine white fleece, with some sporting red identification markers. The scene captures the precision and skill of working dogs in Australian agriculture, highlighting the critical role these intelligent canines play in managing livestock. The rich earthy tones of the ground, the stark white of the sheep, and the sleek black coat of the Border Collie create a classic pastoral tableau that epitomizes rural farming life in the Australian countryside.