Welcome to the web site of the Bearded Collie Club of NSW Inc.  Here you can find out more about the breed, the club and activities for you and your dogs to become involved with. 
 

 “The Bearded Collie is hardy and active, with an aura of strength and agility characteristic of a real working dog. Bred for centuries as a companion and servant of man, the Bearded Collie is a devoted and intelligent member of the family. He is stable and self-confident, showing no signs of shyness or aggression. This is a natural and unspoiled breed.”  Extract from the AKC Breed Standard

·        The origins of the Bearded Collie breed makes for fascinating reading. On the edge of extinction, the dedicated work of determined individuals brought the breed back to what we have now. For more information about this fascinating breed visit the About Beardies page. Here you will also find the Australian Breed Standard as well as a History of the Breed.  Check out the Club’s History below.

·        Interested in adding a Bearded Collie to your family?  The Club helps link prospective beardie owners with breeders.  Check our Breeder’s Directory below for a list of registered breeders, or contact the Secretary for a referral.

·        The Club organises many activities - not just dog shows - but Obedience Trials, Herding Trials & Tests, Breed Stalls and, less seriously but just as important, Fun Days for Beardies and their owners. Visit the Upcoming Events page for more information.

·        The Show Results page provides information, photos and results for our most recent Shows and Trials.

·        Some of our Pointscore Trophies have been operating since 1996 maintaining a long tradition within the Club. Check below for the winners for 2008.

·        If you would like to become a member, email the Club Secretary and ask for a membership application form to be sent to you.  Check out the Members Info page to find out more about the activities of the Club.

CLUB HISTORY
The Club was formed in 1978 following a get-to-gether of owners to permanently identify their beardies by tattooing.  The Club conducted its first Open Show on Easter Sunday, 15^th April 1979, and following affiliation with the R.A.S. Kennel Control on 15^th June 1979, conducted its first Championship Show on 30^th September 1979.

Since its foundation the NSW Club has tried to support and foster Beardies involved in all aspects of the dog world.  The Club participated as a team in the Working Dog Club of NSW’s annual Match Days; members enthusiastically travelled to be part of the Three State Matches – gatherings of Beardie folk from Victoria, South Australia and NSW; whilst others joined in Highland gatherings at Fairfield & Bundanoon, participated in Fun Days with other breeds and manned stalls at the Pet & Animal Expos and Sydney Royal.  In 1982 the Club co-hosted a  Fun Day with the Shetland Sheepdog Club with all proceeds going to the Cancer & Leukaemia Fountation, and in 1986 we hosted the inaugural Scottish Breeds Match Day. Fun Picnic Days and Christmas Parties have always been a feature of the Club.

The growing involvement of Beardies in Obedience saw the NSW Club as a regular participant in the Working Breeds Obedience Challenge Match, and in more recent years, the Pal Inter-Club Challenge.  On 15^th October 1995 the Club conducted its first Obedience Trial in conjunction with the October Championship Show. 

During 1996 the Bearded Collie Club of NSW reviewed its Constitution and on the 19^th February 1997 became Incorporated.

On 14^th August 2005 the NSW Club achieved its most recent milestone when it conducted its inaugural ANKC Herding Instinct Test.

In 2009 the Club will conduct its 53^rd Championship Show, 27^th Open Show, 16^th Obedience Trial and its 13^th Herding Trial.

BREEDER’S DIRECTORY
The following members are all registered breeders:

POINTSCORE WINNERS 2008

·        Dog Pointscore:                       Gr Ch Ulara The Luck Dragon CDX

·        Bitch Pointscore:                     Ch & NZ Ch Llanddona Rebekah (Imp NZ)

·        Obedience Pointscore:            Gr Ch Ulara The Luck Dragon CDX

·        Show Beardie of the Year:       Ch & NZ Ch Llanddona Rebekah (Imp NZ)

·        Agility/Jumping Pointscore:    Jupi Windfall Hamish CD ADX JDX GD SPD PT AFCh