BorderCollie Club of South Australia Inc.

19/12/2024

Need a quick treat or last minute gift for your four-legged friend? Swing past Narla's Dogilicious Treats And Gifts this Sunday at our Border Collie Christmas and check out the range!

They have recently also come on board as one of our new Puppy Class Partners to help add value to our gift bags each time we run one of our classes, so make sure to support those local businesses who are supporting us this Christmas 🎄🐾

17/12/2024

Keep them safe this Christmas!

Dangerous foods for dogs.
If you suspect that your pet has eaten any foods which may cause harm, contact your vet immediately for advice, do not wait and see – it only takes a couple of hours for food such as chocolate to be absorbed into the system.
When you call your vet it will be helpful to have the following information to hand
What have they eaten?
How much have they eaten?
When did they eat it?
Their details – breed | approx. weight | age.

Remember - prevention is better than cure – please keep dangers out of reach.

15/12/2024

One week until our Border Collie Christmas Fun Night!

We have lots of fun and games planned and can’t wait to see you there - will you be entering our mini show with fun classes like Best Kisser, Waggiest Tail or Most Handsome Boy, or will you have a go at learning some new tricks or a bit of agility?

Maybe you’d like to test your dog’s recall in Distraction Alley, where they are tempted with toys and treats on their way to you! Or does your dog prefer a quieter evening out, dipping their toes in the clam shell and sniffing out some treats hidden underneath various things?

Either way, there’s plenty to see and do including photos with Santa and we look forward to welcoming you. Public welcome, we will have a BBQ and drinks available so bring chairs, picnic blankets or gazebos and set up for a nice evening out with the Border Collie Club 🎄🐾

14/12/2024

We will be manning the BBQ at Bunnings Munno Para West again tomorrow - have a sausage for lunch or grab some ice cold drinks on what is going to be a belter of a South Australian summer day! 🥵

11/12/2024

09/12/2024

Summer in Australia is one of the most popular times to bring a new puppy into your family. Annual leave, school is out for a few weeks, plenty of time to settle in at home and spend warm days and nights playing together - not to mention Christmas!

It’s when you’ll see a huge rise in litters posted on places like Gumtree cashing in on demand, and there’s often a rush to get one ‘in time for Christmas’ or maybe even get one ‘cheaper’. This highly corresponds to when we see more potential owners being scammed, and even when scammers start to contact breeders.

We have plenty of information on our website to help you consider what to look for when you are choosing a breeder, choosing a puppy, or even just deciding whether a Border Collie is the right breed for you. But most importantly, what we have that you absolutely will not have access to anywhere else, is a list of Dogs Australia registered pedigree breeders who are members of our club and have agreed to abide by our specific Code of Ethics requiring that for both parents they DNA test for all testable conditions, screen hip and elbow joints via specialist x-ray evaluation, show these results to you, do not breed dogs who are too young or too old, do not breed mothers either too frequently or too much over their lifetime, and will not only microchip, vaccinate and provide information packs and pedigree papers with all their puppies, but also provide ongoing guidance and support to you for the lifetime of your puppy.

To assist you in this process, we also have a dedicated Puppy Enquiries service where you will receive personal advice, support and information to assist you in finding your perfect new companion. We currently have breeders with puppies right now including these gorgeous faces from Beecee Borders plus some at Waveney and Wilderblu, so please do yourselves a favour - choose ethical, responsible and dedicated breeders who protect and cherish our beautiful breed!

For full listings and the enquiries service head to BCCSA.org.au/puppy-enquiries

06/12/2024

Not sure what to get your dogs for Christmas this year? How about joining up as members of the Border Collie Club and ordering a beautiful club branded collar, leash or bandana to pop in their stocking? You can fill out a membership form on our website BCCSA.org.au or come and see us at our Border Collie Christmas Fun Day on Sunday 22nd December!

10/11/2024

Well done to everyone who came along to the grooming classes today for their pets or show dogs! Some great new skills learnt and some gorgeous models to try them out on - thanks once again to Darcy Clark for sharing your knowledge, experience and time not only today but also on Tuesday to film a really helpful bathing/drying/trimming video resource, it’s always a pleasure working with you.

08/11/2024

Last chance to get tickets for the Border Collie Pet Grooming and Show Grooming Classes!

Do you want to know the best way to get all that dead undercoat out coming into summer? How to tackle the pants and tail without having your hands and brush chewed up? Do you have questions about presenting your dog for the show ring or simply want to know how to keep your dog’s feet nice and tidy and make checking for grass seeds a breeze?

Bookings close at 12pm Saturday - don’t miss out! Click on the links above to see the events and grab tickets.

03/11/2024

Please note: changes to our upcoming Border Collie Pet Grooming Class and Show Grooming Class

01/11/2024

After trialling our Puppy Fundamentals Master Classes over the last two years, and filling our gift bags with some great donations (thanks for always giving us samples!) but mostly whatever we can find in pet store leaflet stands, boxes stored in the back of vet offices and buying little extras (so many OMG Petites!), we are now looking to build more sustainable ongoing partnerships with businesses who can help us add value to our bags twice yearly, whilst being directly advertised to our community and puppy families in return. It doesn’t even have to cost you much - we’ll happily include anything from business cards, brochures, information flyers or discount vouchers all the way through to small products or samples. If you’d like to get involved, please reach out on our socials or email! 🐾

31/10/2024

Have you been wondering if our Puppy Fundamentals Master Class is worth paying to come along to, why not have a look here and see what you think? We think so!

Tickets are per puppy family so no need to buy multiple - plus, if you bought your puppy from one of our Member Breeders, you are entitled to 12 months free membership of the Border Collie Club which gets you the discounted ticket straight away!

Get your tickets now!

30/10/2024

Something that has been in the works for a while - we have just added a Border Collie Pet Grooming Class and Border Collie Show Grooming Class to our calendar for Sunday 10th November!

Presented by Adelaide’s Plush Puppy Master Coat Specialist Darcy Clark, these sessions aim to cater for all owners of Border Collies, whether you are just looking to learn how to best manage and maintain your pet dog’s coat (and your home) in great condition, troubleshoot some tricky grooming situations, get on top of grass seed season, or are looking to improve your show grooming skills and take your dog’s ring presentation to the next level.

Members of the Border Collie Club receive discounted tickets, however anybody can attend and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Book from the event pages or the BCCSA website!

29/10/2024

Hello! We’ve been active on Facebook for ages now but never made the jump over to Insta - it’s about time! Come and follow us! We exist to educate the people of South Australia about the Border Collie breed, and promote the ethical breeding, training, care and exhibition of the breed. We host doggy fun days, shows, trials, informative sessions like puppy classes and grooming classes, and attend public events throughout the year like the Adelaide Animal Expo. If you’d like to find out more or become a member, head to the website in our bio!

26/10/2024

Our final Puppy Fundamentals Master Class for the year is coming up on Sunday 3rd November - if you currently have or are planning to bring a Border Collie puppy into your family, or aren't yet sure whether this is the breed for you, you don't want to miss this! Your one-stop resource for all things Border Collie, there is no better information session available that covers everything you need to know about bringing one of these fantastic dogs into your home and troubleshoots the common issues owners face.

Presented not only by qualified industry leaders and professionals, but experienced Border Collie owners themselves, don't miss the last Puppy Fundamentals Master Class for 2024. Lunch and a gift bag included!

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CIZFZ

26/10/2024

www.bccsa.org.au will take you to our website, to join our enthusiastic breed club.
Once a member we add you to our private members page and you have access to exclusive events and reduced costs. 🙂

25/10/2024

We are at Bunnings Munno Para West just left off the Curtis Rd exit on the Northern Expressway selling snags and drinks today until 4pm, if you’re in the area drop by and say hi!