The daily life of a sheepdog named Wal and his owner, Cooch, is defined by the absurdities of rural New Zealand farm life. Wal navigates the social hierarchy of the farm, dealing with the eccentricities of his fellow animals and the constant demands of his human companions. The narrative unfolds through a series of short, punchy comic strips that highlight the friction between human ambition and animal instinct. The world is constrained by the physical realities of a working farm, where every minor inconvenience is amplified into a comedic crisis.

This work is widely recognized as a staple of New Zealand cultural humor, celebrated for its keen observation of rural archetypes. Readers often note the balance between the cynical outlook of the canine protagonist and the earnest, often misguided efforts of the human characters. The series maintains a consistent tone that blends lighthearted mischief with a grounded, gritty reality of farm labor. Its enduring popularity stems from the ability to find universal comedy within the specific, isolated environment of a sheep station.