Norwegian farmer crowned champion at World Sheepdog Trials, held in Northern Ireland

A Norwegian farmer and his sheepdog have been world champions during the World Sheepdog Trials, which took place at Gill Hall Estate in Northern Ireland.

Petter Landfald, and his dog Max, went head-to-head with 16 of the world’s best sheepdogs and handlers over the first three days of the trials, which took part in Northern Ireland for the first ever time.

He emerged victorious, alongside 17-year-old Tyler McKinlay, from Lanark, Scotland and her dog, Heatherstane Squiggle, who were named Young Handler World Champion at the event.