About Us
The Working Bearded Collie Society
Our Email address:- info@workingbeardies.co.uk
A concise history
Necessity is the mother of invention - so they say. So it was out of sheer frustration at being unable to register 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.
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.
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 1 January to 31 December each year. Anyone joining on or after 1 July will pay the joining
fee plus half of the annual sum.
6 Any ideas, complaints or suggestions are to be put in writing, and 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 be used on Society business.
10 Breeding: The Society recommends that no bitch should be mated before 10 months of age, or more than once
per calendar year (for the wlefare of the bitch). 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 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 2019)
