Working dogs reach top of 2,800gns at Lazonby

Lazonby Mart’s annual spring sale of working sheep dogs reached a high of 2,800gns this week, where an entry of 50 dogs were on offer.

Topping was a two-year-old, black and white registered bitch, consigned by Robert Hutchinson, Valley Farm, Bowes.  She was secured by Messrs MW and E Dent, Wythes Hill, Middleton-In-Teesdale.

Next at 2,100gns was one from Redgate Lodge, while two sold at 2,000gns from Summer Hill and Teesway.

Meanwhile unbroken dogs reached a high of 450gns for a consignment from Oak Tree Farm.

Altogether working dogs averaged £1,432 on the day.