RULES OF THE WORKING BEARDED COLLIE SOCIETY

1   We are known as the Working Bearded Collie Society

2   Our aim is to form a register for the Working Bearded Collie and to promote
      the dogs as genuine working dogs once again.

3   We intend to hold ‘meets’ to show our dogs abilities and meet new Beardie                  
     owners, so as to plan future matings etc to ensure the continuation of the breed.

4   We aim to send out newsletters to help keep members in touch and informed.

5   Subscriptions are to run 1st January to 31st December each year.   Anyone 
     joining on or after 1st July will pay the joining fee plus half of the annual sum.

6   Any ideas, complaints or suggestions are to be put in writing, signed and sent
      to any committee member. These will be circulated to the Committee members
      prior to a meeting, and they will be discussed at the next Committee meeting.

7   The Society will hold an AGM and any proposals, additions to or alterations of
      rules need to be sent to the Society at least one month BEFORE the AGM to
      enable time for circulation to members BEFORE THE AGM.

8    That anyone holding a position with the Society, possessing any materials or
       information that is the property of the WBCS, agree to hand over such properties
      on cessation of a position held, or cessation of membership.

9    The Society’s name can only used on Society business.

10  Breeding: The Society recommends that no bitch should be mated before                     
      18 months of age, or more than once per calendar year (for the welfare of the bitch).

      The Society strongly discourages close relative mating.  Puppies should not leave the
       breeder before 8 weeks old.

11  Registration of Puppies. The Society recommends all litters should be registered
      by the breeder. It is the sole responsibility of the Breeder/Owner, and not the
      purchaser of the puppy. No part litters will be registered.  Dogs and puppies are only
      eligible for registration with the WBCS by fully paid up members of the Society.

12  Any member who repeatedly flaunts any of the Society’s Rules or Constitution
      will be referred to the committee.

13  Any activity organised in the name of the Society must have prior approval by the
      Committee. Any member acting as an individual and not adhering to this rule may
      be  asked to leave the Committee and possibly even the Society.

(September 2009)