The Fetlar sheepdog trials take place annually, normally in July.

The world's first sheepdog trials were reportedly held in Wanaka in 1867.

The first sheepdog trial was held in Wales more than a hundred years ago, and the trials haven't changed since.

The sheepdog trial tests the communication between handlers (most of whom are men) and their dogs.

On seeing their first sheepdog trial, most people ask, "Are the sheep trained?"

They'd be happy to answer questions - any day except Saturday, when they and their dogs are off at the sheepdog trials.

The novel chronicles Toss's development from a puppy to a winner of the annual sheepdog trials.

Hoggett starts to think that since Babe is a worthy animal he could enter him into the sheepdog trials.

He had seen a sheepdog trial in Cumbria: amazing creatures.

The event has visitor attractions such as sheepdog trials and tractor pulling contests.