Welcome to The Droving Dog

Proudly owned and operated by Hap Hannan, The Droving Dog represents over 25 years of craftsmanship, passion, and a deep love for Australian heritage. Hap specialises in handcrafted, Australian-made gifts and keepsakes, blending recycled native timbers—including jarrah, blue gum, and cypress—with polished pre-decimal Australian pennies, each rich with history and character.

But the real star of the show is Billie, a clever blue cattle dog with a remarkable story of her own. Born deaf and once turned away from a farm for “pretending to hear,” Billie found her forever home with Hap. Rescued and fostered, she now plays an important role as Chief Supervisor of The Droving Dog—watching over the workshop with loyalty and charm.

Our online store was created to offer a curated collection of meaningful milestone gifts, each featuring a genuine Australian penny from your year of birth, wedding, anniversary, or any significant moment in time.

Thank you for visiting The Droving Dog. We hope you find something truly special—and uniquely Australian.

Happy shopping, and come back anytime.