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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
