Club News
26th February 2010
AGM
The AGM will be on Sunday 7th March 2010, held at Heald Green Village Hall. Secretarys Ballot. A typing mistake on Ms Wallbanks CV should read 20 years experience not 2 years. The ballot will as stated close on Saturday 6th March 2010 and no voting regarding the Secretaries will take place at the AGM.
17th September 2009
2010 Yearbook
We are accepting submissions for BCCGB Yearbook. Further details.
27th May 2009
BCCGB Open Obedience Show
The BCCGB Open Obedience Show will be held on the 11th July 2009. Closing date for entries is June 9th 2009. Schedule is available from the club secretary (BCCGB [at] sky.com).
27th May 2009
Border Collie of the Year
The Border Collie of the Year show will be held in conjunction with the BCCGB Open Show at Newark on the 20th September 2009. Futher details will be sent out with the Newsletter.
14th April 2009
Champ Show Results
Results and photos from last month's champ show are now on the website.
14th April 2009
Breed Council Open Day
There is a Breed Council Open Day on May 2nd in Moria, Swadlingcote.
23rd March 2009
Glaucoma
Please read the updated notes on Glaucoma in Border Collies. This includes
statements from Peter Bedford and Alan Wilton.
17th March 2009
Gonioscopy
Professor Bedford will be present at the Championship show on Sunday 22nd March to perform gonioscopies.
11th February 2009
Show Border Collie Herding Test
Two dates have been announced for the new Show Border Collie Herding Test.
7th February 2009
Border Collie of the Year
Sorry, but the show has been cancelled due to bad weather.
5th February 2009
Glaucoma Breeding Advice
Professor Bedford has issued some important breeding guidelines to follow
with regards to Glaucoma in Border Collies.
19th December 2008
Breed Health Plans
The club has just received the Breed Health Plans for the Border Collie. The good news is that there are no
changes to the Breed Standard. Please read our full announcement and
send us your comments if at all possible.
14th October 2008
Kennel Club News Article
Please note our new Code of Ethics and read this Kennel Club news release. The Committee will be holding a meeting to discuss the
implications of the Code of Ethics and the news release. Apparently we can modify the new code but only with Kennel Club approval. The Committee would value your comments and suggestions.
28th September 2008
Kennel Club Breeder Competition
The Kennel Club have announced a Breeder Competition, starting January 2009.
12th September 2008
Canine Epilepsy Studies
Please read the statement from the AHT on Canine Epilepsy Studies. A form is available for download.
12th September 2008
More Updates
We have updated the results section, please see the 2008 Show Results. We have
also updated the Calendar section and the CEA/CL pages. Note that the committee are arranging to hold an Open Agility Show
at Newark on Sunday 22nd March 2009. Sue Morley will be the Show Secretary.
11th September 2008
2009 Yearbook
Members are invited to contribute to the 29th Yearbook of the Club.
11th September 2008
Puppy of the Year
The Puppy of the Year is on the 9th November 2008. It will be judged by Toni Jackson and invitations will be sent out. Veteran
of the Year is on the same day and will be judged by Kay Randall. Entries: Doug Collier (louise [at] collier926.orangehome.co.uk).
11th September 2008
Club Open Show
The Club Open Show is on the 26th October 2008. Entries may be made online at Fosse Data.
13th August 2008
Collie Cyclic Neutropenia
We have published an article by Lydia Otter of Pennyhooks Farm. It is concerned
with Tessie the Border Collie who sadly passed away in April 2008. Tessie suffered from Collie Cyclic Neutropenia and is the only UK Border Collie recipient of Lentivirus-mediated Gene Therapy as a treatment.
13th August 2008
Ruswarp Appeal
Please read about the Ruswarp Appeal by Mark Rand. For
those that wish to make a donation, relevant details are provided.
31st October 2007
Tony Holliday
It is with great regret that the Club has learnt of the death of Tony Holliday. The membership of the club offer their deepest condolences to Margaret and his family.
Tony was one of the original Border Collie enthusiasts and will be truly missed. His funeral will be on Thursday 8th November 2008. If you wish to attend please contact the Secretary for details.
5th September 2007
2008 Yearbook
Members are invited to contribute to the 28th Year Book of the Club. Doug Collier and Louise Hird will edit the book and
the Printers will again be Benard Kaymar of Preston. The Club has decided that the 2008 edition will again be full colour.
Further Details (PDF).
5th September 2007
Puppy of The Year
Puppy of the Year Judge for 2007 is Ann Jordan and Veteran of the Year Judge 2007 is Jimmy Entwistle.
The event will be held on the 11th November 2007 at Tollerton. Doug Collier will be sending invites out for Puppy of the Year.
Please contact Doug or Jim Collions if you require entry details for Veteran of the Year. Don't forget both events will be limited to 64 entries.
5th September 2007
New Newsletter Editor
We wish to welcome Tina Rushdon as our new newsletter editor. Please email Tina <at> warranties2000.co.uk with any articles (or gossip) for the newsletter!
1st June 2007
New Pages
The results from the 2007 BCCGB Breed Championship Show are now online as well as
some photos from Crufts!
1st June 2007
BCCGB Open Obedience Show, Herding Test Update
Schedules for the BCCGB Obedience show on the 19th August 2007 will be in the next newsletter, or can be obtained
by contacting Jim Collins.
In other news, we have an update on the herding test - The Kennel
Club have agreed a new test following meetings at Clarges Street. More details to follow once we have received the
minutes from the meeting.
21st May 2007
Latest TNS Research News
Read the latest update from Alan Wilton on how the TNS Research is going.
We have also expanded the hereditary defects advice section of the website.
9th March 2007
Crufts 2007 Results
Here's a direct link to the official Kennel Club breed & class results for Crufts 2007!
25th February 2007
The Working Test
More suggestions are online with regards to the working test. Thank you for the contributions by Ann Jordan and Steve Russell-Davies. More contributions are welcome!
9th February 2007
Meeting
The northeast branch of the BCCGB will hold it's first meeting on Thursday 22nd February 2007. Please ring Secretary Joan Russell on 0778 327 3776 or 01677 424296 (evenings) for further details and location.
9th December 2006
2007/8 shows
Details of 2007/8 champ shows are now online.
9th December 2006
Working Test Update
Following correspondence by the Club to the Kennel Club regarding the Working Test, A representive from the Club has been invited to the Kennel Club on 17 April 2007 to discuss whether the working test should be amended. Also attending will be representives of the ISDS, Kennel Club Working Trials, Obedience and Agility Sub Committee and repesentive from the Breed Council.
Please pass your opinions to the Club Secretary, this is the Clubs Chance to get the Test amended!
9th December 2006
Champion Status & The Working Test
Read the views of the Kennel Club's chairman in our articles section.
12th November 2006 @ 11:35pm
Puppy of the Year / Veteran of the Year 2006
Congratulation's to today's winners! View the results.
12th November 2006 @ 6:31pm
BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Panel Examiners
A comprehensive list is now available on our website.
30th October 2006 @ 11:19am
BCCGB Champ Show 2007
Schedule and online entry facility for the BCCGB Champ Show 2007 is now available at Fosse Data.
30th October 2006 @ 11:19am
Otley Open Show
The Otley Open Show is on Sunday 3rd December 2006. There are 6 Classes judged by Mr R. Lucas and the closing date is 6th November 2006. More info at their website.
28th September 2006 @ 6:48pm
Breed Open Show Results
The results of the 24th September open show are now online, complete with photos from the day!
21st September 2006 @ 11:37am
Breed Open Show Venue
The venue for the breed open show on the 24th September is the Sidney Sheldon Hall, not the Crocket Hall at Newark.
21st September 2006 @ 11:34am
Guildford & DCs Open Show
The Guildford & DCs Open show is on the 17th December 2006 at Woking Leisure Centre.
Border Collies are scheduled and the Club and the Breed needs your support.
Schedules can be downloaded from our website at www.guildforddcs.co.uk or
requested from the secretary or tel: 020 8224 1125.
3rd September 2006 @ 10:41pm
Yearbook Advertising
A number of complaints have been recieved that there are no Black and White Pages available in the 2007 Year Book. The cost for each page is £52. It is up to the advertiser if they wish there pictures in Black and White or Colour. There is no limit to the number of items you put on that page. You design the page as you wish.
12th August 2006 @ 1:34am
BCCGB Open Show Schedule
The schedule for our Open show is now available for download. Note that the referee for this show is now Ms Debbie Fleming (B-NB List).
28th June 2006 - 0:56am
2007 Yearbook
Members are invited to contribute to the official Border Collie Club of Great Britain 2007 Yearbook.
23rd June 2006 - 7:24pm
2006 Judges
An at a glance overview of who is judging what show is now available.
26th March 2006 - 10:39pm
BCCGB Champ Show - Winner Photos
Photographs of the winners are now online. You can view them here.
24th March 2006 - 1:18pm
BCCGB Champ Show - Peter Bailey's Report
Peter Bailey's show report is now online. You can read it here.
23rd March 2006
Newsletter Delay
There is an equipment fault at the printers causing a delay with the club newsletter. Apologies to members, thanks for your patience!
19th March 2006 - 8:33pm
BCCGB Champ Show Results
Congratulations to SANKENALI CAROLINA AT FAYKEN JW (IMP) for winning the BCCGB Breed Championship Show at Newark today. The full results are now available online.
16th March 2006 - 2:45pm
Champion Status and the Working Test
The club would appreciate comments from both members and non members on this article. Many thanks!
9th March 2006 - 6:31pm
Crufts 2006 Results
The Border Collie results are available on the Crufts 2006 Results page. Congratulations to IT/SPAN CH GLENTRESS LORD OTHE CHAT for winning best of breed!
Eye Testing
Please note that Professor Bedford will be attending the Border Collie Club of Great Britain Show on March 19th to perform eye testing.
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