Sheepdog Resources

As the site grows we will develop the Border Collie section of working sheepdogs and include some of the other types of dog that are used for the flocking of sheep.

As mentioned in our introduction these can include – the Old English Sheepdog, the Bearded Collie, the Kelpie – these come in two varieties and the Huntaway – the New Zealand ‘barky’ dog. All of these are used with sheep in England. There is also the Australian Cattle Dog, the Rough Collie and the Shetland Sheep Dog – both used to herd sheep in some parts of Great Britain and all the European countries have their own breed of herding dog including the German Shepherd!

The Resources supporting the Working Sheepdog ‘Industry’ are wide and varied, it is intended that a selection of links be included on this page. Here are a few as an introduction:

Organisations

ISDS Logo The International Sheep Dog Society based in Bedford is the oracle for the Border Collie.
It holds Registration details of all the registered Border collies throughout the world and is the first stop in the Border collie world.

Website: www.isds.org.uk

Working Sheepdog Archives has been set up to preserve and catalogue material relating to the working sheepdog and to make it available to students and researchers worldwide. The site includes an Archive Index, books, magazines, videos & DVD’s, and general sheepdog information.
Website: www.workingsheepdog.org

Border Collie Rescue in Yorkshire re-homed many dogs during the Foot and Mouth epidemic of 2001 that had lost their working lives. These dogs are always re-homed as working dogs and the organisation has strict rules about which, if any, of the collies join non working homes as a pet. They insist that all re-homed dogs receive dog and handler training.
Website: www.bordercollierescue.org

www.2008internationalsheepdogtrial.com

4th - 6th Se3ptember (Thursday - Saturday)

International 2008 is to be held at Kinmel Park, Abergele, Conwy which is close to the North Wales coast at the village of St George, midway between Abergele and St Asaph on the A55.

Sue Main Border Collies can be found on www.mainbordercollies.com Dogs at stud and puppies available from time to time.

Trialling

Sheepdog Societies in the South West where informtion about local Trials can be obtained:-

Cornwall Sheepdog Society - Secretary: Trevor Hopper +44(0)1872 501 886 email: hoppertw@tinyworld.co.uk

Devon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society - Secretary: Wendy Watson +44(0)1822 880 215

Somerset Sheepdog Training and Trialling Club - Chair: Ron Fouracres +44(0)1458 832 053

Wilts - Bishopstone Trial only - Rob and Anna Hawke - +44(0)1722 718 228 email: hawke@onetel.com

Website Credits

With thanks to the following people and organisations who have helped us provide information for this site:

Chris Chapman Photography - Thanks to Chris for allowing us to use some of his wonderful photographs on our site.
Website: www.chrischapmanphotography.com