Beardie Bulletin Vol 51 #2

the BEARDIE BULLETIN Volume 51 No. 2 • Summer 2021 BISS GCH Wigglesworth Aberlour Black Magic

CH After Dark Life On MarsCH Papaw’s Powered By Bing PT CGC ex After Dark Instant Karma HSAs CGCPT FDC WINNERS DOG & BEST OF WINNERS to finish his championship from GOODthe BBE class at the 2020 BCCA National THIRD PLACE IN STARTED SHEEP Bred, Owned & Handled by Maryann and Jack Szalka

BEARNDEADTICOONLLAIELCCLRUBITOIQF UAMESERICA I would like to thank the Bearded Collie Club of 16 and under 20 Months Bitch America for the opportunity to judge Sweepstakes at the 2020 National Specialty. After being quarantined 1. Pentangles’s Bombay Sapphire HT - Very nice girl, and postponed it was wonderful to see Beardies back in good shoulder lay back, long length of rib with a short the Ring! I saw some beautiful Beardies with effortless loin. Sound overall. movement. It was a thrill to watch them! 2. Burlesque Bad Moon Rising - A smaller girl with a Julie Patzius, Lakewood good shoulder and very pretty head. She just would not stand out on her rear. SWEEPSTAKES 3. Kelkary’s Stepping Stone of Glenspey - Nice girl with 6 and under 9 Months Dog nice outline, pretty head, and nice length of rib. Just not moving out well today 1. Kelkary Outlander House of Gunn - Nice young boy, good length of body, happy guy and so excited to be 4. Nonesuch Windward Island Spirit - Smaller girl with in the ring. nice length of back with good length of rib. She was being very silly and just would not settle down. 9 and under 12 Months Dog JUNIOR PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES 1. Strathearn’s Enduring Tradition - Nice puppy with a good shoulder lay back. Happy guy, one to watch as 24 And Under 27 Months Dog he matures. 1. Wynsum Treasure of Spiritwood - A smaller boy, with 16 and under 16 Months Dog nice shoulders and good length of back coming from good length of ribs. Balanced overall and easy mover. 1. Burlesque Sparks Fly - Pretty brown boy in lovely condition, nice topline, easy mover. Best of Opposite 2. CH Cameron Dunhill Scene Steeler - Nice big boy with in Sweepstakes. a very pretty head, good lay back of shoulder, but just not using himself today. 9 and under 12 Months Bitch 27 and under 30 Months Dog 1. Briarpatch She’s Got Heart - Pretty young girl, good shoulder lay back, nicely balanced, very easy mover. 1. Kaboodle Soulmate For Strathearn - Very nice boy, good length of body and shoulder lay back. Good 2. Wynsum Patriot Game On! - Pretty feminine girl, good length of rib with a very nice forechest and lovely dark length of body and lovely head. I would prefer more eyes and very easy mover. Best in Junior Sweepstakes. neck for a better blend into the shoulder. 2. Charter’s Truth North Act 2 TKN - A good sized 3. Briarpatch Gotta Have Heart - Nice girl with a nice lay brown boy with a nice level topline with a pretty head. back of shoulder, not as mature as 1 and 2, but very A little straighter in shoulder happy. 21 and under 24 Months Bitch 4. Brampton Sgurr Fiona - Sweet girl with a good length of body, coat coming in nicely, a little short in rib. 1. Allaround Southern Roots CGC TKI - Lovely moving girl very balanced with nice dark eyes and good 12 and under 16 Months Bitch shoulder lay back, a little shorter in rib length. Best of Opposite in Junior Sweepstakes. 1. Wigglesworth Gemineye Thanks 4 Masking - Lovely girl, she caught my eye as soon as she came in the 24 and under 27 Months Bitch ring! Good length of body with long ribs and short loin. Nice lay back shoulder and in good condition. 1. McCrystal Moonlark of Orion RN TKI VHMA - Nice She moved effortlessly! Best in Sweepstakes. girl with a good shoulder lay back, good length of body, short rib length. Moves nicely. 2. Orion’s Starfire RN TKA VHMA - Pretty girl with nice length of body in good condition, a little close in rear. 2. Harvest MTN High Hope at Summit RI CGC TKA - Pretty girl with beautiful dark eyes with a good tail 3. Moonstone Every Now & Then - Very Happy girl! set. A little straighter in shoulder and shorter in rib Nice outline and in good weight and condition, but length. just could not settle down with her handler. 4. Tweeddale’s Work of Wonder - Pretty outline with a nice dark eye. Another girl that had trouble settling down in the ring. Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 1

VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES REGULAR CLASSES 7 and under 10 Years Dog 1. GCH Sweetwater’s Blue Ribbon FDC CGC TKN - It will be no surprise that the global events of the past year have impacted every facet of our lives. For Dog Shows, Lovely boy, nice head with dark eyes and a beautiful the light at the end of the tunnel came in bits and pieces, outline. Good length of rib, with a very nice and we all proved our fortitude along with a big dose of forechest. Lovely Mover. Best of Opposite in Veteran flexibility. Sweepstakes. 2. GCHB Glenspey Taking My Turn - Nice boy with a The BCCA stands tall in their efforts to bring a national nice dark eye and a good shoulder lay back, shorter in event to a perfect venue: The Purina Farms Events Center rib length, higher tail set. in St. Louis Missouri. Many would understand that travel restrictions for Nicolas Broadridge would eventually lead 3. GCHB Estrella’s Love Star Charlie NA NAJ - Nice boy him to have to cancel his wonderful opportunity to judge with pretty dark eyes, nice mover but a little more his beloved breed. I hope he can fulfill that opportunity square in length. in the future. I was honored to step up and assume his responsibilities as your judge. Granted the evaluation of 4. CH Tseyi’s Dark Chocolate Delight of Meadows BN a native Scotsman would have a different perspective, RN CGC - Beautiful dark brown boy that was so but one would/might be surprised how a serious, happy to be in the ring! Lovely length of body, a little successful breeder of another breed carries many of the straighter in shoulder. same elements, entrenched in them, into the ring and can acknowledge the efforts of a breeder’s stock to the fullest. 10 and under 12 Years Dog That is the primary goal and obligation a judge must put 1. GCHP Dunhill Steeler Nation - Nice boy with a lovely forth. head and pretty expression with dark eyes, good I would first like to thank Carol Sirrine and her committees shoulder lay back and a great forechest and good tail for their hard work to achieve the successful week of set. events that transpired. My wonderful Stewards: Walt and Rosemary Ernst kept everything in perfect sync, and that 2. GCH Highlander Mcbean at Burlesque RN HT - Nice is much harder to do than it appears! I will make some dark brown boy with beautiful dark eye. Very nice on general comments followed by some entry specific ones. the move. To your membership: I will carry your thoughtfulness to bestow me with an Honorary Membership with great 7 and under 10 Years Bitch fondness! 1. GCH Spiritwood’s Lady of Lorien - Nice girl with a I was somewhat surprised to note that there were very very nice dark eye and sweet expression. Good length few absentees…and of those few, some were due to (yet) of rib and so happy to be in the ring. another judge change when the Sweepstakes judge could not leave Canada for their assignment and the replacement 2. GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond CD PCD BN RE PT judge had to forfeit her entries. OA AXJ OF CGCA TKN - Nice girl with lovely dark eyes, pretty on the move and good length of body, a The ring was large enough to accommodate all classes and little shorter in rib length. the breed could display their supple, flexible, yet powerful gait gliding around the perimeter. I was able to put my 10 and under 12 Years Bitch (somewhat) unorthodox ring craft to full use. While it is a 1. GCHB Spiritwood’s A Dream Is A Wish - Very nice personal requirement for me to see an entry shown at/on a natural stance…it carried more weigh in this assignment girl with a nice harsh coat with good length of body due to your breeds Standard explicitly calling that out. coming from good length of ribs. Nice easy mover. The overall temperament of entry was fantastic…from the age appropriate lightness in the Puppies to that wonderful 2. After Dark Instant Karma HSAs CGC - Nice dark girl wise matureness of the Veterans. I am a staunch supporter with a beautiful dark eye. Good shoulder layback. of the breed standard that wants a natural outline without any man-made enhancements. I was very pleased to see 12 and under 14 Years Bitch the breed well represented with respect to that request 1. GCHS Sweetwater’s Pink Ribbon RN CGC TKN - This of the Standard. I was greatly impressed with the hardy condition one would expect from a Herding breed, and it girl just stole the show! She came in the ring like she had to be obvious that I valued good feet and firm muscle owned it! Moved effortlessly around the ring! Good tone. The entry had temperaments that were steady and length of body coming from long length of ribs and active with only a rare display of any distractions. great muscle tone. As I went over her, I wished I had a 12-14 year old bitch in as good shape! Best in Veteran I would like to highlight two observations that should be Sweepstakes. ever-present at a National Specialty. Having the highest quality in the Bred-by-Exhibitor and Puppy Classes. Both 2 winners in the classes came from BBE and my Reserve Bitch was from the puppy class and one of the puppy dogs Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

was highly considered for Winners. It is a good sign for a 2. Wynsum Soul And Heart’s Inspiration - A nice red breed when the younger generation shows great quality dog of proper shape standing and moving. Pleasing as that is the closest generation to move a breed forward head and expression. Harsh coat that covered a good in a positive way. The depth of a BBE Class is also an solid body. Footfall up and back and in profile within indicator of a breed’s strength. The breeders set the tone range of the breed. for everything that impacts a breed. If they start to lose focus on the standard’s details and allow little changes 3. Burlesque Sparks Fly - Another red male of substance in structure, temperament or presentation to creep in… sporting a very plush full coat that is sometimes the breed will slowly move in a different direction and typical of the age. Pleasing head, expression with a sometimes that is not for the better. Now a few comments full, strong muzzle and broadness to the skull. If I on the winners: were to change anything on the day it would be to see a firmer backline on the move. Michael Canalizo 6 and Under 9 months Dog 4. Nonesuch Rock You Like A Hurricane - Very close in type to the third place: this guy just might give more 1. Kelkary Outlander House Of Gunn - A very balanced in an outdoor ring. He was well made to go over but pup with attractive head properties in fullness, eye did not give his all on the move. Those little things can and expression. Well developed in conformation with impact a decision on the day. evidence of good angulation front and rear. For his age his midsection held firm with a nice croup and American Bred Dog a happy long tail that was carried well along with a focused attitude without giving too much rise to his 1. Charter’s True North PT ACT2 ACT2J TKN - This head on the move. was a lovely single entry. A very appealing red dog. A handsome head and eye, smooth transition of neck 9 and Under 12 months Dog into shoulders and traveled around the ring in a full stride like he had a job to do. This dog would be 1. Strathearn’s Enduring Tradition CGC TKN - A well- competitive in any class. He had the most endearing presented puppy of greater substance. He carried attitude that made me smile! a huge coat that made me look harder to find the outline across the top. Nice in head properties with Open Dog good depth and angulation. He was of the “Age of Forgiveness” on his footfall and his wonderful attitude 1. CH Cameron Dunhill Scene Steeler - A gray dog of contributed a positive aspect of hardiness that the good size and substance with strong movement. Head breed should have. type was very pleasing. Everything fit well from each body part to another. Perfect condition which added to Amateur Owner Handler (another class with only minor his good movement. I liked his well ribbed chest with differences between them) depth. Reserve Winners Dog 1. Brampton’s Let It Be HT - Pleasing outline, coupled 2. Moonstone Black Diamond IPA - A dark gray dog that with a nice long, low reach of gait. Showed strong fit the Standard on size without needing to question drive off his short hocks and kept his head carriage on being too large. Expression attractive but more fullness the proper plane for the breed. All the parts fit, front to the muzzle would be preferred. On the move well and rear. Overall a nicely built dog. within range for a good stride…tail coming off the croup added to the nice outline. 2. Bimisii Michael’s Diamond - A very similar pup in overall balance and type. Very little separated these 3. Glenspey Starcraft - Dark gray in excellent condition two promising youngsters. I could say the same about of coat and muscle. Showed off a proper balanced the qualities of this puppy, the decision was made on outline with a good head and expression. Had a nice my seeing a wee bit more energy in the winner. I have long tail that he was very proud of…maybe a bit too a saying that sometimes enters into a close outcome, proud when in action. But I rather see that result of a I look for the one that “acts like the breed.” In this good barometer of temperament than one that never instance it was a slight edge of/in movement with a raises it because of wariness. certain keenness that caught my eye. 4. Wynsum Treasure At Spiritwood - Grey dog with a Bred-by-Exhibitor Dog good head and expression. Stood well with a balanced outline but upon exam I would have hoped for more 1. After Dark Life On Mars PT FDC - For me this dog fullness in chest and spring of rib…that showed a bit caught my eye from the start and gave no reason to in movement of the topline when gaiting. not follow my first impression(s). I saw something in his rustic hardy shape. Just the right amount of shaggy The three finalists for winner’s dog were the Open, BBE coat of proper texture. His conformation hit all the and 6-9 Puppy. The BBE being the victor and the Open marks in all areas. It was impossible to question the dog Reserve, which earned him a “major” as well. expression he put forth. His actions were strong, along with a hint of play that indicated to me he had the 9 and Under 12 months Bitch flexibility useful in doing the job he could be tasked with. Winners Dog 1. Briarpatch She’s Got Heart CGC TKN - This gray bitch had an outstanding outline of the breed that jumped Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 3

out the moment I looked down the line. Decidedly Bred-by-Exhibitor Bitch - a large class full of quality female: just the right amount of coat to frame her which is always something this class should excel in. youthfulness. Very pleasing head in all aspects, she excelled in expression that shines through at this 1. Allaround Southern Roots CGC TKI - This gray bitch age. Sure-footed with good energy and complete was not an immediate standout but as she settled in soundness for her age. Reserve Winners Bitch her abilities as a real working breed come to light. She had all those details one looks for in type. Her 2. Wynsum Patriot Game On! - Such a happy young structure was solid and balanced, and she showed lady! I know that might not be a reason for high flexibility and a powerful stride when it mattered awards, but it sure can ( and does) tip things in one’s most. (That was most evident when she had to vie favor when blended with nice conformation and for winners bitch against some lovely other bitches.) movement. I saw a bit of bounce along her top which Winners Bitch her exuberance no doubt contributed to, but her feet went in the right direction when all four where on the 2. Wynsum Wild Heart’s Desire NA NAJ - Well- floor. Huge plush puppy coat that I expect will change constructed coupled with intense details of head and over in texture with maturity. eye. I liked her depth of body but would rather have seen a little lower tail carriage at times, but it was in 3. Nonesuch Notorious - Overall a very fit bitch. I liked range as an indicator of her outgoing temperament. the flow of her neck into shoulder which carried along Excellent movement in all directions. a level topline to a long well carried tail. 3. Nonesuch She Will She Will Rock You - One had 4. Briarpatch Gotta Have Heart - The class clown to dig under her heavy protective coat to feel how today, one had to share in her gusto that gave way well she was made. Hit all the marks for being well to moments of brilliance (if you did not blink.) She muscled and fit for function. I always gravitate toward carried a slighter frame overall in this group but a powerful rear quarter for a herding breed that well within range for a developing young pup. As a requires quickness and agility when working. breeder I always watched this type of puppy closely because those late bloomers could always surprise 4. Runningmtn Chaniam Red Carpet Chiffon - Nice you! bitch for type and details. My hands might have liked to have felt a bit more bone and substance under her 12 and Under-15 months Bitch - Another class with mantle of good harsh/flat coat. Rewarded for her paper thin decisions from 1st. to 3rd. All these were so good movement well presented in fitness and coat, etc. That is such a great thing, even if it makes for a hard decision. American Bred Bitch 1. Meadows’ Rare And True At Briery Knob - While 1. Nonesuch Windward Island Spirit - A very this entry may have stood over more ground than I praiseworthy bitch that had everything in place. She preferred, she carried a proper shape so well on the was presented well and had just the right amount of move. Head, eye and muzzle pleasing. A neck that coat with excellent texture and undercoat. She could flowed into well set shoulders, sound foot-fall and her have shown a bit more energy on the move; she surely “focus” on the move would have her carry the class. was built to go! 2. Wigglesworth Gemineye Thanks 4 Masking – Open Bitch The most difficult class of bitches to be Again, everything in place to be competitive and in consistent is due to small but nonetheless significant possession of so many things the Standard describes. details that can impact the placements. Some of those that A wee bit more neck for her height might have been impressed standing did not rise to the occasion on the go preferred, but it was only a minor detail I noticed. Her and some had everything going for them except decided to nice short hocks and good legs were not missed! have a hissy moment which compromised how one has to evaluate temperament. As any breeder knows, bitches will 3. Tweeddale’s Work Of Wonder - She shared many of do this when you really wish they would not! the same as those who stood in front of her. On the move I noticed her hocks tracking a little close and 1. Sebring Light My Fire RI AX AXJ ACT1 CGC TKN - that may have been the only thing to determine where Great proportions of body and head properties. Well- she placed. These bitches will cause many judges to built and she coupled that with an enthusiastic way of work hard (in a good way) as they continue to show going. She was another well-muscled animal, which against one another. is an important feature of most breeds I judge, and a must for a Herding breed. Amateur Owner Handler 2. Wigglesworth Daybar Groovy Kind Of Love RN HT 1. Meadows’ Miss Dinahmite NAJ - A very proper FDC OA OAJ ACT2 CGC TKI - Fine for details on Beardie well-presented and comfortable in the ring close examination but did not have that wow factor showing easy movement. Pleasing head and eye. Nice until she went into action. Her neck seemed to grow rustic coat without too much excess. Impressed with when gaiting. She carried a strong level topline as she her free stack that showed good angles all around. went, but got lax when standing. For me, movement wins on most occasions. (Sometimes I do not stand too 4 well either, depends on my mood!) Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

3. Harvest Mtn High Hope At Summit RI CGC - So 10 and Under 12 Years Veteran Bitch many attractive details on this girl, felt good, looked good. But this one said “No Bueno” to wanting to trot 1. GCHB Spiritwood’s A Dream Is A Wish around the way one would expect all those parts could take her. Not to worry, she may move better or worse 2. After Dark Instant Karma HSAs CGC on a given day, BUT she will be beautiful FOREVER!” 12 and Under 14 Years Veteran Bitch 4. Wigglesworth Silver Bullet - On the first go around I thought this was the one to beat in the class. On exam, 1. GCHS Sweetwater’s Pink Ribbon RN CGC TKN D I still had that thought, she checked all the boxes on Furlow/L Furlow conformation and movement. But when I walk in the ring I take every my “breeder Instincts” with me and Performance Dog - This class defines so much about the without personal knowledge of what she has behind breed. Ones that have excelled in/as a working breed her; I must make a determination of proper character that also exudes type and show dog performance impress and temperament at the moment they are in the ring. me greatly. The winner of this class was such a dog, the For whatever reason this beauty decided she had total package for all the right reasons. He would claim an enough of me and it broke my heart to have to drop Award of Merit in the Best of Breed Class because of his her down in the final placements. This too I hope is superior construction and movement along with a proven just a momentary blip and not likely to happen again. keenness to do what he was bred to do! To be clear, this was nothing more than being overly reserved and bratty. Most know I wouldn’t tolerate 1. CH Wynsum Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This AX shyness or aggression at any time in any breed. OAJ MXF The Winners Bitch lineup was so pleasing to me. Each 2. Sallen Shotts HSAd HIAds HSAsM had something of value represented. I worked it down to four then three then two, the BBE and the Puppy. The BBE The breed class was well represented with an array of top inched out the beautiful puppy on being so well in balance quality competition. The entry was almost evenly divided for size, and her impressive details were very evident between the sexes. I followed my “plan” and made cuts with just the right amount of coat not hiding anything for along the way. Most every dog that I had to say goodbye the eye to see. It was another close decision between the to would be a welcome entry at most any event. None Puppy and the second place BBE. there were not worthy of their title. While the ring size was fantastic, and the surface surefooted for the man and the It is no secret that I gravitate towards puppies, as in my beast. I still had to convert what I am watching to what it mind when I see a superior puppy, I want to underscore could be on a natural surface. Soundness is soundness and that those youngsters are the path forward to move hard to miss if not present, regardless of the surface. Some a breed in a positive way and I choose to reward that strides at a full trot might have shown a bit more if grass concept. Call me crazy, that theory was instilled in me by had been the playing field. What impacted the eventual some of the greatest minds in the dog sport. I have seen contenders was a combination of sustainable movement it proven in my own breeding program which has been without any signs of weakness and those who held their active since 1941! Now you know how I roll! shape when standing naturally. I make that request and/ or watch for it repeatedly. The best of them will never lose It is always a special treat for a breeder or owner to that form…every great dog I owned or bore witness to showcase their Veterans at a National. While there was not have that ability. Hint, look for it in your puppies. If it’s a large entry, the ones presented were wonderful Bearded there at that age, they seldom loose it later. Collies with that elusive sage and patina that only comes with age. Best of Breed Veteran, 7 and Under 10 Years Dog Every cliché can be used for the winning dog, GCH Wigglesworth Aberlour Black Magic. First impressions 1. GCHB Estrella’s Lone Star Charlie NA NAJ are indeed lasting ones, he carried any flaws lightly. The difference between a good dog and a great dog is a half- 10 and Under 12 Years Veteran Dog inch more neck. He asked for the win. This dog ticked off all the boxes for a dog worthy of a National breed win. His 1. GCHP Dunhill Steeler Nation Select Dog owner-handler did a steady job of guiding him through the paces, remained calm and didn’t let any nerves go 12 and Under 14 Years Veteran Dog down the lead to the dog. Of course, when she got the point, “all hell broke loose,“ a very exciting moment for 1. CH Fairhill A Knight’s Artisan HSAs HSBs HIAs HIBs sure. I reviewed the breed competition on video and as HXAsM anyone else who did the same could see, this dog never faltered standing or moving. You could have rested a glass 7 and Under 10 Years Veteran Bitch on his back it wouldn’t have spilled a drop. He showed focus, he showed elegance, he showed soundness and 1. GCH Spiritwood’s Lady Of Lorien most of all her showed his heart out with an adoring glance now and then to his owner. 2. GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond CD PCD BN RAE PT OA AXJ OF CGCA TKN Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 5

He was pressed hard by the Veteran dog, GCHP Dunhill Stud Dog Steeler Nation, who proved he still had what it takes to be so competitive and received the Select Dog Award. 1. GCHP Dunhill Steeler Nation Best of Opposite Sex went to GCHB Briarpatch Give Your 2. CH Wigglesworth Daybar Adamant At Briery Knob Heart Away RE HT OA NAJ NF, an upstanding bitch in full bloom, both in coat and condition. She traveled with 3. GCHS Highlander Macbean At Burlesque RN HT intent around the ring every time. Brood Bitch Select Bitch went to GCH Sweetwater’s Throw Some Glitter At Burlesque, another beauty, this one displayed 1. GCHS Sweetwater’s Pink Ribbon RN CGC TKN the ultimate of femininity coupled with structure and movement. 2. Brampton High In The Sky Apple Pie The Awards of Merit went to excellent representatives of 3. GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond the breed. CD PCD BN RE PT OA AXJ OF CGCA TKN GCH Aellen Trekkin In Stride 4 to Under-6 month Beginner Puppy RN BCAT THDN DN CGC TKI What a sweet moment to have this baby boy, Chantilly’s CH Wynsum Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This Neapolitan Triple Scoop Of Haagen Dazs, introduce AX OAJ MXF himself to the fancy. He was the right blend of confidence and mischief. What a great time he had and I saw things in CH Wigglesworth Daybar Adamant At Briery Knob him that a good pup should have at that age. I would not bet against this guy!!! GCH Dunhill Scott’s Sophie’s World BCCA NATIONAL AGILITY TRIALS First, I want to thank Carol Shrine for not giving up on the 2020 National, all those who worked on the National to make it so great and my committee members David Williamson (my right-hand guy), Larry Dalan, Meg Naylor, Lori Weinberg, Martha Fruehwald, and Nanc Kois. You were great! Thank you to all of you who volunteered to work throughout the day helping to keep the trial moving along., to all of you who brought donations for the worker raffle! We had a lot of great stuff to raffle off! What a fun two days we had. There were lots of great runs and the relay was a blast. Our judge Lisa Potts put out some fun and challenging courses. The agility dinner on Thursday was a nice way to spend some time together. We fit as many folks as we could at each table. We were only supposed to have four at each table! We did not do that. Thank you all so much! A great time was had by all! Specialty Chair, Cheri Omnus The agility trials were held on Thursday and Friday of Nationals week. There were 59 Beardies entered each day for a total of 344 runs. All levels of standard, JWW and FAST plus Time2Beat were held each day. Our judge was Lisa Potts of Springfield, Illinois, who provided plenty of challenges to test our handling skills. Thanks to Brian Wistrom, for the first time the agility competition was live-streamed on YouTube so even those who couldn’t attend could share in the itement. After Thursday’s trial, the relay competition was held. Eleven teams of three competed on a course of jumps and tunnels. The team with the fastest time was Black N Blue - Lori Weinberg and Spark, Cheri Omnus and Marlin, and Meg Naylor and Paisley. Complete results for these trials can be found in the July, 2021 Extra Edition of the Bagpipes. Photos of the HITs, fastest T2B, and Special Award winners are on the next page. 6 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

HIT JWW Thursday and HIT Standard, Thursday Fastest Qualifier in Time2Beat, Thursday and Friday Tweeddale’s Black As The Ace Of Spades, owned by Debby Alexander Shadowfax’s Lone Star Belle, owned by John Youngblood HIT Standard, Friday Lakewood Wish Upon A Star, owned by Cheri Omnus HIT JWW Friday Charter’s True North, owned by Joanne Williamson HIT FAST, Thursday and Friday Wigglesworth Wynsum Gone With The Wind, owned by Larry Dalan High Combined Score by a Champion Of Record Highlander Carry On Bravely, owned by Joe Root High Overall Combined Score and High Combined Score by a Veteran Aberdeen’s Dancing Queen, owned Patsy Sullivan Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 7

UPON REFLECTION BCCA 2020 National Herding Events Brian Wistrom, Herding Chair, BCCA 2020 National The 2020 BCCA National Specialty kicked off with a two- We had four entries at the HIC testing level. Two handlers day herding event, June 15 and 16, 2021 held at RottiEwe with Beardies needed more time and exposure. Two Farm in Wright City, MO about an hour north of Purina handlers with their Beardies were able to complete the Farms. Owner Tracy Parciak graciously offered us her test successfully. Congratulations to Blackburn’s The Big facility again for our herding trials. Easy {Gretchen & Darron Blackburn} and CH Tweeddale’s Black As The Ace of Spades {Deborah Alexander}. The livestock were well suited for Bearded Collies. Our two judges, Debbie Ekstrom and Terry Wofford, were Of course, herding trials cannot be a success without help a pleasure to work with. They demonstrated a true from many. To our volunteers, Tish Pollock, Maryann understanding of some of the challenges that we all go and Jack Szalka, Dora Murphy and Josh Courter, thank through as handlers in navigating a course. you for helping out as needed! A special thank you to Terry Manganiello for the herding welcome gifts and to Given the challenges of 2020, the lack of access to Joanne Williamson for ensuring that all herding awards training facilities and few trials, Beardies and handlers and trophies were on site and awarded to the respective were remarkably well prepared at all levels. The hours winners. And last but not least, a huge thank you to our of training spent in the field working with livestock/ photographer John Mulders and his wife Miranda for a handler/trainer really paid off in the trial results, wonderful job of capturing Beardies at their best – herding especially. sheep and ducks. Test level runs were in abundance and showed that many Thank you to all who participated in the first BCCA of the dogs are ready to continue on in their herding National Specialty herding trials since 2019. I look forward careers (see the results below). It was exciting to see so to seeing you in the future. Happy herding! many entries in both the HT and PT classes! And now for the HIT, RHIT, and BCCA Trophy Winners The runs at the trial level (started, intermediate, and followed by class results. advanced) on sheep and ducks were equally exciting and fulfilling for all who entered (see results below). HIGH COMBINED SCORE HIGH COMBINED SCORE BY A CHAMPION Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride CH Runningmtn Justine Morgan Terry & Charles Manganiello. 342/400 M. Lynne Corn. 228.5/400 HIGH COMBINED SCORE BY A VETERAN . CH Runningmtn Justine Morgan M Lynne Corn 228.5/400 8 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

BCCA TROPHY WINNERS Dreamchaser Strathearn Acclaim, owned by Lucy CHIP TROPHY (highest single score on any livestock). Campbell Gracie, Tom Dixon & Anna Gracie CH Artisan Here Comes The Sun, Carol Sirrine & Brian Wistrom. 89.5 from Advanced A Sheep Orion’s Starfire, owned by Molly McNamara FAITH TROPHY (high combined score on sheep by a bitch). Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light, Barbara Pre-Trial Tested Sheep Claxton. 162.5/200 from Started A Sheep 4 entered/1 moved up from HT/1 absent/4 ran/3 qualifiers BOONE TROPHY (high combined score on sheep by a Qualifying dog). Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Terry & Charles 1. Briarpatch Give Your Heart Away, owned by Lucy Manganiello. 170/100 from Started A Sheep ANN ADLER WITTE TROPHY (highest single score by Campbell Gracie, Tom Dixon & Anna Gracie a veteran on any livestock). Artisan Here Comes The Sun, 2. Pentangle’s Bombay Sapphire, owned by Beth Carol Sirrine & Brian Wistrom. 89.5 TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 Scorzelli HIT (Sheep, Advanced Class). CH Artisan Here Comes 3. Charter’s True North, owned by Joanne Williamson The Sun, Carol Sirrine & Brian Wistrom. 89.5 RHIT (Ducks, Started Class). Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Started Course A Sheep Pride, Terry & Charles Manganiello. 88.0 6 entered/6 ran/4 qualifiers Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1. Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Score: 84, owned by HIT (Sheep, Started Class). Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Terry & Charles Manganiello. 89.5 Charles & Terry Manganiello RHIT (Sheep, Started Class). Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light, Barbara Claxton. 83.0 2. Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light, Score: 79.5, Class Results Tuesday, June 15, 2021 owned by Barbara Claxton BCCA National Specialty Herding Trial RottiEwe Farm, Wright City, MO 3. After Dark Life On Mars, Score: 72.5, owned by Judge: Debbie Ekstrom Maryann & Jack Szalka Herding Tested Sheep 7 entered/6 ran/1 moved up to PT/5 qualifiers 4. Runningmtn Justine Morgan, Score: 69.5, owned by M Qualifying Lynne Corn Brampton’s Let It Be, owned by Dora Murphy, Patricia Advanced A Sheep Sherwood and Josh Courter 7 entered/1 absent/6 ran/3 qualifiers Kaboodle Soulmate For Strathearn, owned by Lucy 1. Artisan Here Comes The Sun, Score: 89.5, owned by Campbell & Tom Dixon Carol Sirrine & Brian Wistrom Dunhill Brampton Fly Me To The Moon, owned by Pat 2. Sallen Schotts, Score: 79, owned by Carol Sirrine & Sherwood Brian Wistrom 3. Bedlam’s Kindled Karma, Score: 77.5, owned by Laurie Lo Started A Ducks 3 entered/1 absent/2 ran/1qualifier 1. Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Score: 88, owned by Charles & Terry Manganiello Intermediate A Ducks 2 entered/2 ran/1 qualifier 1. Britannia Ripple In Time, Score: 84.5, owned by Joanne Williamson Started B Ducks 3 entered/1 absent/2 ran/1 qualifiers 1. Britannia Ripple In Time, Score: 83.5, owned by Joanne Williamson Wednesday, June 16, 2021 BCCA National Specialty Herding Trial RottiEwe Farm, Wright City, MO Judge: Terry Wofford Herding Tested Sheep 7 entered/6 ran/1 moved up to PT/5 qualifiers Qualifying Kaboodle Soulmate For Strathearn, owned by Lucy Campbell & Tom Dixon Brampton’s Let It Be, owned by Dora Murphy, Patricia Sherwood and Josh Courter Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 9

Dunhill Brampton Fly Me To The Moon, owned by Pat Advanced A Sheep Sherwood 7 entered/1 absent/6 ran/3 qualifiers 1. Bedlam’s Kindled Karma, Score: 77+, owned by Laurie Dreamchaser Strathearn Acclaim, owned by Lucy Campbell Gracie, Tom Dixon & Anna Gracie Lo 2. Fairhill A Knights Artisan, Score: 77, owned by Carol Orion’s Starfire, owned by Molly McNamara Sirrine & Brian Wistrom Pre-Trial Tested Sheep 3. Pentangle’s Special Agent, Score: 74, owned by Beth 4 entered/1 moved up from HT/1 absent/4 ran/3 qualifiers Scorzelli Qualifying Started A Ducks Briarpatch Give Your Heart Away, owned by Lucy 3 entered/1 absent/2 ran/2 qualifiers Campbell Gracie, Tom Dixon & Anna Gracie 1. Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Score: 84, owned by Pentangle’s Bombay Sapphire, owned by Beth Scorzelli Charles & Terry Manganiello Charter’s True North, owned by Joanne Williamson 2. Runningmtn Justine Morgan, Score: 81, owned by M Started Course A Sheep Lynne Corn 6 entered/6 ran/3 qualifiers 1. Charter O’tis A Shepherd’s Pride, Score: 86, owned by Intermediate A Ducks 2 entered/2 ran/1 qualifier Charles & Terry Manganiello 1. Britannia Ripple In Time, Score: 79, owned by Joanne 2. Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light, Score: 83, owned Williamson by Barbara Claxton 3. Runningmtn Justine Morgan, Score: 78, owned by M Lynne Corn OBBCECDAIENNACTEIOTNRAIALL The obedience and rally trials were held Saturday of Nationals week in the Purina Event Center. Many thanks are due to the volunteers who helped the classes run smoothly - Beth Scorzelli, Laurie Lo, Jill Floberg, Nancy Shock, and Maryann Szalka in obedience and Jill Floberg, Casey Minner and Andrea Hobe in rally. In the morning, an obedience entry of 21was judged by Virginia Kinion. Seven Beardies received qualifying scores. Class/Placement/Score/Dog’s Name /Owner Beginner Novice A Preferred Novice 1. 180 Burlesque Ice Ice Baby, Martha Fruehwald 1. 180 Orion Across The Universe From Highlander, Beginner Novice B Molly McNamara 1. 194 Meadows’ Miss Dinahmite, Carolyn Hoffman 2. 192 Isle Game Time Decision, Judith Morris Graduate Open 3. 190 Tweeddale’s Making Me Proud, Karen Reed 1. 189 Britannia Ripple In Time, Joanne Williamson 4. 180 Jocala Briarpatch Wish Upon A Star, Carol Lamb Open B 1. 195.5 Britannia Ripple In Time, Joanne Williamson HIGHEST SCORING DOG IN THE REGULAR CLASSES, FROM OPEN B RACH Britannia Ripple In Time CDX PCD BN RM2 RAE2 HSAsd HSBd OA OAJ NF CGC TKI 10 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

BCCA NATIONAL RALLY TRIAL In the afternoon, a rally entry of 40 was judged by Charlotte Advanced B Mielziner. The following Beardies placed in their classes. 1. 99 Wigglesworth Daybar Groovy Kind Of Love, Meg Class/Placement/Score/Dog’s Name /Owner Naylor 2. 98 AllAround First Edition, Andrea Hobe Novice A 3. 94 Potterdale Jubilee Diamond, Casey Minner 4. 87 Brandmar Jenuwin Unforgettable Fire, Karen Reed 1. 99 Gemineye’s Joy Of Hermosa Mtn, Nancy Shock Novice B Excellent B 1. 100+ Pentangle’s Bombay Sapphire, Beth Scorzelli 1. 98 AllAround First Edition, Andrea Hobe 2. 100 Tweeddale’s Winslow Making Me Proud, Karen Reed 2. 87 Potterdale Jubilee Diamond, Casey Minner 3. 99 Runningmtn Chaniam Brooks Black Watch, Marilyn Master Bergstresser 4. 98 Isle Game Time Decision, Judith Morse 1. 99 Allaround First Edition, Andrea Hobe 2. 96 Runningmtn Justine Morgan, M Lynne Corn Intermediate 3. 87 Runningmtn Hairloom Rise Up Shepherd, M Lynne Corn 1. 100 Sebring Light My Fire, Karen Deitke 2. 99 Jocala Briarpatch Wish Upon A Star, Carol Lamb Novice Pairs 3.. 96 Dreamchaser Strathearn Acclaim, Lucy Campbell Gracie 1. 200 Runningmtn Justine Morgan & Runningmtn 4. 92 Estrella’s Edradour Just A Wee Nip, Martha 2. 190 Hairloom Rise Up Shepherd, M Lynne Corn Fruehwald Sebring Light My Fire & Linus, Karen Deitke Advanced A 1. 100 Sebring Light My Fire, Karen Deitke HIGH COMBINED SCORE IN MASTER/EXCELLENT B/ADVANCED B HIGH COMBINED SCORE IN EXCELLENT B/ADVANCED B HIGH SCORING VETERAN CH AllAround First Edition RE HT MX MJB CGCA HIGH SCORING CHAMPION OF RECORD CH Tweeddale’s Winslow Making Me Proud OA NAJ OF CGC TN Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 11

2020 CHIP VERSATILITY AWARD The Chip Versatility competition has been an annual feature of the National since 2005. The award is named in memory of Britannia Chip Thrills, the first Beardie to complete a BCCA Master of Versatility and the first AKC Herding Champion. To be eligible for the award, a Beardie must compete in at least three of the five venues held during the week:herding, agility, obedience, rally and conformation. Points are awarded based on participating, qualifying or placing. Ties in total points are broken based on placements earned. Fifteen Beardies met these requirements! For the first time in the awards’ history, first through fifth placement ribbons were offered. These were presented at the closing ceremony held on Tuesday at the Point Labadie Brewery. 1. Sebring Light My Fire, owned and handled by Karen 2. Charter’s True North, owned by Joanne Williamson of Deitke of Colorado Springs, CO and co-owned by Kirsten Charlton, MA. Andreassend. 18 points; competed in herding, agility and conformation. 23 points; competed in agility, rally, obedience and conformation. 3. Runningmtn Justine Morgan, owned 4. Runningmtn Hairloom Rise Up 5. Isle Game Time Decision, owned .by by M Lynne Corn of Falls Church, Shepherd , owned by M Lynne Corn Judith Morris of Minnetonka, MN. VA. of Falls Church, VA. 14 points; competed in agility, 15+ points; competed in herding, 15 points; competed in herding, obedience, rally and conformation. rally, and obedience. agility, rally and conformation. Also competing 10 points 13 points Estrella’s Edradour Just A Wee Nip Tweeddale’s Winslow Making Me Proud Wigglesworth Daybar Groovy Kind Of Love Dreamchaser Stratheran Acclaim 8 points Kaboodle Soulmate For Strathearn Pentangle’s Bombay Sapphire Briarpatch Give Your Heart Away Meadows’ Miss Dinamite 11 points Sweetwater’s Chasing Rainbows 6 points Tseyi’s Dark Chocolate Delight Of Meadows 12 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

WHAT A WONDERFUL NATIONAL ! GCH Wigglesworth Aberlour Black Magic ex Wigglesworth Don’t Look Back BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES BCCA 2020 NATIONAL Bred by Sharon Ipser & Peg Brown Owned by Meg Naylor & Sharon Ipser Dakota Wigglesworth Gemineye Thanks 4 Masking CGC TKN Wigglesworth Daybar GCH Wigglesworth Aberlour Black Magic ex GCH Daybar My Gal Friday Paisley Bred by Catherine Perron & Sharon Ipser Owned by Meg Naylor & Sharon Ipser 2nd Open Class Conformation 1st Rally Advanced B 1st Novice FAST Agility Agility Winner BCCA 2020 1st Agility Rally Relay Team Open Standard Trophy 13

BEST OF BREED 14

2020 BCCA NATIONAL I cannot even begin to tell you how much joy I felt when we won Best of Breed at the 2020 BCCA National Specialt;y it was the thrill of a lifetime to be the owner-handler, co-breeder and co-owner. I would like to thank our judge Mr. Michael Canalizo. He is a well-known Afghan Hound breeder who has won many Bests in Show and Bests in Specialty.Thank you for recognizing the fine qualities ands true beardie type that Remmee exhibits. I would also like to thank the BCCA for finding the way to hold the National under the circumstances of the past year. I would be remiss if I did not thank my longtime friend and breed mentor, Nona Albarano. Nona has always been there for me over the lst 38 years since I started in beardies. Remmee and his sire Dilynn now have both become National Specialty Best of Breed winners. Remmee showed his potential when he won Best in Sweepstakes at the 2016 NCBCC specialty, and the following year won Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the NCBCC specialty. Thanks Remmee for taking me for the ride! BISS GCH Wigglesworth Aberlour Black Magic GCH Dreamchaser Strathearn Soulmate ex CH Wigglesworth Dynamite Bred by Dawn Mieras & Sharon Ipser Owned by Sharon Ipser & Dawn Mieras 15

W HAT A W O N D E PEGGY SUE CH Meadows’ Rare And True At Briery Knob CH Wigglesworth Daybar Adamant at Briery Knob ex CH Meadows’ Alpine Holiday Adam’s daughter Peggy Sue won the 12 and under15 Months class at the June 2020 BCCA National. A week later she became CH Meadows’ Rare and True At Briery Knob finishing with four majors. At the BCCA Regional she was Best of Opposite Sex in Sweepstakes. Bred by Claudia McNulty & Tom Burnside Owned by Katherine Rudd-Beard, Mary-Jean Rudd & Claudia McNulty 16

ERFUL SUMMER! Adam GCH Wigglesworth Daybar Adamant At Briery Knob CH Windfiddler’s Best Of Times ex GCH Daybar My Gal Friday Adam received an Award of Merit at the June 2020 BCCA National AND at the BCCA Regional, hosted by Great Lakes BCC. Special thank you to Dina Delsman for handling Peggy Sue in the Breed ring at the Regional. It was a thrill to have father and daughter in the ring together! Owned and loved by Katherine Rudd Beard, Mary-Jean Rudd & Sharon Ipser Bred by Catherine Perron & Sharon Ipser Briery Knob Beardies Katherine Rudd Beard & Mary Jean Rudd [email protected] 17

Best of... Bertie strutted his stuff, having successful showings in the breed, herding, agility and rally rings. Awarded Best in the Junior Sweeps, he also finished his HT and Rally Novice titles, and added additional agility legs to his Novice JWW and Standard titles. Bertie CAN/AM CH Kaboodle Soulmate for Strathearn, RN HT NA (GCH Dreamchaser Strathearn Soulmate x CH Kaboodle Return to Sender, HSAs RN) /Strathearn Lucy Campbell & Anna K. Gracie Tom Dixon 2211 Stockton Road, Phoenix, MD 21131 (443) 212-5134 18

Emma Briarpatch She’s Got Heart, CGC TKN (CH Strathearn’s Hart And Soul x GCHB Briarpatch Give Your Heart Away) Emma moved her way to Best of Breed Puppy and Reserve Winner’s Bitch. Ad design by brucebgrant.com 19

RALLY AWARDS AT THE 2020 NATIONAL HIGH SCORING TRIPLE Q HIGH COMBINED HIGH SCORING VETERAN FergusCH AllAround First Edition RE HT MX MXB MXJ MJB NF CGCA VX CH Diotima’s Last Word THD ex CH MACH4 Estrella There’s A Breeze AllAround BN RI HT MXC MJB2 MJP NF CGCA TKI MV 20 Bred & Owned by Andrea Hobe

SageAllAround Southern Roots CGC TKI GCHS Highlander Macbean At Burlesque RN HT ex CH AllAround Swift Running Brooke RI HT AX AXJ DJ DN CGCA TKN Bred & Owned by Andrea Hobe WINNERS BITCH FROM BRED BY EXHIBITOR BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX IN JUNIOR SWEEPSTAKES 21

22

Pentangle’s Pt CH Dunnachie Take A Chance On Me PT ex CH Pentangle’s Queen of Everything HSAs CGC TKN Bramble is off to quite a start. At her first show at eight months, she was Best of Breed 23 and went on to an Owner--Handled Group Two in a huge Herding group. She finished her HT at 10 months. AT HER FIRST NATIONAL Finished her PT title First time in Rally Novice - 1st Place with a score of 100 1st in her 16 - 20 Month Sweepstakes Class 1st in her 15 - 18 month Regular Class Three weeks later she picked up a four point major in Dallas. Bred by Debra Thomas DVM Owner handled in all venues by Beth Scorzelli

GCHB Sweetwater’s Throw Some Glitter At Burlesque SELECT BITCH 2021 Westminster Kennel Club Johan Becerra-Hernandez 2020 BCCA National Judge Michael Canalizo AWARD OF MERIT 2021 BCCA Regional (GLBCC) Judge Gail Miller Bisher GCH Dreamchaser Strathearn Soulmate ex GCHS Sweetwater’s Pink Ribbon RN CGC Bred by Larry and Debby Furlow Owned by Laura Colombo Presented by Zack Helmer Reign and Flint shine at the Specialties BEST OF OPPOSITE PUPPY SWEEPS 2020 BCCA National Judge Julie Patzius BEST IN PUPPY SWEEPS 2021 BCCA Regional (GLBCC) Judge Maryann Szalka RESERVE WINNERS DOG 2021 BCCA Regional (GLBCC) Judge Gail Miller Bisher GCHS Highlander Macbean At Burlesque RN PT ex CH Burlesque She’s Everything Owned by Pat & Laura Colombo 24

Sweetwater Bearded Collies RibbonIt was such an honor to have PabstGCHS Sweetwater’s Pink Ribbon RN CGCTKN ROM and her son, BIS MBISS GCHG CaGCH Sweetwater’s Blue Ribbon CGC FDCTKN, awarded Best in Veteran Sweepstakes and Best of Opposite in Veteran Sweepstakes by breeder-judge Julie Patzius at the 2020 BCCA National Specialty. Special thanks to everyone who made the show happen! ReignAnd congratulations to Laura Colombo for , GCHB Sweetwater’s Throw Some Glitter At Burlesque, being awarded Select Bitch! 25

Scarlett BCCA Regional, hosted by Great Lakes BCC BEST IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Breeder-Judge Maryann Szalka BEST BROOD BITCH Breeder-Judge Gail Miller-Bisher NCBCC Supported Entry at Baltimore County KC BEST OPPOSITE IN VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES Breeder-Judge Tish Pollock NEW RALLY ADVANCED EXCELLENT TITLE MBISS GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond CD PCD BN RAE PT OA AXJ OF CGCA TKN MV UK CH Sengalas Indiana Jones ex UK CH Potterdale Pure Platinum 26 Bred by Mike and Janet Lewis Loved & adored by Casey Minner and Sandy McDonald, Moonstone Beardies

CH Moonstone Vivacious VivvieCHWigglesworthAberlour Black Magic ex Scarlett Bred & Owned by Casey Minner & Sandy McDonald RA CGC TKN BCCA Regional, hosted by Great Lakes BCC SELECT BITCH Breeder-Judge Gail Miller-Bisher National Capital BCC AWARD OF MERIT Breeder-Judge Kathy Pavlich FINISHED RALLY ADVANCED TITLE GROUP PLACING 27

L FiSgebhritngMy ire RI AX AXJ ACT1 CGC TKN VA CH Firstprizebears Haagen Daz ROMX ROMAX ROMOX ROMI ROMR ex Ch Sebring High Fashion Owned by Karen Deitke & Kirsten Andreassend Bred by Elizabeth Thompson, Kirsten Andreassend & Michele Ritter Handled by Karen Deitke Kindle competed in Agility, Obedience, Rally and Breed. Breed Open Bitches 1st Rally Intermediate 1st with a score of 100 earning the RI title Advanced 1st with a score of 100 Novice Pairs 2nd with Linus Agility Novice Fast 2nd Time To Beat - 9 points 2 QQs in Masters STD/JWW 2nd & 3rd in STD and 4th JWW and a 3rd in the always fun agility Relay Race! At only three years old, Kindle has already exceeded my expectations. My hope was for a fun agility partner and a conformation bitch for a novice handler as I get my feet wet in the show ring. Kindle’s work ethic never ceases to amaze, always striving to please and enjoying every minute of every activity. What a thrill! 28

Kindle Lit Up The Purina Event Center at the 2020 Bearded Collie National and Won The Chip Versatility Award! 29

Flying High at the National ! 2020 BCCA National Agility Trial HIGH COMBINED OVERALL & HIGH COMBINED VETERAN We are so proud of Mackenzie! She recently earned her MACH2 and Premier Agility Jumpers titles and had a Qualifying Run at the Westminster Kennel Club Agility Trial. In winning her High In Trial Awards at the National, Mackenzie qualified in six of the eight agility events. Loved and Owned by Patsy Sullivan and Bette Shinn Bred by Tina Miller Photos by John Mulders MACH2 Aberdeen’s Dancing Queen MXG PAD MJS PJD MXP MJP OF T2B 30

Ch Balderdash Go With The Flow BN RE CDX HSAs GCH Dunnachie Xavier BN RN HXAs HSAsM CGC TKI FDC ex GCH DC Lil’ Clove True Grit VCD1 BN RAE TDX HSAds HSBd HIAds HIBd HXAdm MX MXJ MXP MJP CGC TKI Sage and I have been busy this year, earning her breed championship in January, obedience CD in February and CDX in July, rally RA in May, and RE in July. Owned by Sandy Weiss & Bobbie Stuart Bred by Sonja Blanchard Sage has been a Busy Girl! 31

32

Team Steel WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB 2021 BEST OF BREED Owned by Jan Osterbauer & Arleen Berry Bred by Sylke Werner Presented by Mark & Tabitha Bettis BIS CanGCH AmGCHG Now And Then Watermark Cruising At Kelkary Now and Then Remember Me ex Now And Then Upgrade The Starlet By Macy’s 33

June 6, 2006 - July 15, 2021 CH Ha’Penny Harwood Hunter ex CH Ha’Penny Some Like It Hot ROM ROMAX CH Ha’Penny Lady Brown Of Harwood Darling Nutmeg was from the last Pepper litter, born by Caesarian in the middle of the night with Vicki Null and me assisting the veterinarian. That litter was the first one Vicki and I attempted after Dick’s death. Vicki fell in love from the beginning, having taken the smallest pups home when Pepper had to be taken off them. She and Bruce helped me save all nine, and they all had great lives. For the last five years, Nutmeg lived with me. She was Vicki’s heart dog, and I only took her when it was clear Vicki would not be coming home from the hospital. Nutmeg was a happy girl, fitting right in with her sister Chili and the other dogs in my house. She adopted puppy Coco after Nell passed away giving birth, and guided her in the ways of the house and of being a great beardie. She was gone in a flash, which was shocking for me, but merciful for her. She was her cheery, happy self until a few days before she died. Vicki was was waiting for her at the Rainbow Bridge, and they are now reunited. Nutmeg was everything a beardie should be, and more. Have fun with Vicki, your Mom Pepper and your sister Chili. I will see you again. Mrs. J.R. Schneider Ha’Penny 34

35

XAVI & NEW CD Xavi performed a miracle by qualifying three times in Obedience Novice A with two 1st places and a 3rd place. His final leg was also on Sunday when Mae got her Grand Championship. Needless to say, the ride home was a very happy ride. Owned by Sharon & Joe Prassa Bred by Jackye Dunn & Kathleen Harrold Gch Dunnachie Xavier BN RN HXAs HSAsM FDC CGC TKI GCHB Spindrift Bend It Like Beckham RN PT MX MXB MXJ MJB MXF T2B2 ex CH Dunnachie Don'T Get Me Started NA OAJ 36

& MAE’S NEW GCH & HIAs Mae became a grand champion on Sunday,August 22nd, beautifully presented by Christy Marley. Previously, she acquired 12 GCH points at the Puyallup shows, including two Best of Breed placements. Three weeks earlier she earned her AKC HerdingI Intermediate title on sheep. Owned by Sharon & Joe Prassa Bred by Debra Thomas DVM Gch Pentangle Skirts In The Dirt TD TDU HIAs HSAsM FDC CGC TKN Pentangles Tornado Skye x DC Pentangle's If You Please HSAds HSBds HIAds HIBd HXAds CGC TKN 37

UNPRECEDENTED 38

2020 BCCA NATIONAL AT PURINA FARMS photography by Divi Visuals & Joanne Williamson 39

People’s Choice Award 2020 1st Place: Just Say Cheese Specialty Photo Contest “Spice and Everything Nice”– Martha Fruehwald Winners Best in Show & People’s Choice Here are the winning 2nd Place: Just Say Cheese entries from the 2020 1st Place: Out & About BCCA Specialty Photo “Sunni & Hedgie”– Sharon Matusinec “Stairway to Heaven”– Martha Fruehwald Contest. We hope you enjoy these creative photographs of our favorite breed. Many thanks to Darleen Ereaux for organizing and presenting the photos at the show site. It’s always a favorite attraction. 2nd Place: Out & About 3rd Place: Just Say Cheese “Winter Fun”– Jennifer Scheytt “Windows of the Soul”– Kim Rickards 3rd Place: Out & About 4th Place: Out & About 4th Place: Just Say Cheese “All in a day’s work for a search 40 “I’m ready to get in the car now!”– Gretchen Blackburn “What’s Up Next?”– Meg Naylor & rescue dog”– Nancy Kois

3rd Place: Laughing Out Loud 1st Place: It Is What It Is “Anyone have a comb?” “Can we come out?”– David Williamson Sharon Matusinec 1st Place: Laughing Out Loud “The Beardie Shimmy Shake”– John Youngblood 2nd Place: It Is What It Is “What did I do to derserve this?”– Gretchen Blackburn 2nd Place: Laughing Out Loud 4th Place: Laughing Out Loud “Beardie Bookends”– Meg Naylor “Just a little wet”– Maureen Larroux 1st Place: Action 3rd Place: It Is What It Is “Let’s go pups.”– Maureen Larroux “I can see you but you can’t see me.”– Jan Osterbauer 2nd Place: Action “Frisbee Nut”– Roberta Paschka 3rd Place: Action 4th Place: Action 4th Place: It Is What It Is 41 “Start ‘em Young”– Jo Burnside “A good fun run”– Roberta Paschka Kim RIckards

GROUP WINNER & MULTIP Gracie has really come into her own this year in the show ring. She earned her GCHB and GCHS within five months of competition, and has maintained top rankings all year. Gracie has had a wonderful time in the show ring, but also enjoys her down time with her family and playing Frisbee.This girl is incredibly loved and brings tremendous joy to many. Owned by Sarah Burke Bred by Mrs. J. Richard Schneider and Michele Marini Presented by Sarah and Ariel Cukier CH Ha’Penny Handsome Devil x GCHS Deja Harwood Heartbreaker 42

PLE GROUP PLACEMENTS 43

Orion Bearded Collies Astrid Molly McNamara GCH Orion Across The Universe From Highlander BN RE HSAs PT FDC HTADI-d JHD TKI CGC TN-N NW-TEAM1+ VX Maeve McCrystal Moonlark of Orion RI TKI HIC CGC VHMA NW-TEAM1 Sorsha Orion’s Starfire RN HT TKA VHMA HIC TEAM1 NW-TEAM1 44

45

BCCA 2020 HERDING AWARDS As with all venues, herding trials were few and far between in 2020 so there are fewer yearly awards. BISHOP The Bishop is awarded to the Beardie with the highest total score on sheep, any course or level within the calendar year. The score is calculated as the sum of the average three highest scores and the average of the highest number of dogs outscored. SCORE DOG OWNER(S) 105.0 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN Terry Johnson & Linda Porter 88.33 Aellen Talk of the Town HSAs Michelle George 82.66 Balderdash Go With The Flow BN RI HSAs Sandy Weiss & Roberta Stuart 77.50 CH Pentangle’s Special Agent CD RAE HSAds HSBds HIAs HIBs HXAs FDC OA AXJ MXF T2B CGC Elizabeth Scorzelli JACK The Jack is given to the Beardie with the highest total score on ducks, any course or level within the calendar year. The score is calculated as the sum of the average three highest scores and the average of the highest number of dogs outscored. SCORE DOG OWNER(S) 87.50 Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light HSAds Barbara Claxton 87.16 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN Terry Johnson & Linda Porter TOP HERDING DOG (THD) Awarded to the Beardie with the highest average qualifying score to obtain the title for each level, stock, and course. The Masters (none this year) is awarded to the highest average of the first eight scores in a level/course/stock after achieving the regular title in that class. Championship THD (none this year) is the average of the highest three scores with championship points. SCORE DOG OWNER(S) HSAs 83.67 GCHS CH Briarpatch Looking Back RA HSAs Lucy C Campbell-Gracie & Anna Gracie 81.83 Aellen Talk of the Town HSAs Michelle George 74.33 Balderdash Go With The Flow BN RI HSAs Sandy Weiss & Roberta Stuart HSAd 84.67 Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light HSAds Barbara Claxton HIBs 77.83 CH Pentangle’s Special Agent CD RAE HSAds HSBds Elizabeth Scorzelli HIAs HIBs HXAs FDC OA AXJ MXF T2B CGC HXAs 69.83 CH Pentangle’s Special Agent CD RAE HSAds HSBds Elizabeth Scorzelli HIAs HIBs HXAs FDC OA AXJ MXF T2B CGC HXBd 84.67 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN 46 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin

HERDING DOG OF THE YEAR (HDOTY) Awarded to the dog with the highest score with titles earned in the year for each level, course, and stock. The exception is in Advanced when the title was achieved prior to the award year, then only the qualifying runs of the award year count. The score is the sum of the average three highest number of dogs defeated and the average of the associated scores. SCORE DOG OWNER(S) HSAs 89.33 GCHS CH Briarpatch Looking Back RA HSAs Lucy C Campbell-Gracie & Anna Gracie 88.33 Aellen Talk of the Town HSAs Michelle George 75.67 Balderdash Go With The Flow BN RI HSAs Sandy Weiss & Roberta Stuart HSAd 86.5 Spicewood Mysterious Shaded Light HSAds Barbara Claxton HIBs 78.83 CH Pentangle’s Special Agent CD RAE HSAds HSBds Elizabeth Scorzelli HIAs HIBs HXAs FDC OA AXJ MXF T2B CGC HXAs 104.33 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN 71.17 CH Pentangle’s Special Agent CD RAE HSAds HSBds Elizabeth Scorzelli HIAs HIBs HXAs FDC OA AXJ MXF T2B CGC HXBd 86.00 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN HIBd 92.33 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN HID 91.83 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN HXAs 102.5 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN Terry Johnson & Linda Porter 101.33 CH Ramsgrove Ronja HSAd HIAs HXAs HSAsM Kitty Hale & Beryl De Borba 99.17 GCH Pentangle’s Up Up And Away To Headlines BN RN Barbara Burton & Lisa E Voss HXAs HSAsM FDC CGC TKN HXAd 111.83 HC Tweeddale’s Star Spangled BN RE HSAd HSBds Terry Johnson & Linda Porter HSDs HIAds HIBd HIDs HXBd HSAsM HXAdMsM OA AXJ OF RATO TKN 86.67 CH Balderdash Taylored In Vermont CD BN RE HSAds Sonja Blanchard HIAd HXAd OA AXJ XF CGCA TKP HERDING REGISTER OF MERIT (ROM) Awarded to a dam of two or more offspring that has earned three or more ACK herding trial titles. ROMH Dam GCH DC Aellen Joy To The Future HSAs HIAs HXAsM CGC Carol Colavecchio Summer 2021 2020 Specialty Issue 47

BCCA REGIONAL SPECIALTY HOSTED BY GREAT LAKES BCC SWEEPSTAKES 2. Wigglesworth Once Upon A Dream Judge Maryann Szalka 3. Blue Moon Vanity Fair. 4. Moonstone Every Now And Then I was impressed and pleased with the quality of the Sweepstakes, 16 & Under 18 Months Bitch dogs and bitches that were shown to me on this day. The 1. Kelkary’s Stepping Stone Of Glenspey 12-16 bitch class had five lovely entries, that made my 2. Lakewood Defying Gravity placements difficult. My winners and top placements VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES went to puppies that I would take home. Sometimes a 7 Years and Under 10 Years Dog lower placement was due to the fact that the dog or bitch 1. GCHB Glenspey Taking My Turn just was not cooperating with the handler on this day. 2. CH Tseyi’s Dark Chocolate Delight Of Meadows RN Overall, I was pleased to go over such lovely heads and proper length of body. I saw a lot of balanced movement CGC BN with correct tail carriage. Lastly, I did not notice any shy 3. GCH Kington Time After Time RA CGC puppies. They all seemed relaxed, friendly and were 10 Years & Under 12 Years Dog biddable in the ring (a testimony to good temperament). 1. GCHS Highlander Macbean At Burlesque HT RN It is always a pleasure to see the veterans who still love to show and were happy to be back in the ring. Best Opposite Veteran in Sweepstakes 7 Years & Under 10 Years Bitch 12 & Under 16 Months Dog 1. GCHB Potterdale Jubilee Diamond CD PCD BN RAE 1. Meadows’ Timing Is Everything At Kington PT OA AXJ OF CGCA TKN Best in Veteran Sweepstakes 16 & Under 18 Months Dog 2. Meadows’ Jingle All The Way - Beautiful dark eyes, nice head, in great condition, would like a little more body, 1. Burlesque Sparks Fly covers ground around the ring, seemed a bit unsure of Best in Sweepstakes himself. 12 & Under 16 Months Bitch 9 and Under 12 Months Bitch 1. Wynsum Patriot Game On! - Pretty brown bitch, a little 1. Meadows’ Rare And True At Briery Knob Best Opposite in Sweepstakes high in the rear right now, nice coming and going, correct eye color, nice outline. REGULAR CLASSES 12 and Under 18 Months Bitch Judge Gail Miller Bisher’s Notes 1. Wigglesworth Once Upon A Dream - Nice mover, really nice going around, kept her outline going around, still 12 and Under 18 Months Dog changing coat. 1. Meadows’ Timing Is Everything At Kington - Black dog a 2. Moonstone Victorious At Fairway - Dark eyes, nice outline, lovely reach and drive. In the end #1 used little thin, but nice length of body, beautiful outline, herself a little more and had a little bit more body nice neck, pretty head, easy going around and in good 3. Kelkary’s Stepping Stone Of Glenspey BCAT - Balanced coat condition. movement (slight topline roach), feminine, nice head and eye. Bred By Exhibitor Dog 4. Lakewood Defying Gravity - Nice outline, can move, not 1. Wynsum Soul And Heart’s Inspiration - Brown dog with happy in the ring today but has a lot of potential an incredible head, nice outline, good length of rib, correct coat, goes around nicely. Very balanced. Winners Dog 2. Burlesque Sparks Fly - Young brown dog, nice head, pretty outline and flowing movement. At times not using his front. Reserve Winners Dog 3. Nonesuch Rock You Like A Hurricane - Nice mature dog with a nice head, dark eye, correct coat texture but excessive in length. Open Dog 1. Dreamchaser’s Blue Avenger FDC CA BCAT DNX AN HDN CGC TKN - Heavy coat, exquisite head and eye, balanced movement. 48 Volume 51 No. 2 Beardie Bulletin