Celebrating its 43^rd year on Sunday, the event will see dogs great and small come together to compete in a variety of events.

The Great Nundle Dog Race - the main race of the day - is open only to bonafide working dogs that spend their weeks working on farms.

The cardinal event honours the history of the race, when two working dogs faced off in a sprint from the Peel River Bridge to the Peel Inn.

Over the next four decades the affair evolved into a day bringing together community and canines.

Students at Nundle Public School are the lucky beneficiaries of funding raised by the event, with the Nundle school P&C driving the fundraiser.

"It is a truly unique event," said principal Stephen Gadd.

"If you've never been there, it's something that you definitely won't forget."

The funding raised strongly supports activities such as school excursions that have fairly significant transport costs involved.

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"We are lucky that we've got lots of support from not just school parents in the community, but past parents and also members of our community that are kind and generous with their time," said Mr Gadd.

Huge numbers come to the Nundle Recreation Ground from all across the state to participate.

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Highlights this year include an obstacle course, the dancing dogs and the doggy high jump. Dogs have been seen to get up to seven or eight feet high.

The obstacle course is an activity in partnership with Oxley Dogs. Davidson Cameron Stock and Station Agent is the major sponsor behind the event.

Separate races are available for large household dogs, small household dogs, and 'the down and out stakes,' for disabled household dogs.

"It's just a really great day out for the family, even if you don't have a dog," said Mr Gadd.

As for felines - Mr Gadd said he doesn't think Nundle is ready for a great cat race.

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