The Working Bearded Collie Society
A concise history ...
Necessity is the mother of invention - so they say. So it was out of sheer frustration at being unable to registered their Working Beardies that 5 enthusiastic owner/breeders decided to form the Working Bearded Collie Society.
It all happened during the Summer of 1999 at the first ''Shepherd's Meet'' in Langdale, Cumbria. Since then members have met at the Stickle Barn for 2 days each September. At present membership stands at 150+ and so far 600 + dogs/bitches and puppies have been registered, and many have gone abroad.
In August 2003 the Society held its first 'Scottish Meet' at Langburnshiels, near Hawick, which proved to be an ideal venue. All who attended had a good time. Besides working with cattle and sheep our Beardies enjoy Agility, Obedience, Flyball and Working Trials. All this, as well as being great companions. They are enthusiastic about everything they do and are good with children of all ages. Wherever you live there is a Working Beardie near you. Take the time to contact the owner to arrange to go and see them before you take on the challenge of owning a Working Beardie.
Necessity is the mother of invention - so they say. So it was out of sheer frustration at being unable to registered their Working Beardies that 5 enthusiastic owner/breeders decided to form the Working Bearded Collie Society.
It all happened during the Summer of 1999 at the first ''Shepherd's Meet'' in Langdale, Cumbria. Since then members have met at the Stickle Barn for 2 days each September. At present membership stands at 150+ and so far 600 + dogs/bitches and puppies have been registered, and many have gone abroad.
In August 2003 the Society held its first 'Scottish Meet' at Langburnshiels, near Hawick, which proved to be an ideal venue. All who attended had a good time. Besides working with cattle and sheep our Beardies enjoy Agility, Obedience, Flyball and Working Trials. All this, as well as being great companions. They are enthusiastic about everything they do and are good with children of all ages. Wherever you live there is a Working Beardie near you. Take the time to contact the owner to arrange to go and see them before you take on the challenge of owning a Working Beardie.
Committee Elected at the AGM in Langdale September 2010
CHAIR PERSON:
TREASURER: SECRETARY: REGISTRATION SECRETARY: MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: COMMITTEE MEMBER: COMMITTEE MEMBER: | John Pickett
Margaret Pickett Clare Green Roly Jackson Pat Spray John Fullerton Kit Finlay |
Regional Representatives
REGION
Leicestershire Hampshire Cheshire & North West Yorkshire & North East Cumbria & Lakes Devon & Cornwall South East England North Wales Mid Wales South Wales Central and South East Scotland South West Scotland North Scotland Northern Ireland | Margaret and Stephen Budding Andy Drury Elaine Hopwood Janice Jackson Pat Spray Martin Summers Susan Feast John and Margaret Pickett Peter Wood Lynne Sharpe John Fullerton Pat Allsop Kit Finlay Judy Millar |