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                               BORDER COLLIES
                                       
   
   
Author

     * April M. Quist, revised August 16, 1996 aquist@netcom.com
       
   Many thanks to Laura Alfonso, Carolyn Chamblin, Robin French, Terri
   Hardwick, Kathy Kemper, Janet Lewis, Nancy Gagliardi Little, Rita
   Susanto, Richard Whorton, and M. Christine Zink, DVM, for their input.
   Most of all, thanks to my first Border Collie, Summerwind Shiloh, UD
   (9/83 - 5/94), who taught me more about Border Collies than all the
   books in the world could have.
   
   Copyright 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 by April M. Quist
     _________________________________________________________________
   
Table of Contents

     * Characteristics and Temperament
     * Frequently asked Questions
     * History
     * Description
     * Training/Behavior Hints
     * Is a Border Collie For You?
     * Recognized
     * Special Medical Problems
     * References
          + Books
          + Periodicals
          + Email List about Border Collies
          + Web Sites
          + Breed Rescue Organizations
          + Breeders
          + Registries
          + Breed Clubs
            
   
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Characteristics and Temperament

   The two most outstanding characteristics of Border Collies are their
   eyes and their working style. They work with their heads lowered, at
   times almost in a crouch, and with a stare that is intent, confident,
   and almost mesmerizing. They notice every movement of their livestock,
   and they react by moving, at times almost imperceptibly, to take
   advantage of it or to counter it. Movement of both dog and stock is
   usually calm and fluid. These dogs are the world's premier sheep
   working breed. In addition, the breed is known for its athleticism,
   intelligence, and strong work ethic.
   
   Border Collies are "heading" or "gathering" herders, as opposed to
   "heelers." This means that, instead of driving livestock out by
   nipping at the heels like, for example, an Australian Cattle Dog
   would, the Border Collie's instinct is to run out past a herd or
   flock, gather the animals, and take them to the shepherd. Border
   Collies can be taught to drive, but do not generally do it by
   instinct.
   
   Border Collies are usually very intense workaholics. They are happiest
   when they have a job to do, whether that job be herding, obedience,
   agility, or any of the other active occupations and dog sports they
   excel at. They are extremely quick, high-energy, busy dogs and they
   must have plenty of exercise. They are bred for endurance: a working
   Border Collie is able to run many miles a day over sometimes difficult
   terrain, then go out and do it again the next day. A one- or two-mile
   run is barely a warm-up for a Border Collie. People without the time
   to give a dog plenty of good, vigorous exercise every day would be
   well advised to find a calmer dog. A bored Border Collie can become
   neurotic and destructive. Quoting from Nop's Trials, by Donald McCaig,
   "If this [book] has persuaded you to buy a Border Collie for a pet,
   I'd like to offer a caution. Border Collies are very bright, quick,
   and more than a little weird. They are not suitable for most city
   apartments. Their working instincts are strong and their self-esteem
   comes from working well. A bored, mishandled Border Collie can get
   into awful trouble."
   
   Border Collies herd everything that moves: livestock, birds, other
   dogs, cats, children, and even bugs. Although Border Collies herd by
   "eye" rather than by nipping at the heels of livestock, many are still
   nippy and might nip at you or your children's heels and legs when you
   run. They also tend to be car-chasers.
   
   When you have a Border Collie, you have an extra shadow! They will
   follow you everywhere they can and will always be underfoot. These
   dogs will watch you constantly (as if you are the stock), and will
   rush in front of you if they think something is going to happen. They
   thrive on attention and are very affectionate and people-oriented.
   However, good socialization is important for them - they tend to be
   reserved with people they don't know and can be aggressive with other
   dogs. Border Collies are highly intelligent and quick learners, but
   they are slow to mature: they are "puppies" until around 2 or 2-1/2
   years or even older.
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Frequently Asked Questions

   How big do Border Collies get?
   
     Border Collies average between 30 to 50 pounds. However, if size is
     important to you, be aware that some Border Collies are as small as
     25 pounds, and some are as large as 65 pounds. If you need or want a
     dog whose size you can count on, you might want to consider some
     other breed.
     
   Do they shed?
   
     Moderately; they shed most in early spring and late fall.
     
   How much grooming do they need?
   
     Border Collies are fairly low-maintenance dogs. They don't need
     frequent baths, because their coats shed dirt rather nicely. A good
     10-minute brushing two or three times per week helps to keep their
     coats clean and in nice condition; more frequent brushing while they
     are shedding helps to control the amount of hair that ends up on
     your carpet. Like all dogs, they also need to have their toenails
     clipped regularly.
     
   Are Border Collies hyper? Do they need a lot of exercise?
   
     Border Collies are very high-energy, busy dogs, both indoors and
     out. If bored, they will chew anything (books, shoes, table legs,
     carpet, furniture...). They also love to dig holes. Good forms of
     exercise for a Border Collie include playing fetch (they love to
     chase balls and Frisbees), swimming, jogging, running with a bicycle
     (be careful they don't try to herd the bike!), and hiking.
     
     Border Collies won't usually exercise on their own. Most require
     their human counterparts to participate in their exercise programs.
     Merely putting a Border Collie into a fenced area as a form of
     exercise will NOT be enough for them.
     
     When exercising a Border Collie, you must watch him very carefully
     for signs of heat exhaustion. Because they are so intense in their
     work and play, they don't stop when they get too tired or too hot.
     They can easily work themselves to death, even on cool days. Another
     problem is that they can physically injure themselves because they
     are so quick and concentrate so completely on their task that they
     don't pay attention to where they are going and can run into
     obstacles if they happen to be in the way.
     
   Are they intelligent?
   
     Border Collies are very intelligent dogs and learn fast. This can
     actually be a problem at times: many times they will learn things
     that the owner didn't intend for them to learn. Some of these newly
     learned behavior patterns can be difficult to reteach. Their
     intelligence is one of the reasons that they tend to get bored (and
     into trouble) easily. But then, it's also one of the reasons they
     excel in obedience training/competition. However, Border Collies are
     not self-training dogs. All dogs need to be trained by their humans
     if they are to become good companions, and the Border Collie is no
     exception.
     
   What active sports and activities can I participate in with a Border
   Collie?
   
     Border Collies excel at competitive dog sports such as obedience,
     agility, Flyball, Scent Hurdles, Frisbee, and tracking. They make
     good search and rescue dogs. A well-trained, well-socialized Border
     Collie also makes a very good pet-therapy dog, and some
     organizations train them as signal (hearing) and assistance dogs.
     And, of course, Border Collies are the best herding dogs in the
     world.
     
   Do they make good guard dogs?
   
     They are not reliable guard dogs. They can be protective of their
     families and will generally bark if they hear or see something they
     don't like. There are, however, some Border Collies that have been
     trained to advanced Schutzhund degrees.
     
   How are they with children?
   
     When properly socialized and well-supervised with children, some
     Border Collies can be gentle and intuitive. They often seem to know
     how boisterous or how gentle they need to be with individual
     children. But Border collies must be supervised around children to
     make sure neither hurts the other inadvertently. As previously
     mentioned, Border collies can be nippy with fast-moving children.
     Border collies that aren't well-socialized with them can be fearful
     and untrusting of children, and a nervous dog will snap at a child.
     
   Do Border Collies like to swim?
   
     Border Collies seem to be natural water dogs and love to swim if
     encouraged to do so when they are young. Swimming is an excellent
     way to exercise these high-energy dogs during the hot summer months.
     
   Do they play "Fetch"?
   
     One of a Border Collie's favorite games is "Fetch," and it's another
     great exercise for them. They love chasing balls, Frisbees, and
     anything else that moves, and their gathering instinct makes them
     natural retrievers. But Border Collies can become obsessed with
     retrieving, which might annoy some owners: their dogs are constantly
     dropping a ball in their lap, and then stepping back and staring
     that Border collie stare until the ball is thrown.
     
     A word of warning about playing Frisbee with a Border Collie (or any
     other dog): according to M. Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D., author of
     the book Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine Athlete, "Frisbees
     can be very dangerous for dogs, particularly when they are thrown so
     that the dog must catch them with all four feet off the ground. The
     problem lies not in the dog jumping and catching the Frisbee, but in
     the fact that the trajectory of a Frisbee can change unpredictably,
     causing the dog to twist to catch it and then land in whatever
     position it can. The most common injuries as a consequence of
     Frisbee-catching are herniation of the disks of the spinal cord and
     tearing or rupture of the anterior cruciate ligaments. Both of these
     injuries can be severe enough to end a dog's performance career."
     
   Do they jump fences? What kind of escape artists are they?
   
     Border Collies are extremely agile dogs and can easily jump/climb a
     6-foot fence if they decide there's something more interesting on
     the other side. They are also good diggers and chewers, so if they
     can't jump a fence, they might try to dig under it or chew through
     it if they want to get out. And don't forget their intelligence:
     some Border collies can be good at opening doors and latches!
     
   Do they bark a lot?
   
     Any dog can become a barker if it gets bored, and Border Collies
     become more easily bored than most other dogs. In general, however,
     they tend to be relatively quiet dogs, barking only at intruders.
     
   Where should I get my dog?
   
     There are several options, some good, others not so good. If you
     choose to get an adult dog, you can get one from a shelter, from a
     Border Collie rescue organization, or from a breeder who is looking
     for a home for an adult Border Collie. If you decide to get a puppy,
     you should do some research and find a breeder with a good
     reputation. Do NOT buy a Border Collie puppy from a pet store.
     Although these puppies are adorable, they are generally from puppy
     mills and will be incredibly overpriced. These puppies are prone to
     many health problems, such as epilepsy, hip and joint problems, and
     early blindness. They are usually poorly socialized. Do not even buy
     from pet stores advertising that their animals are not from puppy
     mills, because they usually have no idea, nor do they care, how
     these puppies were produced. No reputable breeder would ever sell
     puppies to a pet store. You will often encounter the same problems
     with health and socialization with puppies sold through ads in the
     newspaper. The best way to find a good breeder is by asking people
     who already own healthy Border Collies with good temperaments.
     
   How do I choose a puppy?
   
     You need to do some homework before you start talking to breeders
     and before you look at any puppies. Decide what sex and color you'd
     like, and especially what you plan to do with the dog. Once you know
     what you're looking for, talk to breeders and discuss your concerns
     and ideas. Since Border Collies are prone to eye diseases such as
     Progressive Retinal Atrophy and juvenile cataracts, and hip problems
     such as hip dysplasia, look for a breeder who has all dogs' eyes and
     hips checked and certified: eyes are certified by C.E.R.F., and hips
     are certified by O.F.A. Be sure to ask to see the certificates
     issued by those organizations. Make sure the puppies are
     well-socialized. When you find a someone that you like and who has a
     good reputation, allow the breeder to help you select your puppy.
     Most breeders have a pretty good idea of what the puppies'
     personalities are like and will guide you to make a good choice.
     
   
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History

   The Border Collie originated in the border country between Scotland
   and England. It is a very old breed, with references in literature
   going back to at least 1570 in writings by Dr. Caius. Caius mentions
   him as "not huge, vaste and bigge but of indifferent stature and
   growth" (from the AKC Miscellaneous Breeds booklet). The breed has
   been known as the Working Collie, Old-Fashioned Collie, Farm Collie,
   and English Collie. It was in 1915 that James Reid, Secretary of the
   International Sheepdog Society in Great Britain, first called the dog
   a Border Collie.
   
   The first sheepdog trials were held on October 9, 1873 in Bala, Wales.
   In the United States, the trials started in 1880.
   
  FAMOUS BORDER COLLIES
  
   Any history of Border Collies has to include mention of two particular
   dogs: Old Hemp and Wiston Cap. There are plenty of brilliant Border
   collies in Great Britain's past, but these are the two that are
   mentioned any time great sheepdogs are discussed.
   
    Old Hemp
    
   Old Hemp, a tri-color dog, was born September 1893 and died May 1901.
   He was bred by Adam Telfer from Roy, a black and tan dog, and Meg, a
   black-coated, strong-eyed dog. Hemp was a quiet, powerful dog that
   sheep responded to easily. Many shepherds used him for stud on their
   bitches, and Hemp's working style became the Border Collie style. It
   is believed that Old Hemp's blood runs in the veins of almost all
   modern Border Collies.
   
    Wiston Cap
    
   Wiston Cap is the dog that the International Sheep Dog Society badge
   portrays in the characteristic Border Collie herding pose. He was the
   most popular and used stud dog in the history of the breed, and
   appears in a huge percentage of pedigrees today. Bred by W. S.
   Hetherington and trained and handled by John Richardson, Cap was a
   biddable and good-natured dog. His blood lines all trace back to the
   early registered dogs of the stud book, and to J. M. Wilson's Cap, who
   occurs sixteen times within seven generations in his pedigree. Wiston
   Cap sired three Supreme Champions and is grand-sire of three others,
   one of which is E. W. Edwards' Bill, who won the championship twice.
   
  THE BORDER COLLIE CONTROVERSY
  
   Many people, particularly Border Collie owners from the herding
   community, feel that American Kennel Club (AKC) recognition in the
   United States, and Canadian Kennel Club recognition (CKC) in Canada,
   will irreparably harm the Border Collie. These people believe that
   breeding the dogs to a conformation standard (that is, for beauty or a
   certain look) will, at best, create a set of Border Collies that are
   pretty but can't work. They take the dogs' herding instinct very
   seriously, and believe it would be a serious injustice to the breed if
   this were to happen.
   
   Many other people, especially those involved in showing their dogs in
   AKC obedience trials, believe that a strong AKC parent club will be
   able to mitigate this effect.
   
   There is also a group of Border Collie owners who are primarily
   interested in showing in conformation. Many of these people have
   imported conformation Border Collies from the UK, Australia, and New
   Zealand, where the breed has been recognized by the Kennel Clubs for a
   number of years.
   
   In 1994, breed clubs for all breeds that have been in the
   Miscellaneous group for many years without seeking full recognition
   (including the Australian Kelpie, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,
   and the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog) were notified by the AKC that they
   had to either seek recognition or be dropped from the AKC entirely.
   The AKC had made the decision that the Miscellaneous group should be
   used as it was intended: as a temporary holding place for breeds
   actively seeking recognition.
   
   In December 1994, the AKC voted to officially recognize the Border
   Collie after many years of its being in the Miscellaneous group (no
   one seems to be sure exactly how long it's been, but it seems to be at
   least since 1955). Registration began in February, 1995. As a
   Miscellaneous breed, the Border collie was allowed to show only in AKC
   obedience and tracking trials; on February 1, 1995, the breed also
   became eligible to show in herding and agility trials. And in October
   1995, Border Collies were seen for the first time in AKC conformation
   as part of the herding group.
   
   The Canadian Kennel Club, due to its inability to recognize the breed
   at this time, removed the Border Collie from its Miscellaneous group.
   (The process of breed recognition is regulated by the Canadian
   government through the Animal Pedigree Act.) As a result, any Border
   Collies not CKC miscellaneous certified by the end of 1993 are not
   allowed to participate in CKC-sanctioned events. The Border Collie
   Club of Canada (BCCC) is continuing to work with the CKC to regain
   their showing privileges.
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Description

   Emphasis is traditionally on intelligence, trainability, and herding
   instinct rather than on looks/conformation. When a sheep rancher goes
   looking for a Border Collie to help him with the sheep on his ranch,
   or for a Border Collie that he can compete with in herding trials,
   what the dog looks like is going to be the last thing on his mind. He
   doesn't care what color the dog is, or how big he is, or whether his
   ears stand up or flop down. The rancher does want the dog to be highly
   intelligent and trainable, have good herding instinct, and to be
   physically capable of performing the work. The rancher will watch to
   make sure the dog has the Border Collie eye, with which he controls
   the stock. Tail-carriage is also important: the rancher will take only
   a dog that, at work, carries his tail low along his back legs with an
   upward turn at the end (but not between his legs in fear, of course),
   because a dog that carries his tail above his back (called a "gay
   tail") is not concentrating on his work.
   
   In general, Border collies are medium-sized dogs, averaging between 35
   and 50 pound, but individuals are seen that are as small as 25 pounds,
   and as large as 65 pounds. The most common color is black and white,
   but black, white, and tan (tri), red and white, red-tri, red merle,
   blue merle, and blue and white are also perfectly acceptable. Ear set
   can be almost anything, from floppy to semi-prick to prick. Eyes can
   be of any color: some dogs have one blue and one brown eye. "Typical"
   Border collie markings are colored body with a white blaze up the
   face, white collar, white feet and legs, and a white tail tip, but
   there are many dogs that are almost solid-colored, which, again, is
   perfectly acceptable.
   
   The AKC holds the copyright to the AKC Standard for this breed. They
   have refused permission for its reproduction here, please contact them
   for full details of the Standard.
   
   Be aware that many excellent breeders do not breed to the AKC
   standard. They believe that working ability alone is the only way to
   define a Border Collie. If a breeder is breeding toward the AKC
   standard, s/he should also be breeding for herding ability.
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Training/Behavior Hints

   Border Collies often have a "soft" temperament; that is, they are
   sensitive to rough treatment and corrections. You must be firm and
   consistent because these dogs will try to get away with as much as
   they can, but if you are not fair in your corrections and training,
   Border Collies will become stressed. If that happens, they will
   probably react in one of the following ways: they will turn completely
   off, possibly rolling onto their backs in submission, or acting very
   engrossed in something else and paying no attention to you (avoidance
   behavior); or they will become more anxious and wound up, trying to do
   everything in triple time, which will cause them to make even more
   mistakes. Motivational-type training works best with sensitive dogs
   like Border Collies. It brings out the best in them, helping to turn
   them into excellent, happy workers.
   
   Border Collies tend to be very sound-sensitive. This sensitivity
   manifests itself in a couple of ways: some dogs become very frightened
   at loud or unusual noises (i.e., fireworks, the sound of a smoke
   alarm, even something as simple as hand-clapping); other dogs might
   just be extremely distracted by different noises.
   
   Attention-training is important for Border Collies that will be shown
   in obedience competition. These dogs are very sight-oriented, and are
   easily distracted by anything moving around them. A dog that is
   closely watching his handler cannot pay attention to other things that
   are happening around him.
   
   Border Collies make wonderful trick dogs. They love to learn new
   things and can be taught many behaviors, such as sitting up, playing
   dead, and rolling over, and they usually love to show off. This is why
   these dogs are so popular in movies and television.
     _________________________________________________________________
   
Is a Border Collie For You?

   With the recent media attention focused on the Border Collie, many
   people are now considering one as a potential new pet. While Border
   collies are very intelligent, they also require a larger time and
   energy commitment from their owners than many other breeds. They are
   active, spirited, and often very strong willed. Although some may be
   calmer than others, many are decidedly hyperactive, always wanting to
   be up and doing something. They often exhibit obsessive behaviors,
   like chasing lights, shadows, and running or dripping water. Many
   owners have no patience for this kind of activity, but breed lovers
   seem to enjoy this loony streak.
   
   There is no way of telling how highly developed a pup's herding
   instinct will be. If you acquire one that really wants to work above
   all else, its frustration may take the form of herding and possibly
   nipping at the heels of children, running adults, or other animals.
   This is not a sign of viciousness, but it is something that must be
   controlled, especially with small children who can become very
   frightened with the behavior.
   
   The people who make the most satisfied Border Collie owners are people
   who enjoy spending a lot of time with their dogs and are willing and
   able to make the commitment to exercise and train in some way every
   day; who are very active, who like to hike, jog, and/or take long
   walks with their dogs; who don't mind living with a dog that never
   really settles down, even in the house, even after a lot of exercise,
   even when its owner is tired from a long day at work; and most
   important, who have a real job for the dogs to do, whether it's one
   of the dog sports that these dogs excel at, or, of course, herding a
   flock of sheep.
   
   In summary, Border Collies are much more work than most other breeds.
   They do not typically make easy family pets. If you have never been
   around one, try to spend some time with the breed before you decide to
   get one. Many Border Collies end up in shelters when their owners find
   that they are just too much trouble to have around because they need
   so much exercise, attention, and training/mental stimulation.
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Recognized

   American Kennel Club
   Australian National Kennel Council
   FCI
   Kennel Club of Great Britain
   Raad van Beheer
   United Kennel Club
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Special Medical Problems

   There is a mistaken belief by some breeders that the Border Collie's
   work weeds out unhealthy breeding stock and, as a result, the breed is
   unaffected by the genetic disorders common in other breeds. This
   belief is absolutely untrue! It is estimated that approximately 25%
   of Border Collies in the U.S. have disorders such as hip dysplasia,
   eye problems, and epilepsy. If a breeder tells you that the breed is
   unaffected by these problems, find another breeder. Also, if a breeder
   tells you he doesn't check and certify hips and eyes because his
   particular breeding lines are unaffected by hip and eye problems, find
   another breeder.
   
  HIP DYSPLASIA
  
   Like most medium- and large-sized dogs, Border Collies are prone to
   Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD), which can cause mild to severe lameness,
   so be sure to look for breeders that certify their dogs through the
   OFA and insist on seeing the certificates. Dogs do not have to be
   obviously lame to have this condition and pass it on to their
   offspring.
   
  OSTEOCHONDRITIS DESICANS
  
   A disease that can cause lameness in the joints of young dogs (usually
   from 6 to 12 months of age) is Osteochondritis Desicans (OCD). This is
   a degenerative disease of the joints, and is possibly associated with
   over-nutrition and too-fast growth of puppies.
   
  PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY
  
   Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) and Central Retinal Atrophy (CPRA)
   are two eye problems. PRA generally shows up in dogs around two years
   of age. At first it shows up as night blindness, and slowly progresses
   over eight years or so to total blindness. Dogs that are bred should
   have their eyes checked and certified by a veterinary ophthalmologist.
   Again, insist on seeing the certificates.
   
  COLLIE EYE ANOMALY
  
   Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) is another eye problem that is becoming more
   and more common in Border Collies. Like PRA, CEA can also cause
   blindness. The entire litter should be tested for CEA between the ages
   of six and ten weeks by a qualified veterinary ophthalmologist. An
   official certificate should be available if the litter has been
   tested, and every puppy in the litter should be listed as normal.
   
  DEAFNESS
  
   Congenital deafness can be a problem in some predominantly white
   Border collies.
   
  EPILEPSY
  
   Border Collies are also prone to epilepsy, a neurological seizure
   disorder. Unfortunately, there is no test for this. Ask the breeder if
   there are any known epilepsy problems. Ethical breeders will be more
   than happy to discuss this with you.
   
  ANESTHETICS
  
   Because of their low body fat, some Border Collies are very
   susceptible to barbiturate-based anesthetics. This is something that
   you should discuss with your veterinarian before any kind of surgery
   or procedure for which your dog will be anesthetized.
     _________________________________________________________________
   
References

  BOOKS
  
   AKC, Misc Class Breeds, November 1985
   
   Billingham, Viv, One Woman and Her Dog, Hi-Ridge Farm, Ontario, Canada
   
   
   Carpenter, E. B., Blue Ribband of the Heather: The Supreme Champions
   1906 - 1988, Farming Press Books, Ipswich, UK, 1989
   
   Combe, Iris, Border Collies, Faber and Faber, London
   
   Jones, H. Glyn, A Way of Life, Diamond Farm Enterprises, Alexandria,
   NY, 1987
   
   Larson, Janet E., The Versatile Border Collie, Alpine Publications,
   Inc., Loveland, Colorado, 1987
   
   Longton, Tim, and Hart, Edward, The Sheepdog: Its Work and Training,
   David and Charles, London, 1976
   
   McCaig, Donald, Nop's Trials (Fiction), Crown Publishers, New York,
   NY, 1984
   
   McCaig, Donald, Eminent Dogs, Dangerous Men, Burlingame Books, New
   York, NY, 1991
   
   Wilcox, Bonnie, DVM, and Walkowicz, Chris, Atlas of Dog Breeds, TFH
   Publications, Inc., 1991
   
   Zink, M. Christine, DVM, Peak Performance: Coaching the Canine
   Athlete, Howell Book House, 1992
   
  PERIODICALS
  
   American Border Collie
   12056 Mt. Vernon Avenue, #303N
   Grand Terrace, CA 92313-5116
   
   Borderlines
   (Newsletter for BCSA)
   Editor: Helen Phillips
   email: bordercoly@aol.com
   Arvada, CO
   
   The National Stock Dog Magazine
   312 Portland Road
   Waterloo, WI 53594
   
   The Ranch Dog Trainer
   Rt. 2, Box 333
   West Plains, MO 65775
   
   The Shepherd's Dogge
   Woolgather Farm
   Box 843
   Ithaca, NY
   
   The Working Border Collie Magazine
   14933 Kirkwood Road
   Sidney, OH 45365
   
   United States Border Collie Club Newsletter
   Route 1, Box 83-D
   Julian, PA 16844
   
  EMAIL LIST ABOUT BORDER COLLIES
  
   A mailing list is available for discussing issues and topics relating
   to Border Collies. You can join by sending a message to:
   
     listproc@cornell.edu
     
   In the body of the message, put the lines:
   
     subscribe BC-L firstname lastname
     
   There is also a mailing list specifically for herding with Border
   collies. To join, send email to:
   
     jdv@pic.net
     
   In the subject line, enter:
   
     subscribe
     
   And in the body of the message, put your name and a description of
   yourself and your dogs.
   
  WEB SITES
     * http://mendel.berkeley.edu/dogs/bcs.html
       
  BREED RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
  
   Kathy Kemper
   Border Collie Rescue
   322 Spring Branch Lane
   Kennedale, Texas 76060
   (817) 572-6767
   
   North American Border Collie Rescue Network, Inc. (NABCRN)
   Box 843
   Ithaca, NY 14851
   24-Hour hotline: (315)597-3669
   
   Border Collie Rescue
   Val Maurer
   1955 Andrews Street, NE
   Hartville, OH
   (216) 877-6566
   MossMaurer@aol.com
   
   Nancy Starkey
   The Border Collie Rescue Organization
   Mount Airy, Maryland
   (301) 253-4732
   
  BREEDERS
  
   
   
   For lists of breeders, contact the one of the breed clubs listed
   below. Be sure to interview the breeders very carefully, and expect
   them to interview you to make sure you can provide an appropriate home
   for one of their puppies. Responsible breeders are very careful about
   who they send their puppies home with.
   
  REGISTRIES
  
   
   
   The American Border Collie Association Inc. (ABCA)
   82 Rogers Road, Perkinston, MS 39573 USA
   (601) 928-7551
   
   The American-International Border Collie Registry, Inc. (AIBC)
   c/o Senette Parker, PO Box 274, Chappell Hills, TX 77426, USA
   (409) 836-4864
   
   The American Kennel Club. (AKC)
   51 Madison Avenue, New York, NY USA
   
   The North American Sheep Dog Society (NASDS)
   RR 3, McLeansboro, IL 62859, USA
   
   Raad van Beheer
   Postbus 75901, 1070 AX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
   
   The Kennel Club
   I-4 Clarges St. Piccadilly, London, W1Y8AB, England
   
   The International Sheep Dog Society (ISDS)
   Chesam House, 47 Bromham Road, Bedford, England MK40 2AA
   
   The Australian National Kennel Council
   Royal Show Grounds, Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia
   
   The United Kennel Club (UKC)
   100 East Kilgore Rd., Kalamazoo, MI 49001 USA
   
   World Wide Kennel Club
   PO Box 62, Mt. Vernon, NY
   or
   1101 Midland Avenue, Suite 101, Bronxville, NY 10708
   
  BREED CLUBS
  
   Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with any inquiry.
   
   The American Border Collie Alliance
   (conformation-oriented)
   24 Wrangler Road
   Sandia Park, NM 87047
   
   The Australian Border Collie Society
   Pitt Town, NSW 2756, Australia
   
   The Border Collie Club of Great Britain
   Mrs. Voirrey Paesler, Secretary
   Plum Tree Cottage, Barton in Fabis
   Nottingham, NG11 0AA England
   
   Border Collie Club Nederland
   Vloedlijn 33
   1759 JV Callantsoog
   The Netherlands
   
   Border Collie Society of America, Inc (BCSA)
   (AKC Parent Club)
   815 Royal Oaks Drive
   Durham, NC 27712
   
   The United States Border Collie Club
   (herding-oriented)
   Route 1, Box 23
   White Post, VA 22663
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    Border Collie FAQ
    April Quist, aquist@netcom.com
