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Hardworking Australian cattle dogs rest in the tray of a weathered utility vehicle, poised and alert against the rustic backdrop of a late winter paddock in rural New South Wales. Three robust working dogs - ranging from rich chocolate to reddish-brown coats - wear distinctive red and blue harnesses, signaling their professional status on this sheep station. In the background, a fenced yard contains a mob of pale Merino lambs, their woolly forms clustered near wooden gates and sparse winter pasture. The landscape speaks of agricultural resilience - dry grasses, scattered trees, and the functional infrastructure of rural farming life. These canine workers embody generations of selective breeding and training, their keen expressions and muscular builds testament to their critical role in managing livestock across challenging Australian terrain. The scene captures the symbiotic relationship between working dogs, farmers, and the expansive sheep country that defines much of Australia's agricultural heritage.