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the BEARDIE BULLETIN Volume 47 No. 2 • 2017GCH B riarpatch Looking Back PT

Sweetwater’sMBISS BIS GCHB CaCH CGC SELECT DOG • 2017 NATIONAL CAPITAL BCC Thank you to Judge Charlott Sandberg \"Beautiful male, excellent type; Lovely length and depth of rib cage. Super movement. Top quality coat.\" Owned and loved by Debby and Larry Furlow Presented by Derek BeattyBEST IN SHOWPROGRESSIVE DOG CLUBThank you to Judge Mrs. Faye Strauss

Editor’s LetterI am pleased to report that my financial report to the Board on the Beardie Bulletin for this past fiscal year hasbeen able to remain self-supportive, and no funds have been supplemented by the BCCA for the productionof the magazine. This is due in part to our advertising support, as well as our subscribers. Our staff worksdiligently to keep costs down, and produce a magazine that is top quality for us to enjoy. Please keep in mindthat whenever you advertise you are supporting your Breed publication, and your support is needed for us tocontinue to produce four magazines per year.On that note, some of you voiced that you would like us to distribute the publication to AKC judges. It wasyour concern that judges should be able to see the best our breed has to offer in our publication. We cannotprint and distribute the magazine to judges since the cost of that undertaking is just not possible. However,we have been able to offer a digital version of the magazine to AKC Herding judges, and we have had agood response. We sent an email stating: “We would like to send you a digital version of our quarterly breedpublication, The Beardie Bulletin, where breeders showcase their top Bearded Collies in conformation as well asperformance.” Positive comments have been received, i.e.: • Definitely put me on the list! • Thank you… enjoyed reading your magazine, very well done. As a long time OES breeder (50 years) I'm always interested in what the Beardie people are doing. As a herding judge, I love to see the quality of Beardies throughout the country. • Thank you...enjoyed every page. • Thank you for the digital version of your quarterly breed publication. Excellent job!We hope to continue to spread the word that our magazine is available to AKC Herding judges at no charge. Ihope that those who felt that it would better serve them if AKC judges were able to receive a copy of our publi-cation, do not ignore our efforts.Sad news to report to our members. Long time Beardie friend Doris Banfield recently passed away. She wasa 30+ year member of the BCCA. Both Doris, and her husband Charles, were very involved in rescuing andadopting Beardies. They attended many of the Specialties. Our Beardies have lost an important member of ourfamily.Many are off to the 2017 National Specialty and I wish all of you good luck and a safe journey. Lillian Esposito Editor BRAG FEATURE FOR THE 2017 NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNERS 1 With the success of our Brag Section in the Performance Issue, we will be running the same promotion for our participants attending the 2017 National Specialty. This section is for all venues...herding, agility, obedience, rally and conformation. Whether you would like to put in a brag for a placement in the classes, or an Award of Merit, this section is for you. If you earned a title/placment in Agility, Rally, Obedience or Herding, this section is for you. We hope you will take advantage of this feature and share your accomplishment with our readers. We would love to see your Beardie and what he/she accomplished at the Specialty. You will receive one-quarter color page with photo, 25-30 words of copy, AKC registered name, call name and owner. The cost of this section is $35.00. Hope to see you in our next issue and good luck to all of you!Summer 2017 Performance Issue

TABLE OF CONTENTS BCCA OFFICERSEditor's Letter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 PRESIDENTCover Story & Bulletin Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Nicole ConnerTracking Miss Daisy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Hico, TX 76457Confessions of an Obedience Jukie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 254.485.3653Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 [email protected]. Agility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13Back Cover Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 VICE PRESIDENTConformation Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Sharon PrassaAKC Agility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-61Rescue Story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Sacramento, CA 95819Bulletin Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 916.457.7012Specialties [email protected]/BCC Maine specialty photo essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53 RECORDING SECRETARYNorthern California BCF results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-57 Rosemary Schroeder Venice, FL 34293Advertisers 941.493.8138Front Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Doris Banfield memorial Meg NaylorCenterfold - Beddoe, Burton & Voss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Centennial, CO 80016It's Okay, Brag A Little feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-23 303-400-1993 [email protected], Wisner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Buhite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 TREASURERCotton, DuPont, Esposito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Richard BihlCox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Richmond, KY 40475Donaldson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47 859-623-8453Eaton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Frankel, DuPont, Esposito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 BOARD OF DIRECTORSMcDonald. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26McNamara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 CLASS OF 2018Poliak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Remell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Brenda CoxSilverman, Slobodin, Esposito, DuPont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Creswell, OR 97426Sirrine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 541.895.8916Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 [email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Winkler, Burger, DuPont, Esposito. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Jill Floberg Littleton, CO 80128In Memoriam 303-522-3776MACH2 Dunnachie’s Buffy Slays Me [email protected] HT MXC MJB2 OAP AJP OF CLR2 CGC VX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35CH Cameron’s Celtic Charm MX MXJ MJB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Debby FurlowMACH2 Casanovas For American Beauty MXC MJC MXP MJP NF. . . . . 37 Dearborn, MICH Ha'Penny Winter Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 313.565.6580Pat Maloney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 [email protected] CLASS OF 2019 Sonja Blanchard Woodstock, VT 05091 802-291-6717 [email protected] Andrea Hobe Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-778.9633 [email protected] Brian Wistrom Minneapolis, MN 55419 612-866.9014 [email protected] AKC DELEGATE Kathy Coxwell Monroeville, AL 36460 251-743-4055 [email protected] Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

On Our Cover Henry!Hip Hip Hooray for GCH Briarpatch Looking Back PT GCH Briarpatch Just One Look CD RE OA OAJ NF HSAs x GCH Briarpatch Kit ‘n Kaboodle HSAsWe’re proud to present our latest star – GCH. Briarpatch Looking Back, PT. As the fourth generation within ourBriarpatch family, Henry has much to live up to! A son of the multiple specialty winning, GCH. Briarpatch Just One Look,a grandson of the Best in Show winning and Multiple Specialty winning, GCH. Briarpatch Top That, the bar has been sethigh. That said, Henry is exceeding all of our expectations – achieving multiple Best In Shows within the AKC’s NationalOwner Handler program and achieving multiple group placements within just the first months of showing. He has beenrewarded in the ring by breeder judges and all rounders alike.At the National Capital Bearded Collie Club regional specialty, Judge Charlott Sandberg recognized his beautiful breedtype with an Award of merit and with the following words in her judge’s critique: “Super type. Lovely length and depthof ribcage. Excellent neck and topline. Moves well…..”Breed ring aside, Henry has been studying for his herding, obedience and agility titles. While herding has been given toppriority, we hope to be enjoying the other competitive arenas in the near term. Henry is rated as an OFA – Good and hasbeen entered into CHIC for his passing thyroid and eye panels.Lucy Campbell-Gracie and Anna K. Gracie2211 Stockton Road, Phoenix, MD 21131443-212-5134 The Bulletin BoardCongratulations to the following Beardies, breeders and owners! BCCA/Bearded Collie Club of Maine Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers Best of Breed Best of Breed GCHG Dunhill Steeler Nation GCHB Aellen The Son Also Rises PT Breeder: R. Harrington, Dr. K. Harrington, C. O’Neil Breeder: R. Colavecchio Owner: S. Remell Owner: R. Harrington, K Harrington, V. Shafer, S. Shafer, C. Scott Wathen Best of Opposite Sex CH Potterdale Diamond Diva NAP NJP Best of Opposite Sex CH Meadow’s Over The Rainbow Breeder: J. & M. Lewis Breeder/Owner: E. Eaton & C. McNulty Owner: C. Taylor, W. Carter & A. SteltzSummer 2017 Performance Issue 3

Tracking Miss Daisy by Robin Deily The fundamental features of a TD test are the dog’s As we entered the field and approached the first flag and ability to follow a track laid by a person under a variety scent article, I tried to focus my mind on my admittedly of conditions on moderate terrain and to find an article scattered mental checklist. dropped by that person at the end of the track.* 1. Confirm that the 40 foot tracking line is attached toItwas a lovely spring morning in May as I approached Daisy’s tracking harness. Make sure it is not tangled, the edge of a grassy, un-mowed field with Daisy, knotted, or wrapped around her legs or my legs! Do notmy 18 month old Beardie. Our task was to find a glove step on it, ever.in that field by following the track laid by our judge and 2. Walk into the field in line with the two flags since thattrack layer sometime between 30 minutes and two hours is the only visible, directional indication I will get. Allearlier that morning. I knew that this track would include other directions will come from Daisy.between three and five turns of at least 90 degrees, with at 3. Breathe, remain calm, and watch Daisy like a hawk; doleast one left and one right turn, and that the total distance not trip; do not run; do not fall in a groundhog hole.between the start and finish would be between 440 and 4. Trust your dog! Once Daisy gets the scent at the first500 yards. There are other requirements for a tracking article, she is in charge. Trust Daisy.certification track, but at that time, that was about all Iwas able to remember. There were two flags. The first The certification test will be of a complexity equivalentone indicated the beginning and marked the location of to the TD or TDU test and will take place underthe scent article, a small piece of cloth about the size of a conditions similar to such a test.*wallet, that had been in the possession of the track layerlong enough to take on the scent of that person. This was And so began our AKC Tracking Certification Test.the scent that Daisy was to track through what now lookedto be the world’s largest field. The second flag, 30 yards How in the world did I get to this place? By the timepast the start flag, indicated the direction of the first leg. Daisy, Highland's Give Me Your Answer Do, came toOnce we passed that, we were on our own. live with us last spring, at the age of eight months, she had already been tracking with Michele Ritter. Michele4 evaluated her for several months before she was re-homed with us. I, on the other hand, had never been tracking, and Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

my experience with performance events with my Beardies was limited to Obedience and Rally.Both of these sports are based on the premise that the human leads the team through the eventand the dog looks to the human for commands and guidance. Not so with tracking, in which thehuman follows the dog’s lead. However I was willing to give it a try to provide some continuityfor Daisy after she came to live with us. Daisy was already pretty good, so I needed to work hardto catch up and be a worthy partner. I was not at all convinced that this was something I wouldenjoy, and fully expected to do it through the summer and then graciously bow out as it got cold.As the summer went into fall, to my great surprise, I discovered that I really enjoyed tracking! Itactually was lovely to be outside in the fresh air. Our fellow trackers were supportive and fun.As my skills got better I gained confidence that this was something that we could successfully do,plus Daisy loved it and was good at it. I was hooked. I did not realize how far we had progresseduntil one day this spring, when our instructor Dawn Martin, who is an AKC Tracking judge,asked if I would be interested in taking a Tracking Certification Test. I was stunned, but trustedthat if she thought we were ready, we were ready. You must pass a Tracking Certification Testbefore you can actually enter a Tracking Test.Back to the field. Daisy got the scent, and we headed out on our first legtoward the second flag. I was trying hard not to think about our firstattempt at certification, during which we missed the very first turn. Wewere eventually called off the test after the judge determined that wewere hopelessly lost. This time was different and I could feel it. At somepoint during the first leg, and for the first time ever while tracking, I feltlike it was just Daisy and me in that field, and we were working as one.I knew when she was on scent, and I went with her when she indicatedthe turns. What a fabulous, glorious feeling when she stopped, satdown and looked back at me, her indication that she found the glove.We did it!After the Certification Test is passed, the judge issuesfour certification statements that are valid for one year.One of these statements must accompany each entryfor an actual AKC TD (Tracking Dog) Test, which is theentry-level title. My goal is for us to pass the AKC TDtest this fall, but there are very few tests offered andentry is determined by luck of the draw. Wish us luck!* Quoted from the AKC Tracking Regulations, amended toJanuary 1, 2016.Summer 2017 Performance Issue 5

Static Meditation Confessions of an Obedience Junkie Winter had taken its toll As I walked through the hotel’s entrance doors, I was on the farm. I lost my greeted by a gaggle of bulldogs. What? At an obedience foundation ram, Mr. Buckeye, trial? But alas, no. One bulldog owner informed me that to pneumonia in January. A they were attending a specialty. Too bad. I would have few weeks after that, Ms. B, liked to have seen the bulldogs doing obedience. Imagine a five-year-old Mr. Buckeye one of those stuffed animals doing the broad jump. daughter, finally died from a Excruciatingly cute! mysterious ailment indicated by repeated nose bleeds Friday, the first day of the trial, Smokes managed to and severe anemia. To add double Q in Open B and Utility B. We broke a several anxiety to the mix, I upped the months long non-qualifying drought in Utility B! A HUGEfeeding regimen for my 10 pregnant ewes to 3 times a day, accomplishment that nobody could appreciate but me.complete with specially formulated ewe food. In April, the Now I could focus on Vim. What would she do? Woulddreaded lambing season would begin. I needed a vacation. she keep her attention on the tasks at hand or make up something on the fly?I sent in my entry to the National ObedienceChampionship only to have second thoughts. Smokes A youngish woman with a huge Rottweiler (125 pounds)definitely wasn’t up to the task. His repaired go outs were had set up her gear near Team Beardie. I asked her whatnot solid. Going to the NOC would probably result in class her dog was entered in. “Novice B.” I told her thata training set back. I kissed my entry fee good bye and my brown girl was also in Novice B. I wished her goodlooked for an actual obedience trial to attend. Something luck and then went back to reading my Kindle. As I satclose. with my dogs, a few folks stopped by to talk to the Rottie lady. She confided to them about how her dog had beenAt the local Collie club obedience trial held in February, a breaking his long sits in the group static exercises. Shenumber of out-of-town competitors invited me to attend couldn’t figure it out. She proofed and proofed the dogtheir trial in March. Hmmm. Kansas City. Great barbeque! everywhere, including dog parks. No problem. The onlySo I mailed in my entries. Smokes and Vim would compete problem seemed to be at obedience trials. She was gettingin the Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club’s obedience discouraged and thought that perhaps her dog wastrial on the NOC weekend. Instead of fretting over missing becoming ring wise.the National Obedience Championship, I would be busyand hopefully productive. After her friends left, I asked the Rottie lady about her dog’s issue. She told me that in trials her dog would getI had never travelled alone with Smokes and Vim. I up and investigate other dogs. At that point, she began todidn’t know what to expect. Smokes is Mr. Mellow who apologize in advance for her dog’s behavior in the groupsometimes lacks confidence. Hence his problems with go static exercises. Alarms went off in my head. May Day!outs and articles (mini-go outs). Vim is Ms. Brash. She runs May Day! Vim would be sitting next to the Rottie duringaround like she owns the place until she realizes where she the long sits and downs. I tried to keep my composure. Iis. “What am I doing in this ring, mom?” At that point she thought, how bad can it possibly be? So what if the dogeither loses some of her confidence or just makes up things gets up? I can always break my stay and get my dog ifas she goes along. necessary. (And yes, I know how to break up a dog fight.) I smiled at my Novice B compatriot and blandly suggestedAs I drove to Blue Springs, MO, a four hour drive from that maybe this time her dog would do his job.the farm, I thought about Vim and her craziness. She hadearned two qualifying scores in Novice B at the Collie club With the Novice B class in full swing, I set up Vim bytrial. What would she do in a new place? The Collie club the ring and watched Team Rottweiler go through theirtrial had been held at our favorite training facility: WOOF routine. My goodness! How lovely! Beautiful heeling,(in Wentzville, MO). Maybe I should take her and Smokes great teamwork. Soon after Team Rottweiler left the ring,to the pre-trial C-match (held that day), hang out and let Vim and I crossed the threshold and did our performance.both dogs soak in the ambience. We arrived at the trial site It felt pretty good, but not perfect. But I was pleased thatjust as folks were signing up for the C-match. After paying Vim had pulled it together in a foreign environment. If weour fee, we waited a mere one hour before our ring time. successfully put the group static exercises behind us, VimSmokes practiced go outs and Vim practiced heeling and would earn her CD.recalls in a real ring. Both beardies appeared settled. As the Novice B teams lined up for the long sits andThe next morning, I woke up extra early. I’d take care of down, I busied myself being calm. The Rottie lady lookedthe dogs, do a little bit of reading and relax while drinking stricken but committed. About seven minutes later, we allmy usual four cups of coffee. At 5:30 a.m., I took the dogs left the ring intact. Vim had earned her CD and the Rottieout for a potty break. had kept his long sit and his long down. What a great day!6 Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

Friday’s Novice B Placements, Smokes and I were running on fumes when we entered the photograph by Debra McHenry Open B ring. Most of the teams were hanging tough and turning in nice performances. I dragged Smokes throughThe Rottweiler’s owner had not given up on a training our routine. Finally, only the group static exercisesproblem and had successfully addressed it on that day. remained. The teams lined up and filed into the ring. TheVim had managed to keep her ornery self together for the long sits were first. We sat our dogs and left. When weentire set of Novice B exercises. came back, half the dogs had lain down. A blood bath! The other dogs had been as out-of-gas as Smokes, butThe rest of the weekend I concentrated on Smokes. they had been able to hide their weariness during theAlthough I am an Obedience Junkie, I am not a Marathon dynamic exercises. Not so Smokes. During the group staticObedience Junkie. Showing two dogs beats the living exercises, however, Smokes had been able to perform hisdaylights out of me. On Saturday, Smokes qualified in one trick flawlessly. He had sat and zoned out and sleptOpen B only. But he did his go outs. Both types. The with his eyes wide open.weather turned miserable and rainy. My long hairedcharges became miserably wet and messy. On Sunday, The survivors of the third day of Open B showed up forSmokes littered the Utility ring with sugar tree gumballs. the Awards ceremony. The sharply performing dogs whoThe judge picked up one gumball prior to the directed had successfully pushed through the group static exercisesjumping exercise. I picked up another (per the judge’s finished one-two-three. All with very high scores. Andorder) as I walked away from Smokes during the signal then the judge announced the fourth place dog: #411, 195.exercise. Despite bringing in his own distractions, Smokes “That’s us Smokes! We’ll take it!qualified with an inglorious score of 189. The judge wasapologetic. We deserved the score. (Note: Smokes had As I drove home, I thought about the group staticpicked up the gum balls when he disembarked from the exercises. Some competitors are pushing to remove thesevan. I had unwittingly parked the van under a sugar gum exercises from the AKC regular obedience classes. Theytree.) worry about dog aggression in the ring. I suspect that something deeper underlies their concern. A lack of faith in canine temperament? A training disconnect between highly amped performances and controlled steady behavior? A desire to be rid of something that is difficult to train? The AKC group static exercises test fundamental obedience, self-control and confidence. The handler leaves the dog in a strange and stressful place under a positional command for a prescribed period of time. The dog has to learn how to quell his anxiety while keeping mindful of the exercise position. For some dogs, these exercises are very trying and very difficult. For others, these critical exercises have enabled them to access their inner calmness. Smokes appears to be meditating as he becomes one with each position. His mantras? Sit. Down. Initially Published In Front & Finish®, The Dog Trainer’s News, https://frontandfinish.com Sunday’s Open B Placements plus One (the Irish Setter), photograph by Debra McHenry 7Summer 2017 Performance Issue

Beardie Health CEA/CH DNA Testing – Opportunity Awaits*Collie eye anomaly or choroid hypoplasia is a recessively inherited eye disorder that causes abnormal development ofthe choroid, a layer in the eye beneath the retina. An eye exam detects CEA/CH only in the first few months; after that,developing pigmentation of the retina obscures the choroid.Clinical Signs in CEA/CHThese vary from minimal visual problem to malformations of the optic nerve or eye (e.g., coloboma), retinal detachment,intraocular bleeding, and subsequent blindness. Both mild and severe forms are associated with a mutation in the samegene, NHEJ1. Predicting severity of the disease in an affected puppy is difficult. Luckily there is a gene test available tobreeders and the mutation is identical in affected breeds (e.g., Australian Shepherds, Rough and Smooth Collies, ShetlandSheepdogs, Bearded Collies).Autosomal recessive inheritanceAn autosomal recessive disorder means two copies of an abnormal gene must be present for the disease or trait todevelop. Progeny outcome is highlighted below.Parent B – normal Parent A – normal Parent A – carrier Parent A - affectedParent B – carrier All normal Carrier 100%Parent B – affected Normal 50% Normal 50% Carrier 50% Carrier 50% Carrier 50% Affected 50% Normal 25% Carrier 100% Carrier 50% Affected 100% Affected 25% Carrier 50% Affected 50%The goals of using a pre-breeding genetic test for a recessive disease are to 1. Eliminate disease 2. Gradually reduce frequency of carriers over several generationsSuggestionsOne CEA affected Beardie (in the UK and Kennel Club registered) and a number of carriers have been identified with theCEA test. Three carriers have American Bearded Collies as ancestors. The BCCA Health Committee and BeaCon suggestthat US breeders consider including a CEA test in their pre-breeding health screening test panel.CEA/CH Testing OptionsAfter review of the companies that offer CEA testing, it was decided to go with Paw Print Genetics for Bearded Collies inNorth America. Paw Print is one of 4 companies listed by OFA and it has a sublicense for the CEA test from Optigen. PawPrint tests every sample with two different methods (and a third if the first 2 don’t agree) and uses procedures for qualitycontrol that match those applied in human genetic testing.Other labs offer CEA testing, too. If you choose a different lab for reasons of cost or convenience, you should ask: 1. What test is done? For the gene mutation or a marker gene? 2. If the test is for the gene mutation, does the lab have a license or sublicense? That assures that quality control measures are used in testing as the original licensed company’s procedures are followed. 3. Does OFA accept results from the lab? This is important if you want the test results displayed on a dog’s online OFA record.CEA/CH DNA Test at Paw Print GeneticsFor a limited time tests will be available to owners of North American Beardies at a cost of only $20! Your benefit – $60per test due to negotiations and support/subsidies from Paw Print Genetics, BCCA, Beardies of the World Calendar, andBeaCon. Canadian owners who order from home will receive a suggestion for swab materials that help you save mailingthe kit from Paw Print Genetics; you will be responsible for the return mailing cost to Paw Print.How to Obtain DNA KitsUp to 50 available at 2017 specialty (early October) and up to 25 available initially at Paw Print Genetics (Starting July 1).8 Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

2017 Specialty • Reserve DNA kit - contact Andrea Hobbe ([email protected]), BCCA Health Committee Co-Chair. • Obtain DNA kit at specialty, swab cheek, complete Paw Print form (you will need dog’s registered name and registration #), bring check for $20 made out to BCCA, give to Andrea for return mailing • If you are from Canada and will be at the specialty, obtaining the kit there will save you return mailing costsFrom Home • Call Paw Print Genetics. M-F 8-5 Pacific time, 509-483-5950 or toll free (US & Canada) 1-855-202-4889. • They will set up your online account, provide your log in information, take your payment of $20, and mail a DNA kit • Upon receipt of kit, do cheek swab following directions, complete paper work, and return promptly in prepaid mailer (US) or complete the customs form if you are mailing from Canada (this is not prepaid) • If you are in Canada, there are swabs you can purchase over the counter for use to eliminate cost of receiving the kit – ask the Paw Print representative. • https://www.pawprintgenetics.com/samples/cheek_swab/#purchasing • Proaxa G.U.M. brushResults. Results are available in your online account about two weeks after receipt of the DNA sample. You are notifiedby email when results are posted to your account. Log in to review the information which you can print. You will need acopy of the Canine Health Certificate for OFA.OFA -To have the results posted with your dog’s OFA online record go to OFA. www.ofa.org>forms (navigation menuat very top of screen)> application forms>DNA based genetic disease. Print and complete the form, choose paymentmethod, return to OFA with the Paw Print Canine Health Certificate. There is no charge for affected dogs.Genetic Guidance is available free from Paw Print. They have veterinarians and geneticists on staff to assist with yourquestions.Collective result reporting - Paw Print Genetics will provide an anonymous report for the BCCA Health Committee andBeaCon. No dog or owner will be identified in that report.Trends in EBVs (estimated breeding values) for Hip Dysplasia by breed by Carol Beuchat PhDData from Hou Y, Y Wang, X Lu, X Zhang, Q Zhao, RJ For hip and elbow dysplasia in this study, the data for hipTodhunter, and Z Zhang 2013 Monitoring hip and elbow evaluations were used as scored by OFA. For example, thedysplasia achieved modest genetic improvement of 74 categories used by OFA for hips are excellent, good, fair,dog breeds over 40 years in USA. PLoS One 8(10): e76390. borderline, mild, moderate, and severe, and these weredoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0076390 pdf given a numerical value from 1 (excellent) to 7 (severe), so animals with better hips have lower numbers. TheseThe investigators obtained from OFA (Orthopedic scores for individual dogs, together with the data forFoundation for Animals) the publically-available records relatives, are used to compute the EBV for hips and elbowsfor hip and elbow evaluations of dogs born after 1970 and for the animals born each year.through 2009. After editing for errors, multiple entries,mis-recorded sex, etc., the database contained 760,455 hip By plotting the average EBV per year over the 4 decadesscores and 135,409 elbow scores. The pedigree records of of this study's data, improvement in the hip or elbowthese dogs and their ancestors without phenotypic records joints will be apparent in scores that decrease over time.were used to compute an \"estimated breeding value\" EBV scores for hips are provided for 74 breeds and scores(EBV) for each dog. for elbows for 20. The graphs below were included in the Supplemental data for the study that is available forEvery dog has a \"breeding value\" or breeding potential downloading on the PLoS One website.for every trait a breeder might be interested in. This valueis based not only on the evaluation of the trait in theparticular dog, but also on the evaluations of its relatives- parents, siblings, offspring, etc. Using data for relativesprovides a better statistical prediction of the value ofa particular dog by estimating its genetic potential toproduce a certain trait. The trait can be anything thebreeder might care about - temperament, structure, color,or even health problems. The animals are evaluated foreach trait, and that information is used in a computationthat produces an EBV value for each dog for every trait ofinterest.Summer 2017 Performance Issue 9

“Mary passed away today after a fairly short fight with cancer. My heart is broken as ‘There was Something about Mary.’ Hug your Beardies as life is so short. She was my heart and soul and we had so many dreams!“ By Libby Myers-Buhite Dawn Kinney's BuffyHappy 20th Anniversary to the Beardie Agility Diehards!We have grown from 33 members and 38 Beardies in 1997 MACH2 Dunnachie's Buffy Slays Meto 243 members and 570 Beardies in 2017. Our On-Line Group started with the search for our USDAA andNADAC Beardies. In the process, many of those contacted RN HT MXC MJB2 OAP AJP OF CL2-R HIC CGC VXfelt that they would like to be in touch with one another.There was such interest, that we chose to form our own Versatility Excellent Beardiegroup identity. Within a week we held a contest to \"NameThat Line.\" On March 18 Karen Drummond suggested March 7, 2002 - April 3, 2017BAD as our name and Gretchen Blackburn improvised onthe theme with about 20 possible ways to define ourselves. “Her litter name was Buffy and I thought it was perfect.We loved the acronym and decided to call ourselves TV Buffy was athletic and funny, a good BeardieBEARDIE AGILITY DIEHARDS, beginning our BAD lives description. Soon after I arrived to meet her, Buffy and Ion April 1, 1997. Gretchen then offered to design a Logo. were on the dining room floor doing sits. Years later,In September of 1997 we unveiled our Logo at the Jackye Dunn told me that she could see immediately thatNational Specialty by sporting our new BAD T-shirts, we were a good fit. During one agility run Buffy hit thedesigned, printed, and distributed by Gretchen \"the table a little fast and 2 of her paws came off. She struggledGrape\" Blackburn, forever christened in our minds by the with 2 paws on and 2 off while the judge and I watchedgrape juice which purpled her from head to foot after our her crawl back up without moving off the table and weSpecialty Grape Stomp. Also at the Specialty I met with qualified. I badly fractured my ankle while walking theKaren Norteman, who designed our incredible Website dogs and was non-weight bearing for 7 weeks. Duringbefore turning it over to me as \"my life's work!\" The BAD that time Buffy was like a good waiter; she was invisibleWebsite was launched on January 1, 1998 and immediately until I wanted something. When I reached for thewon awards. Currently it hosts 795 Agility Beardies. crutches, suddenly there she was and insisted on leadingRainbow Bridge 2017 me. She would not allow me to move without being inWith great sorrow, we bid farewell to several of our front of me. One morning at the end of the 7 weeks I wokebeloved agility Beardies. up feeling better. I was still on the crutches and was not aware of moving differently, but Buffy noticed something. Pam and Mark Harris' Mary For the first time in 7 weeks she barked at me; she had CH Spindrift Something About Mary decided that things weren’t so bad any more. At oneCD BN RE PT MX MXB MXJ MJS XF T2B2 NAC NJC CL3 agility trial I had to walk the Standard and JWW runs AAD ASA AJ AG AS AR HIC CGC ROM ROMAX VX before we ran either. We were in the middle of one run and I was thinking, ‘Ok, up there I do the front cross and Register of Merit we go into the weave poles.’ Unfortunately, after the front Register of Merit Agility Excellent cross there were no weave poles; I was thinking of the wrong course! I stopped and so did Buffy! She knew I Versatility Excellent Beardie was mixed up. We lost some time, but we qualified November 1, 2005 - March 27, 2017 because she gave me a couple of seconds to get my10 bearings. One thing I heard often in agility class was, ‘You’re late. She saved you!’ We were team mates, friends, and knew each other so well that we could anticipate the other. If Buffy could have done so, she would have told you that it was my job to read the course, but she was the real leader of the team. She would see that we got it done.” Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

both of us by his side. He was our first agility dog and introduced us to the sport and, for that, we can never thank him enough. One of the highlights of my agility career with him was running him at the BCCA Specialty in 2007. The house seems quiet without his beautiful baritone bark, something he had right to the end. Much loved . . . until we meet again,” Richard and Rosanna Masley Richard Masley's Anna (aka “Mouse”) Maggie Riechman's Bridie MACH2 Casanova's For American Beauty MarJac's Quietly Makin' Noise MXC MJC MXP MJP2 NF RN NA NAJ AXP AJP NFP THD TDIA CGC HIC VA 24 February 2005 - 13 April 2017 April 28, 2001 - May 2017“I am without words. Anna left us for the Rainbow \"Bridie was Maggie's first beardie and first agility dog.Bridge on April 13, 2017. In mid March we discovered a My favorite memory of Bridie was at an outdoor trial inlump that was eventually diagnosed as inflammatory Minnesota. Bridie LOVED tunnels, so much so, it wascarcinoma. Surgery was an option but with grim hard to get her out of them. I can remember at this specificprospects. Chemo would have only marginally extended trial, she must have been in that tunnel for 5 minutesher life. We opted to spoil her until she showed signs of rolling all around. I am not sure Maggie thought it was alldistress. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to decide. that funny, but the crowd sure did. Now Maggie and bothShe left peacefully and without pain. Anna was the her girls are pain free and together at the Rainbow Bridge.\"perfect teammate, rock steady and consistent with just the - Sue Jamisonright amount of Beardie wit and whimsy. A particularlyspecial agility career highlight was earning her MACH 2 atthe BCCA sponsored agility trial in May of 2016. I’llalways treasure that moment. We all have our start lineroutines; mine was to whisper to her ‘Let’s dance littlegirl.’ I could never have imagined that our ‘last dance’would come so soon. With many tears, broken hearts andall our love always,” Richard and Rosanna Masley Richard Masley's Cale (aka \"Bear\") Maggie Riechman's Quinn CH Cameron's Celtic Charm Wyndmist Gravity Storm MX MXJ MJB RN MX MXB MXJ MJB MXF April 20, 2001 - February 2, 2017 January 9, 2003 - April 19, 2017\"I'm sad to report that we had to help Cale along to the “Maggie lost her heart dog shortly before she lost herRainbow Bridge last Thursday. He went peacefully with courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Quinn was an awesome agility competitor. She was small but mightySummer 2017 Performance Issue and - wow - she was fast. She and Maggie had many great years together playing agility. They were the team to watch.” - Sue Jamison 11

from my sight, but you are never gone from my heart. Thank you to those of you that often asked about Rocky.\" - Lori, Jerry, Blade & Bolt Elaine Robinson's Rachel Trudy Wisner's Billy DC Pentangle's Celtic FlightRN HIC HSAds HSBs HIAds HXAds ATDsd HRDII HTDIs CH MACH U-CH U-CDX ARCHEX Merewoods NY State of Mind AX AXJ OAP OJP VX Versatility Excellent Beardie CDX RE HSAs JHD MXB MJB MJP NF AAD ASA AJ SG AS SR TN-N July 9, 2001 - Feb 2, 2017“We literally ‘worshiped the ground she walked on’ every CGCA TT RL1X, 2X, 3X ROMA VXday. What a HUGE HUGE void in our lives right now.Thank you to all that loved her.” - Robinsons Register of Merit Agility Versatility Excellent Beardie Lori Weinberg's Rocky MACH PACH Chaniam Creag March 3, 2002 - June 20, 2017 MXS MJG MXP3 MXPB MJP7 MJPS PAX XF “This morning we crossed Billy over the rainbow bridge. PG1 PJ1 PR1 HIC CGC He lived 15 years, 3 months and 18 days. He beat cancer Inspiration for the Lightning Award twice. He was such an amazing partner, my Novice A dog. Together we did obedience, breed champion, rally July 24, 2001 - March 8, 2017 champion, agility champion, herding, commercials,\"I close my tear filled eyes for a moment and I can hear movies, television, and print ads. There wasn't anythingRocky barking his head off, playing shaking his frisbee to he didn't love or at least try for me. I made so manydeath, running and jumping in heaven. You were with us mistakes yet he always forgave me with a smile andfor 15 years and 8 months, not long enough for sure. From wagging tail. Because of him I've met so many people inthe first day that I held you in my arms you were a little the dog world. Some are my very best friends. Because ofball of fire. Everything you did in life was full tilt. We him we got to ring the closing bell at the NASDAQ, do livetraveled all over the country together playing the game we television with Michael Strahan, and meet tv stars. Yet, atboth loved, agility. After you retired you were content to the end of the day, all those titles, all the stars, none of itbe at my side and follow me around the house; you had to matters. What matters is the journey we took together, thebe involved in everything. You loved head rubs and you people we've met, the lives we touched, the bonds wegave me sweet kisses. Oh Rocky, my sweet boy, the last forged, the memories we've made. Billy's now gone but hisact of love we could do for you was to let you go. So, I kids live on continuing their journeys with us. Hug yourheld you in my arms one more time. You may be gone dogs. Tell them how wonderful they are because they really are! Chances are none of us would even know each12 other if it wasn't for our love of dogs.” Titles earned from January through June 2017 USDAA (U.S. Dog Agility Association) USDAA was organized in 1986 by Ken Tatsch of Dallas, Texas. The agility format is based on international standards. Many competitors consider USDAA to be the pinnacle of agility competition in the United States. Beardies have been competing in USDAA since April of 1992 and there are now 372 Beardies registered with USDAA. 165 have earned legs and 122 have earned titles. Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

Congratulations to this year’s titling USDAA Beardies. NADAC (North American Dog Agility Council)Heather Gahres and Jeremy Haag’s Kit has earned twoMasters and a Championship. Carol Carlsen’s Pippin has NADAC was formed in 1993 by Sharon Nelson of St.earned an Advanced title. Tom and Kathy Defino’s Nikki, Maries, Idaho. Beardies have been competing in NADACHeather Gahres’ Bounce, Beth Scorzelli’s Kensi, and since July of 1996. As of today 186 Beardies have earnedBarbara Stone’s Wren have earned Starters titles. Both qualifying legs and titles. \"Courses are traditionally funBounce and Wren have earned Versatility titles as well, the and fast due to the flow and distance between obstacles.AD for Bounce and the PD for Wren. Wren’s handler, The four major components for a balanced NADAC courseMadison Edwards, has earned the first Junior Handler are: speed, directional skill, distance handling, and safety.\"Elementary title. Congratulations to Christiana Taylor’s Jesse who earned two Novice Games titles.Artisan Crystal Starlight SPJ 3/18/17 Britannia Piece Of My Heart- WV-N TG-N 4/01/17 Thomas and Kathleen Defino’s Nikki Christiana Taylor’s Jesse 6/23/17 30th Starters Performance Jumpers Novice Weavers Novice Touch N GoEstrella's Off The Wall- AD SSA SR Heather Gahres’ Bounce 3/05/17 To access your titles and points, go to: 65th Agility Dog (Versatility) 3/05/17 http://www.nadac.com/afrm/pointhist.asp?Submit=Search+Again 34th Starters Standard Agility 3/05/17 27th Starters Relay CPE (Canine Performance Events)Lil'Clove Midnight Lace- PKM PTM PJCH 3/11/17 CPE was founded in 1998 by Linda Eickholdt of South Heather Gahres and Jeremy Haag’s Kit 4/16/17 Lyon, Michigan. 86 Beardies have competed in CPE. 7th Performance Snooker Master 4/21/17 Congratulations to Tom and Kathy Defino’s Nikki on her 4th Performance Tournament Master CPE and Standard Championships, to their Lilli Belle on 6th Performance Jumpers Champion completing Level 2, to Barbara Stone’s Wren on her Level 3 titles, to Christiana Taylor’s Lola on completing Level 1,Pentangle’s Special Agent- SJ and to her Peekaboo on her Fun title. Beth Scorzelli’s Kensi 34th Starters Jumpers 4/23/17 Artisan Crystal Starlight- C-ATCH ChST Thomas and Kathleen Defino’s NikkiSurfsong's Whimsical- PD JHE Handled by KathleenLori Fournier and Barbara Stone’s Wren 13th CPE Agility Champion 2/12/17Handled by Barbara Stone and Madison Edmunds29th Performance Dog (Versatility) 6/17/17 7th Champion Standard 4/22/171st Junior Handler Elementary 6/17/17 Classical's Quite Frankly- CL1-F CL1-H CL1-S CL1 Christiana Taylor’s LolaWynsum Untamed Heart- ASA Level 1-Fun 5/13/17 Carol Carlsen’s Pippin 23rd Advanced Standard Agility Level 1-Handler 12/31/16 3/19/17 Level 1-Strategy 5/14/17 Level 1 Completed 5/14/17USDAA Championship Classes Liberty's Cadbury Bunny- CL-2 CL3-F Starters Thomas and Kathleen Defino’s Lilli Belle An AD (Agility Dog) Versatility title requires Handled by Kathleen 6/03/17 3 Starters Standard legs + one leg in each game. Level 3-Fun Starters Standard, Jumpers, and Relay require 3 Started legs. Level 2 Completed 6/04/17 Advanced Potterdale Diamond Diva- CL1-F An ASA (Advanced Standard Agility) requires Christiana Taylor’s Peekaboo 3 Starters Standard legs. Level 1-Fun 5/13/17USDAA Performance Classes Surfsong's Whimsical- CL3-FH Lori Fournier and Barbara Stone’s Wren Starters Handled by Barbara Stone and Madison Edmunds A PD (Performance Dog) Versatility title requires Level 3-Handler 3/26/17 Level 3-Fun 4/15/17 3 Starters Standard legs + one leg in each game. An SPJ requires 3 Starters Jumpers legs. There are four CPE Categories: Standard Masters A PKM (Performance Snooker Master) requires Fun Jumpers and Fullhouse Handler Colors and Wildcard 5 Performance Snooker Master legs with 3 Super Qs. Strategy Snooker and Jackpot (gamblers) A PTM (Performance Tournament Master) requires When all four are completed, a Level title is earned. 10 qualifying scores in Performance tournaments The C-ATCH (CPE Championship) requires 120 legs, including with at least 2 Qs in each of the 3 tournaments. 10 Standard legs and 5 of each of the 6 Games at level 5. Champion To access your legs and titles on the CPE website, go to: A PJCH requires 10 Master Jumpers legs. www.k9cpe.com/memberservices/USDAA Junior Classes A JHE requires 2 Junior Handler Elementary legs.To access all Beardie titlists on the USDAA website, go to: These pages are sponsored by the Beardie Agility Diehards: www.usdaa.com/awards_breedStat.cfm?breed_no=16 www.beardieagilitydiehards.orgSummer 2017 Performance Issue 13

Back Cover Story Shebang Ch Moonstone Kick Start My Heart MXP MJPB OFP RN PT VX & ScarlettMBISS GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond NA AXJ OF RE PCD BN PT NW1 MV I’m very fortunate to spend my weekends runningagility with Shebang and Scarlett.  Our primary goalhas always been to have a good time and celebrate ourlittle victories.   At 11.5 years old, Shebang is still going strong andworking towards her PACH.  Scarlett’s agility “career”is just taking off after a tremendous struggle with tableperformance.  From the picture above, you can see thatshe’s overcome her table issue, but now barks inconcert with the judge’s count. That’s part of what has always made agility special for me and my dogs. There are always newchallenges and puzzles to solve — whether they’re on the course, with an obstacle or something specific to an individual dog.  I’mlucky to have Bearded Collies who are often able to compete well into their senior years, giving tons of time for learning andre-learning skills and performance. Most importantly, given the lifetime of impact that competing in any performance venue can takeon a dog, I am grateful to have these two girls who are made physically and mentally strong enough to stand up to the travel, training,and trialing. Finally, the joy these girls have when they run is contagious and I can’t help but smile at the end of every run. Agility can test ahandler’s resiliency in the face of failure, but with the right canine partners, every trip to the start line is a new chance to succeed, tolearn, and to have fun.  I’m hoping for many more years heading into the ring with Shebang and Scarlett, but for now we’re focused onthe joy of taking one run at a time. Casey Minner CORRECTION Apologies! CH Orion Across The Universe From Highlander, owned by Molly McNamara, Shannon Smart and BethTilson, was accidentally omitted from the list of new 2016 Champions. With this correction, her sire, Spindrift Bend ItLike Beckham, and dam, Highlander Shall We Dance, both move up in the Top Sire (tied for #1) and Top Dam (tied for #2)categories. Belated congratulations to all!Top Sires for 2016: Top Dams for 2016 CH Get 1 Pentangle’s If You Please CH Get Runningmtn Native Dancer 41 Britannia Top Spot 4 Tolkien Raintree Mister Baggins 2 Briarpatch Kit ‘N Kaboodle 3 Spindrift Bend It Like Beckham Highlander Shall We Dance 22 Dunhill Steeler Nation 3 3 Dunnachie Don’T Get Me Started Farmarens Highland Piper Highlander A Chorus Line Moonfellow Elexir O’Dreams Strathearn’s Dream Chaser Sengalas Frankly Classical Tweeddale’s Black Magic Woman3 Brandmar’s Something Special This Way Comes 2 Briarpatch Look What’s Next Britannia Beam Me Up Spotty Strathearn’s Hart And Soul14 Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

DC Pentangle's If You Please HXAsd HIBd HSBsd ROM ROMH HTAD III-s HRD II-s HTAD II-d RLF II-s HTAD I-sd Kate became the 14th Bearded Collie to achieve a Herding and Conformation Championship. She joins her brother DC Jack (Joanne Williamson) and sister DC Dani (Sharon Baker) - the only time there have been three Beardies from the same litter to achieve this status. She is the seventh Pentangle to gain a Herding Championship, six are Dual Champions. She consistently demonstrates that she is a \"useful farm dog,\" winning multiple Highs In Trials She is also rapidly closing in on her American Herding Breed Association Championship, with legs in Arena, Ranch and Large Flock work. Bred & owned by Debra Thomas, DVM Working to keep Beardies a Herding Breed, not just a breed that historically herded! Celebrating our new Herding Championship!

MILLIE VINNYCH Aellen One In A Million Aellen Accentuate the PawsitivePT HSAs HSAsM HIAs HCT-g HTADI-s PT HSAs HSAsM HXAs2016 recipient othe BCCA Bishop Award for Herding Excellence; at Vinny is working on his Herding Championship, after earning allseven weeks of age Millie let us know she was born to herd and has titles through Advanced, with only one non-Q.earned three Highs in Trial! Handled by Sandy Moore, Sheepcamp, NV Trained by Jill Reifschneider & Owned by Nancy BylinOwned by Ruth Colavecchio and Carol Colavecchio Go Ahead,JOY POPPETGCH AELLEN JOY TO THE FUTURE PT HSA-s MACH CH Lil’Clove Hello Poppet CD RE HSAsHIA-s HXAM-s HTAD 111 HRD 11 CGC VA MXS MJS MXP2 MJP2 HSAsd NFL CGCAJoy and Sandy Moore, her herding trainer and handler, are a great At eleven years, Poppet has been invited to compete at the De-working team and are five minor points away from Joy’s Herding cember 2017 AKC Invitational in Orlando.Championship. Owned by Trudy WisnerOwned by Carol Colavecchio

CRICKET GCH Aellen Silk N' Sky PT HSAsM HIAs HXAsMZ She is seven years old and has earned four points towards her herding championship including a First Place finish. She also prac-GCH Aellen Zing! Went The Strings Of My tices agility when not herding. My first Beardie and my heart dog!Heart HT PT HSAsM HIAs Owned & handled by Janice KehoeHe’s four years old and has one Q towards his advanced title.Theboy has never met a stranger and loves life and sheep with \"Zing\"!Owned & handled by Janice KehoeBrag A Little!RUGBY DIVOTLil’Clove Ruff N’ Tumble BN CD RA PT OA OAJ MACH Nonesuch Sands Of TimeXF hSAsd CGCA TDI MXS MJG XF T2B2My clever boy, such a wonderful partner in any and every sport What an awesome agility partner with unrelenting drive andwe’ve tried. enthusiasm. He has taken me to a whole different level ofOwned by Trudy Wisner competition. #8 Bearded Collie for Invitational 2 years in a row and NAC qualifier in 2017 and 2018.Thank you Cheryl Poliak for my big beautiful and talented brown beardie boy. Owned by Sue Jamison

ROSIE RONISpringhill's Raindrops on Roses at Willowisp PT CH Ramsgrove Ronja HSAsM HXAsRosie, at just over a year old, earned her Pre-Trial herding title. Winning the 2014 Bishop Award for Herding Excellence andMore to come as we begin our training for her Started title! several Highs In Trial, Roni has been more than I could ask for in aOwned by Kitty Hale herding partner.This year, she earned her Herding Advanced title with three consecutive qualifying scores of 92, 92.5 and 80. We are now continuing on, to earn points towards her herding championship. Owned by Kitty Hale & Beryl De BorbaCAPTAIN THUMPERGCH Papaw's Call To Duty RN PT RATO CGC TKN FDC CH Papaw's Road Warrior CGC HT RATNDOCKN Thumper loves Agility, Herding, Nose Work and Barn Hunt. He had the time of his life last year when he got to run in AKC Fast CATCaptain recently qualified for the December 2017 AKC Eukanuba and will title this fall (it's a fair weather sport with limited avail-Dock Diving National Championships in Orlando. He also com- ability).petes in and loves Fast CAT, Barn Hunt,Agility, Nose Work and Owned by Jerry and Robin Lordespecially herding sheep and ducks.Owned by Robin Lord and Leslie Papa

ICE ELLABurlesque Ice Ice Baby RE PT MX MXB MXJ MJB OF Burlesque Special Mystique RE NAP NJPTHDN RATOTHDN RATO CGC VX CGC VA3 years ago, Ice and I entered our first performance event ever True to a Beardie's spirit, Ella is most happy when we do activitieswhen we signed up for Novice A Agility at the Gettysburg Nation- together and so am I, whether Agility, Rally,Therapy or Barn Hunt,als and we have not looked back. Ice is the best partner I could she always gives me her best!have ever asked for, always ready for a challenge with an abun-dance of enthusiasm and positive energy.Agility, Herding, Rally, Owned by Martha Fruehwald and Michael JohnsonBarn Hunt,Therapy - the sky is the limit for us.Owned by Martha Fruehwald and Michael JohnsonWINTER KILLIANCH Highflying First Degree CGCATKN FDC RATN Avalon The Pirate KingWinter comes to life when he gets to herd ducks! He also swims Best Beardie Puppy,Vacationland DC, May 20, 2017and enjoys agility lessons with his Aunt Pat Sturdivant. Last year, Owned by Val & Pat Maloneywe discovered AKC Fast CAT and he ran it like a rock star! Hewill earn his title this fall.Owned by Jerry and Robin Lord

GREYSON BRENNAGCH Britannia Sebring All Time High CDX PCDX RATCHX15 CH DUNHILL EMERALD ISLE OF LOCHCAIRN RATI CA FDC HICBN GN RAE HT CRAZY 8 QUEEN - Brenna is one of 9 dogs in the country with aGreyson has the most amazing temperament and happy, joy- RATCHX15 title. She is the first dog to reach every title in Crazyous love of life. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the 8’s. Brenna is the fastest dog on record at the Knoxville Barn Huntobedience and rally ring.Together we have exceeded my previous Club who had competitors from 15 states.The Lexington Barnaccomplishments in the obedience ring and look forward to ad- Hunt Club created and awarded her the “Brenna Award For Sur-ditional success. But more than the titles, he is a wonderful beardie passing your Wildest Expectations!” Brenna is also a pet therapyto live with and his antics always put a smile on my face.Thanks dog. She loved lure coursing and has passed the farm dog certifica-Michele and Kirsten. tion and her herding instinct certification. Owned and loved by Sheree Girty and Lois ZebrouvisOwned by Kathy Thomas and Jill FlobergGETCHA AYLAGCH Moonstone One Way or Another RA Spindrift Love Takes Wing CAA DJA DN CGCGetcha earned her Rally Advanced Title 8/6/17 LOVES dock diving and is the first BC to earn an advanced dockOwned by Sandy McDonald & Casey Minner diving title. She also has an advanced lure coursing title. Owned by Lisa and Steve Depies of Phoenix,Arizona

XAVI RYGCH CH Dunnachie Xavier BN RN HSAsM GCH CH Pentangle Rock’N Ryland PCGC RN TDX HSAs HIAs HXAs OA OAJ NJP OF THDNThis year, Xavi has gotten his Beginner Novice, Rally Novice andTrick Dog Novice titles. We train obedience (for competition) and On July 29, Ry earned Trick Dog Novice and Canine Goodagility, in addition to herding. His life is pretty full. He is maturing Citizen Advanced titles. I was very proud of him since hisinto a very nice, well-built dog who loves to practice. main sources of activity these days are walks around theOwned by Sharon & Joe Prassa block and tricks in the yard, in addition to being a Therapy Dog at the library. When a dog has worked all of his life, it’s hard to retire. I don’t think they understand retirement so it’s important to keep them active. Ry will be 14 on Oct. 8, 2017 and is doing well. He is a great companion and team mate. Owned by Sharon & Joe PrassaMAGGIE PENNYRivercity Georgia Magnolia May RA PT NA NAJ CH AllAround Our Lucky Penny RN CA RATNNJP RATM CGCA VX CGCA VAMaggie started in Agility and this past year she added her Rally Penny has earned the Versatility Award with titles in Conformation,Advanced and Master Barn Hunt titles. Herding is her new favorite Rally, Barn Hunt, Companion, and Coursing. She has lots of driveand this summer she earned her PT title, which also earned her so lure coursing was by far her favorite. She is now busy trainingthe Versatility Excellent award. She is our first performance Bear- in agility and herding and loves those as well.We can’t wait to seedie and she amazes us every day! what our little All Around girl does next!Owned by Kevin & Suzanne O’Malley Owned by Kevin & Suzanne O’Malley and Andrea Hobe

DEREK COOPERCH Highland’s Little Drummer Boy Sweetwaters Bethpage BlackBN RN CAA CGC HIC RATI  Cooper earned two very special titles this year, he is the firstDerek is currently the #1 FASTCAT Beardie for 2017. He needs Beardie to accomplish a Nosework 3 Elite title. In order to earn50 more points to get a BCAT title. this title he had to earn the Nosework 3 title at three trials. HisOwned by Susan Vance, Kathy DuPont, Lillian Esposito second accomplishment was earning his Therapy Dog Distin-Trained by Susan Vance guished title upon completing 400 therapy visits. Cooper has been a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International for 6 years. Owned by Carol K. BondLILLI-BELLE NIKKILiberty's Cadbury Bunny Artisan Crystal StarlightRN HT NAJ NF RATO CGC VA HIC RN OA OAJ AXP AJP OF XFP RATN CGC HICLilli Belle is just starting her performance career but throws 2016 BCCA Versatility Award and Novice A Rally Medallionherself fully into everything she does. winner. Nikki loves agility and holds titles from several venues.Owned and loved by Tom and Kathy Defino Owned and loved by Tom and Kathy Defino

QUINCY & TAYLOR KHIEYAHDC Lil ‘ Clove True Grit VCD1 BN REPT HSAdsHIAds Vintage Seyval Blanc at Gillebhrighde PT RA NJPHXAdM MX MXJ XF CGC MV RATN CA TKI CGC VA JHD STD NAC CL-1 NN AN L1C NW1 Khieyah has proven herself to be a very versatile Beardie, whoBalderdash Taylored In Vermont BN RA OA OAJ excels at Nosework. She is working on her NW2 title and is at the Masters level in UKC nosework.NFPT HSAds CGC Owned by Marilnn SnookBalderdash Beardies specializing in Versatility,Taylor earned herStarted A sheep title on 8/4/17Owned by Sonja BlanchardBUDDY MILESHighland’s He's So Fine CDX RE OA CGC HIC BISS Am/Can CH Nonesuch Going TheUCD RL2 CL1-R Distance CDX RE AGN HIC VABuddy is my best friend. We are now working on RAE and UD Miles, now 12 years, is handsome and smart. Winner of the 2009titles. Canadian National Speciality, Obedience High in Trial winner, agilityOwned by Bea Bockowski guy, and he likes sheep! Owned by Jamie Short & Cheryl Poliak

LaverneBritannia Sebring Serenipity UD OM1 BN GN GO RE PT Laverne is my most loyal and easy-to-train Beardie. She loves to work and is my constant shadow. She is my heart and soul dog and helped me become the trainer that I am today.This year she earned her UD, OM1 and PT. I love you to the moon and back Vernie! As a breeder you hope to align a dog with its new owner and hope it all comes together. Brenda and Laverne not only work well together, they have taken challenges and met them head on. We’re so proud of what this team has accomplished and what they will go on to conquer. bred by Kirsten Andreassend, Michele Ritter & Margie Haarsager owned by Brenda Cox, Kirsten Andreassend & Michele Ritter

Peekaboo LolaGCH Potterdale Diamond Diva CH Classical'’s Quite FranklyNAP OJP NJC NAC CLR-1 CL1-F BN NAP NJP CL1-R CL1-H CL1-S CL1-FPotterdale Pure Platinum ex Sengalas Indiana Jones Classical's Alexis on Fire x Sengalas Frankly ClassicalNew Grand ChampionBest of OppositeNorthern CaliforniaBearded Collie Fanciers We fly through the air with the greatest of ease owned by Christiana Taylor, Billy Carter & Amy Steltz photos by Nina Sage • design by Chet Jezierski

Rally Novice Herding Tested Pre-Trial Tested, Master Agility Excellent and Versatility ExcellentGCHRN PT FDC MX AXJ OF VXCH Moonshill Power of Dreamz x Diotima It’s a Wrap at Brenriga MOONSTONE SANDY McDONALD & CASEY MINNERdesign by Jezierskiphotos by Terri Kieffer • Key4prints

CH Aellen Tru Blue BN RN HT PT HSAs HIAs HXAsM HRD1s HTAD1 CGC HIC VXInt/Am CH Aellen Tried and True AX AXJ EAC OJC NGC TN-N TG-N HIC HCT PT CGC VX ROM ROMH ex CH Ryderwood Denali Rose ROM ROMH wbHgeeeittttthkieenareggpes! 2012 BCCA Herding Dog of the Year Sheep - Course A Started 2012 BCCA Top Herding Dog Sheep - Course A Started Second Place 2016 BCCA Top Herding Dog Sheep - Course A Advanced 2017 Advanced Course A Sheep Masters title at almost 12 years young A special thank you to Brady's herding trainer Sandy Moore, and to Carol and Ruth Colavecchio for their support Owned by Linda and Martell Weeks Bred by Anne Killeen and Joanie Wings





Angus - Fairhill Rising Skye HT A F aImlnlitlhyeChloe - Fairhill Northern Skye HICPepsi - Fairhill Jacob’s Rising Son HIC Leo - CH Fairhill A Knight’s Artisan HXAsM HIBs Cooper - Fairhill Artisan High Noon HIC

Katie is dam to a number of herding Brookwood Katie Thistledown PT CGCBeardies. Her sire was Chip and one DC Britannia Chip Thrills UDX HXAs MX MXJ ex CH Brookwood’s Kayte Shady Ladyof her mates was our Lochie whowith Katie produced our Leo. Katieis14½ and should be recognizedas passing down some wonderfulherding genes. Eileen Beachell, alongwith her husband George Thomson,a Scotsman, is a wonderful breederwho believes in keeping the herdingabilities alive in this breed.Carol Sirrine & Brian Wistrom

S U P ER HEADL INE ClarkCH Pentangle’s UP UP And Away To Headlines RN PT HSAs CGCVAThanks to Jean Gauchat-Hargis for handling Clark to his Grand Champion Majors and Best of Breed at the San Mateo KC shows in March.Huge thanks to Jill Reifschneider for Clark’s herding training and handling, that enabled him to earn a two day Combined HIT and High Bearded CollieChampion at the June 6 & 7 Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers specialty herding trials and two-day Combined HIT/High Bearded CollieChampion at the July 1 & 2 Northern California Bearded Collie Fanciers all-breed herding trials.Clark continues to excel in all that he does in the performance ring and is a joy to watch. He is available to approved bitches. CHIC #114596owned by Barbara Burton and Lisa Voss Headline Bearded Collies • [email protected] by Debra Thomas, DVM

E P E R F O R MA N C E S EmmaGCH MACH Headline’s UPcoming News CD BN RAE PT MXS MJS MXP MJP2 XF T2B2 THD CGC MVSuperman (Clark) meets Wonder Woman (Emma) and create a Even though our Grand “Wonder Woman” took some time off this spring, whileHEADLINE UPrising (left to right). in whelp, she managed to earn her MJP2 (Master Excellent JWW Preferred 2) inHeadlines’s Once UPon A Time (Belle) February, and is half-way to achieving her PACH (Preferred Agility CH).Headline’s News UPdate at MtnView (Ryder)Headline’s Shine UPon MtnView (Scarlett) Emma is the very first conformation Grand Champion and MACH Beardie ofHeadline’s UPcoming Star At MtnView (Bette) record!The UP Litter whelped 4/17/17Bred by Lisa Voss and Suzi Beddoe owned by Suzi and Matt Beddoe • MtnView Bearded Collies bred by Lisa Voss

Buffy,“you were worth it, old friend, a thousand times over.” I wouldn’t

change a thing. ~ Wilson Rawls March 7, 2002 ~ April 3, 2017MACH2 Dunnachie’s Buffy Slays Me I could fill a book with Buffy stories.Things she did. Activities we shared. How self-assuredRN HT MXC MJB2 OAP AJP OF CLR2 CGC VX and confident she was. There was no question in her mind that she was the boss, and be- cause she saw me as her only competition for leader, she did not hesitate to tell me off when we disagreed. She was the most gracious entity I ever met. She was always kind and generous to other people and animals. At her first puppy class, she calmly walked around the room and met all the humans as if she was the hostess.When meeting a smaller dog, she would lay down to reduce her size to put the dog at ease. I trained Buffy, but she taught me. She taught me that she knew me better than I some- times knew myself. She would read my body language when I was unaware that I was tele- graphing something. Stalwart and committed, when we were done training, she would do a celebratory trot around the park. In agility we weren’t super-fast, but we were consistent. I remember one 3-day weekend our Q rate was 100%. Our agility teacher once said that we were very smooth on a course because we knew each other so well. She read me like a book. At the end of an agil- ity run and despite the fact that I was almost always behind her and still running, something about me told her we were at the end of the run. She would turn over the last jump, do a tight turn and come back to me to do a small bounce in front of me. Her way of saying,“We did it; we did it!” She had her titles, but to me, she was Princess Queen Buffy, BFF. Thanks to Kathleen Harold and Jackye Dunn for giv- ing me the opportunity to be owned by Buffy. Dawn Kinney

Cale CH Cameron’s Celtic Charm MX MXJ MJB April 20, 2001 - February 2, 2017Cale, a.k.a. Bear, knew the secret of being happy. He was at ease withconformation, herding, or just couch surfing.Teaching us never to takeanything too seriously, he introduced us to the sport of agility with anticsthat could bring a smile to the face of the sternest judge.Cale had a beautiful baritone bark that he held right until the end.With aheart of gold, he was truly a “gentle knight,” ever vigilant of his domain andpeople. If your heart was true, he knew it and was your best friend.Youcould never fool “Bear” and you always felt safe when in his company.A trueBeardie ambassador, he spread happiness and joy wherever he went.At almost 16, Cale started his journey to the Rainbow Bridge. His voice hasbeen silenced to our ears, but never in our hearts.Bred by Kelly CanhamUntil we meet again, all our LoveRichard and Rosanna Masley

Anna MACH2 Casanovas For American Beauty MXC MJC MXP MJP NF February 24, 2005 - April 13, 2017How can I begin …?We all have that one special dog in our lives, for us that was Anna. Calm,confident, refined, gentle, loving, everything you could ask for in a Bear-die girl. She was the rock steady head of the household keeping us all inline with her silent strength.Anna loved agility, almost as much as chewing sticks, and was enjoying“her” game right to the end. For me, agility will never be quite the samewithout my “Mouse” making me look so good. Her charm, effortlessgrace, willingness to work, and endless enthusiasm will truly be missed.Earning her MACH 2 at the BCCA Agility Trial in May of 2016 is onehighlight of her career I will always treasure.We all have our start line routines. Mine was to give her a little kiss on the nose and say “Come on li’l girl, let’s dance.” Please save a spot onyour dance card for me.Bred by Maggie SchmitzMuch Loved and Forever MissedRichard and Rosanna Masley

Astrid Owned by Molly McNamara, Beth Tilson and Shannon Smart Bred by Beth TilsonCH Orion Across The Universe From HighlanderBN RE HSAs PT FDC HTAD I-d JHD CGC VXMBISS GCH Spindrift Bend It Like Beckham PT MXB MJB MXF T2B2 CGC TDI VX ROM ex GCH Highlander Shall We Dance HT CGC ROMRANCHO TERRA NORTE First Place Herding Ranch Dog, Sheep/GoatsSUMMER AHBA TRIALS Third Place Herding Trial Arena Dog, Ducks Herding Trial Arena Dog, Level I Ducks Title38 Volume 47, No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

CH HIGHLAND’S Best In Sweeps • Garden State Specialty Reserve Winner's Dog • BCCA NationalRITZPUTTIN’ ON THE Winner's Dog • Old Dominion Kennel Club Harry completed his championship with very limited showing, We are very proud of what he accomplished before his second birth- day. He is now training in Agility, which he loves, and we look forward to watching him compete in that venue. Harry’s energy and enthusiasm gives him that added spark that make judges take notice. Although quite the character, he is warm and affectionate to his family and friends. Owned and loved by Nanci Silverman & Fred Slobodin Co-owned by Lillian Esposito & Joe DuPont Bred by Lillian Esposito, Joe DuPont & Marsha Burger Professionaly handled by Jessica PlourdeCH Britannia Top Spot RN ROM x GCH Highland's Pillow Talk ROM

Murray was chosen as Best of Opposite Beginner Puppy at the 2014 National Specialty, and has three point and four point back-to-back majors. With limited showing, he is one point away from completing his championship, and will join his champion sisters, Lila and Grace, with his new title. We are very happy that he has matured into a beautiful Beardie with correct structure and a lovely temperament. Loved and owned by Steve & Dayna Winkler Co-owned and bred by Lillian Esposito, Joe DuPont & Marsha Burger Professionally Handled by Jessica Plourde Highland’sDustyMiller CH Britannia Beam Me Up Spotty RN RATN ROM

CH HIGHLAND’S BCCA Specialty hosted by BCCME Winners Bitch & BOW is Samantha’s first show dog. Sam handled Lila to both majors and most of her points; she has already accumulated points towards a grand championship. We are very proud of both of them! Owned and loved by Samantha Cotton • Co-owned by Lillian Esposito & Kathy DuPont Bred by Lillian Esposito, Joe DuPont & Marsha Burgerx GCH Highland’s Pillow Talk ROM

HIGHLAND’S 20H1O7 SBTCECDABSYPEBCCICAMLTEY BEST OPPOSITE IN SWEEPS & WINNER’S DOG LADIES DOG CLUB BCCA SUPPORTED ENTRY WINNER’S DOG & BEST OF WINNERS 3 POINT MAJOR besides being the sweetest Beardie ever, did very well in MA, at just nine months old! Bred by Lillian Esposito, Kathy DuPont & Annemarie Bottazzi Owned by Thomas & Lillian Esposito CH Britannia For Pete’s Sake HT RATO

2017 BCCA SPECIALTY HOSTED BY BCCME SummerHIGHLAND’S BEST IN SWEEPS WindSkylar RESERVEWINNERS BITCH has a wonderful personality, beautiful movementand is already pointed from the 6-9 month puppy class. We havehigh expectations for this special girl.Bred by Lillian Esposito, Kathy DuPont& Annemarie BottazziOwned by Roseann Frankel, Kathy DuPont& Lillian Espositox GCH Highland’s Sugar Plum

MBISS AellenGCHB AlTshoeRSiosnes PT Am/Can Ch Sengalas Frankly Classical RA ex GCHS Ællen Jive Talkin’ HT Best of BreedFlynnNorthern California Bearded Collie Fanciers Judge Bea Sawka Flynn also won Best of Breed at the NCBCF supported shows Group One Richmond Dog Fanciers Judge Lawrence Terricone presented by Liz Jordan Nelson • owned by Sandy Remell • bred by Ruth Colavecchio

GCH Meadows' Over The Rainbow GCH Dunhill Steeler Nation x CH Meadows' Everything That Shines Nori earned her Championship with five majors, and completed her Grand Championship at the age of two. She was Best of Opposite Sex both days at the BCCA specialty and supported entry at Ladies Dog Club.We are so very proud of our sweet girl. Presented by Laura Kieffer Bred by Eileen Eaton & Claudia McNulty Loved and Owned by Eileen & Tom Eaton & Claudia McNulty NORI

BELLAGrand Champion Moonstone Moon DanceGCH CH Brenriga Wrapped in Dreamz ex CH Moonstone Kick Start My HeartRN PT FDC MX AXJ OF RN PT AX MXJ MXP MJP2 MJPB NF OFP

Bella starts off her specials career with somespecial wins, finishing her Grand Championshipin under two months with multiple groupplacements, two Specialty Selects and twoSpecialty Awards of Meritbred by Sandy McDonald & Casey Minnerowned by Marcia Donaldson, Sandy McDonaldand Ginny Aulik

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