Find out who was the top stock dog at this year's Calgary Stampede

The crowd quiets as George Walker steps out onto the dirt of theNutrien Western Event Centrewith his trusty sidekick, Drill.

They get settled in a circleandonce the clock startsDrill races towardthe other end of the arena, where three sheep arewaiting.

Then the dance begins.

The stock dog listens to his owner's calls and whistles to steer the sheep in a pattern before they're ultimately penned up.

Drill was up firstbut he was followed by 11 other stock dogs. Many of them have been doing the work for years. The final event comes after days of competitions that whittled down the field of 50 to the top dozen competitors.

On the line is $10,000, with a $4,000 prize for the runner-up.

For some, it was their first time under the Calgary Stampede arena lights. For others, it was familiar territory with many former champions once again looking to come out on top.

In the end, it was 2016 champion Finn and his handler Milton Scott clocking in at 2:11, but it was a very entertaining hour of stock dogs doing what they do best.