Conformation Judge Herding Mentors

BCCA Herding Mentor Program for AKC Conformation Judges

Purpose

Mentors are available to assist AKC conformation judges learn how characteristics of the Bearded Collie as described in the Breed Standard relate to herding work.  While the herding committee recognizes that modern Beardies rarely have the original working conditions available in a non-agrarian society, the breed standard was originally developed for working dogs.

Herding Mentor Qualifications.

A Bearded Collie Herding Mentor for AKC conformation judges must meet all qualifications listed below.

  1. Has personally trained and trialed at least one of their own Bearded Collies through all levels in AKC including the level of the HX on either sheep or cattle in AKC trials
  2. Has continued to train and trial their own Bearded Collies at other levels in AKC trials, or in any other recognized herding trial program offered in North America.
  3. Has been a member of the BCCA for a minimum of 5 years.
Mentor Name Location Email or Phone
Barbara Claxton Puyallup, WA savysalito@aol.com
Mary Lott Salem, OR marylott@earthlink.net
Terry Manganiello Paola, KS terry.manganiello@gmail.com
Cindy Mendonca Bellevue, NE cinbaifai@aol.com
Jim New Risco, MO 573-276-8608
Tish Pollock Yamhill, OR runningmtnranch@hughes.net
Elsa Sell Milner, GA beaconbb@bellsouth.net
Deb Thomas Yelm, WA pentangle@fairpoint.net
Sandy Weiss  Brooksville, FL swherd@msn.com
Joanne Williamson Boxborough, MA balgrae@ix.netcom.com
Brian Wistrom Minneapolis, MN bwistrom@earthlink.net
BCCA Herding Chair
Elsa Sell
Milner, GA beaconbb@bellsouth.net

Observing at Herding Events

The best locations to observe a number of Beardies in AKC herding events are at the national specialties or affiliate clubs that hold herding trials.

National Specialties

2019 – Asheville, NC.  Sept 13 and 14.  Information on BCCA website

Affiliate Clubs

Check the BCCA Events Calendar for dates and locations of herding events.

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