The successful Forbes working dog auction is on again this weekend, with a catalogue of 38 dogs on offer.

Their skills will be on show in the paddock and the yards in the lead-up to the sale, with vendors given the opportunity to demonstrate their dogs' abilities with goats, cattle and sheep across two days.

Elders auctioneer and president of the Forbes Working Dog Club, Jake LeBrocque, says it will all start midday Friday in the large sand arena where Forbes ranch sorting is based, adjacent to the showground.

Friday afternoon demonstrations include sheep, cattle and goat work and are optional for vendors to participate in.

Every dog on offer will put their sheep work on show on Saturday morning, with demonstrations to begin at 8am at the showground yards.

Bidding opens at 1pm Saturday, in person and interfaced with Auctions Plus.

This is the third year Lebrocque has been involved in this now annual event and it's been a success for all involved.

Potential buyers can already see videos of this year's dogs on the club's facebook page and anticipation is building.

"They range from young starter dogs to fully broken-in going dogs, so from a buyer's perspective there's something there to suit everybody's budget," Lebroque said.

The club has also established itself as a supporter of community causes, with a special auction in 2024 raising funds for Forbes Domestic Violence.

A portion of this year's proceeds will be donated to Rural Aid.

"We really thank everybody for supporting it, for coming along and bringing a dog," Lebroque said.

"We thank our sponsors too - everyone who puts in something to be part of it."