Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - First Highland Sheep Dog Sale - 24 November 2023 - Caithness Dog Gets A High Price

25th November 2023

Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd,. (November 24th) sold 15 sheep dogs at their first Highland Sheep Dog Sale.

Dogs (5) sold to £4,000 gross for a fully trained 2-year-old from C. Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland.

Bitches (10) sold to £4,800 gross for a fully trained 5-year-old from F. S Renwick, Inverbroom, Ullapool.

"Dingwall Marts first highland dog sale was greeted with a momentous crowd and trade to go with it. Leading the pack was Mr S Renwick, Inverbroom with Glenview Jan. An exceptional 5-year-old hill dog tapping out at £4,800.

Closey followed by Marge (Nell) from Mr M Sutherland, Mossgiel, Achalone selling at £4,400. In third place behind them was Houplaw fly at £4,000 from Mr C Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland. A credit to this vendor travelling all the way down and selling all 5 of his dogs that were forward.

In the part trained section another dog which took the eye was Jess from Miss V Shearer, Lythmore Cottage, Caithness impressive in the run the hammer fell at £3,800. This inaugural sale will hopefully be the start of a yearly sales fixture in the Highlands."

Other leading prices
Dog (Fully Trained)- M. Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland, £2,400,
Dog (Part Trained)- M & D Sutherland, Mossgiel, Caithness, £1,800, J. F Macinnes, Westford, Alness, £1,300.
Dog (Puppy) - N. Noble, Drumfin, Tobermory, £200.
Bitch (Fully Trained) - M & D Sutherland, Mossgiel, Achalone, £4,400, C. Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland, £2,200,
Bitch (Part Trained) - M. G & A. Shearer, Lythmore, Thurso, £3,800, K. Macgregor, Shieldaig, £3,000, M. Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland, £2,200, A. Urquhart, Strathkyle, £2,000, A. Gillies, Lochnalair, Crathie, £300.
Bitch (Not Trained) - C. Robertson, Swarthoull, Shetland, £1,000, W. R Macmillan, Forest Lodge, Balmacara, £450.

PHOTO
Mr S Renwick, Inverbroom with Glenview Jan. An exceptional 5-year-old hill dog tapping out at £4,800.