CBCA

25/08/2024

Milt Scott and Bob are the CBCA Double Lift Champions. Reserve are Scott Glen & Pip. Congratulations to all competitiors.

13/08/2024

We do not know yet if a World Trial will be held on the usual 3 year timetable in 2026. The CBCA Board, in hopes it will, has set the criteria for selection of the team for that year. Find it at https://www.canadianbordercollies.org/new-world-trial.

The World Sheepdog Trials is an international competition where skilled sheepdogs and handlers showcase their ability to herd sheep through a series of tasks and obstacles. This event typically brings together participants from various countries, all aiming to demonstrate their expertise in handling

13/08/2024

CBCA President Tracy Hinton has sent a letter to federal Minister of Heath Mark Holland regarding the recent changes to the rules for importing dogs into the US. You can read it at https://www.canadianbordercollies.org/news.

The CBCA is pleased to have been able to support the Canadian Cattle Dog Associations annual Championship with a prize buckle and $500 cash for the winner. Shown is CCDA vice president Peter Gonnet presenting the winner Curtis Knox with the buckle, while winning dog Grace looks on.

05/08/2024

Please note that the CBCA Registrar’s office will be closed from August 13-28th. Registrations and queries directed to the Registrar’s office received during this time period will not be processed until Tara’s return. Any queries of an urgent nature, not related to registrations, can be directed to [email protected]. Thank you.

28/05/2024

A reminder that to be eligible to run in the CBCA Championship Double Lift or the Nursery Championship in August, handlers must be members and dogs must be registered with the CBCA. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2024. Information on membership and registration is on the CBCA website canadianbordercollies.org. To confirm membership or registration contact the Registrar.

- Tara Dier, Registrar

28/04/2024

27/04/2024

Thank you, American Border Collie Assoc., for your generous donation.

26/04/2024

The CBCA would like to thank Inukshuk Professional Dog FoodProfessional Dog food for their continued support of the Canadian Border Collie Championship!

16/04/2024

Find us at the Canadian Border Collie Association booth, at PetFest at Spruce Meadows Apr 19-21! We will be promoting the breed, the registry and the 2024 Canadian Border Collie Championship. We will also be handing out Inukshuk Professional Dog Food samples. Thank you Inukshuk for sponsoring the Canadian Border Collie Championship!

10/04/2024

The CBCA Board is currently accepting bids to host the 2025 CBCA Championships, to be held in the Eastern part of the country. Bids must be submitted no later than June 1, 2024. Please review our website for details.

Bids must be submitted no later than June 1 of the year prior to the Championships. The Board of Directors will make every effort to award the successful applicant no later than August 1 of the year prior to the Championships.

19/01/2024

CBCA members with annual memberships are reminded that membership runs by calendar year, ending at the end of December. Renewal is easy on our web page, and payment can be made by etransfer or by cheque.

Please be sure to renew if you have a listing on the Breeders and Trainers page, a free service to paid-up members.

- Tara Dier, Secretary

16/12/2023

The results of the election for directors in the East is in. New directors are Tracy Hinton and Andrea de Kenedy. Welcome to both.

I want to that departing director and president Lisa Wright for her leadership and friendship. Amanda Milliken and Gaby Mélancon have both been a pleasure to work with and I hope to work with them in future.

- Tara Dier, CBCA Secretary

18/11/2023

ELECTION 2024

The CBCA's Board of Directors has six Directors, three from the West Region (Manitoba and west) and three from the East (Ontario and east). Each has a two year term with three ending each year.

This year Director Lisa Wright's term ends and she had indicated she will not run again. Peter Gonnet is the only nominee in the West, so the CBCA welcomes him as elected by acclamation.

In the East, the terms for Gaby Melancon and Amanda Milliken end and both have filed nomination papers to run again. Also running are Tracy Hinton and Andrea de Kenedy.

Ballots are being mailed to eligible members for the election in the East and need to be returned by December 15. I'll report as soon as possible after that date.

- Tara Dier, Secretary, CBCA

06/09/2023

The link to the running order for the World Trial is at

18/07/2023

The CBCA is pleased to have been able to support the Canadian Cattle Dog Associations annual Championship with a prize buckle and $500 cash for the winner. Shown is CCDA vice president Peter Gonnet presenting the winner Curtis Knox with the buckle, while winning dog Grace looks on. Congratulations Curtis and Grace!

19/06/2023

To be eligible for the CBCA championship in August (Double lift final and Nursery) dogs must be registered with the CBCA and handlers must be members. The Association has changed the deadline for both to July 4, the same as the deadline for trial entries.

Applications for registration and membership are available on the CBCA website, canadianbordercollies.org. Contact the Registrar by email at [email protected].

09/06/2023

The World Trial 2023

Unfortunately Amanda Milliken has had to withdraw from the Canadian team due to health issues with her dogs. Tracy Hinton, alternate, will take her place.

Team members now are Scott Glen (two places), George Stambulic, Kevan Gretton and Tracy Hinton.

Amanda will be missed, but we still have a good team!

- Tara Dier, Secretary

10/05/2023

Handlers are reminded again that to compete in the Canadian Championships at Kingston in August, members must be members of the CBCA and dogs need to be CBCA registered. Handlers can check on their membership or registration status by contacting the Registrar through the Contact Us form on the CBCA website (canadianbordercollies.org). Not to FB messenger or text messages.

Handlers wanting to register and pay electronically please contact the Registrar as above first.

- Tara Dier, Registrar

16/04/2023

CBCA Travel Stipend for 2023

Three stipends of $1000 each are available to assist western handlers to attend the Canadian Championships in Kingston, ON, in August. A draw will be held at the sheepdog trial scheduled for May 19 -21 at the farm of Linda Comeau and Alastair Simpson.

To be eligible, handlers must be current members of the CBCA and able to compete in the Championship, and must live in Manitoba or westward. Handlers can put their names in the draw at the trial or by contacting Lisa Wright beforehand at [email protected].

24/03/2023

Handlers are reminded that, to be eligible to run in the Double Lift Final or the Nursery trials at the Canadian championships in August, handlers must be members of the CBCA and dogs must be registered with the CBCA by June 1. You can check your and your dog's status by contacting me through the CBCA website, canadianbordercollies.org.

08/12/2022

The CBCA Board has selected the members of the 2023 World Trial Team. They are:

Scott Glen & Pip
Scott Glen & Tim
George Stambulic & Sweep
Kevan Gretton & Bud
Amanda Milliken & Carl
Alternate: Milton Scott & Bob.

Amanda recused herself from the Board's discussion and decision.

It's a great team!

- Tara Dier, CBCA Secretary

05/12/2022

In the recent election for Board members of the CBCA for 2023-24, Stacey Rember and Chris Jobe were returned unopposed.

To replace Bob Stephens, who is stepping down having reached the limit of his term, Alanna Leach of Alberta has been nominated and is unopposed.

We welcome Alanna in January and bid adieu to Bob, whose wisdom and steady hand have been invaluable, at the end of 2022.

- Tara Dier, Secretary
December 5, 2022

24/11/2022

August 11,12,13. 2023. And we are Canadian Border Collie Association National Finals.
Save the dates!

24/08/2022

Set out built and ready for sheep!

24/08/2022

Grazing sheep

19/07/2022

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/great-tail-to-tell-ni-set-to-host-the-world-sheepdog-trials-for-the-first-time-ever-41849578.html?fbclid=IwAR1mQyBD_y6ftk6VaP8wz78q7WcLie9rPOeQn0vRViW8M2nKW6K8BQr92Pw

Northern Ireland is expected to welcome around 50,000 spectators as it hosts the World Sheepdog Trials for the first time next year.

02/06/2022

Bob Stephens, President of the CBCA, as directed that the deadline for membership and registration to qualify for the Championships in August has been extended to June 6, 2022.

30/05/2022

Each year the CBCA provides a travel stipend, awarded on a random draw, to assist a handler to attend the Championships at the other side of the country. Full details are at https://www.canadianbordercollies.org/news. For 2022 and 2023 the Board authorized two awards of $1000 each.

2022 Stipend

Three names were drawn from a hat at the 2021 AGM at Grass Creek. Only one of them is able to attend the Alberta Championships, so there is one more award available. The Secretary will conduct another draw for that second stipend. To be eligible, handlers must:

- Be paid up members of the CBCA.

- Be resident in Ontario or a province east of Ontario.

- Have a reasonable prospect of being able to attend the championship in Millarville, AB, in August.

- Submit a request to the Secretary to be included in the draw by June 15, 2022. Request must be submitted by email to the Secretary at [email protected]. No other method of communication is acceptable. The Secretary will confirm receipt of your request by email.

Two names will be drawn, first and second, in case the first person drawn cannot attend the Championships. The Secretary will conduct the draw no later than June 17 and notify the winner.

2023 Stipend

A draw will be conducted at the 2022 AGM in Alberta. To participate, handlers must be resident in Manitoba or west, be paid up members of the CBCA and have a reasonable prospect of attending a Championship event in eastern Canada. Members can add their names to the draw at the meeting, or by requesting the Secretary to add their names. Submit requests by email to [email protected]. Members are encouraged to attend the AGM, but those that are unable to do are still eligible.

Tara Dier, Secretary
May 29, 2022

Each year Bob Stephens, longtime CBCA member and current president, gifts a buckle to the handler running the top home-raised dog at the Canadian Championships. Notwithstanding Covid, the Championships proceeded in September 2021 at Grass Creek in Kingston. The winner was Lee Lumb with her home rais...

02/05/2022

The entry for the 2022 Championship in Millarville, AB, will be posted to the CBCA web page shortly.

All dogs competing must be CBCA registered and handlers must be members. The deadline for applications is June 1.

The CBCA website (canadianbordercollies.org) has an online membership application/renewal form that can be submitted electronically. Canadian residents can pay by etransfer ($25) to [email protected]; American residents can submit the form electronically but must send a check (US $22).

Also on the website is the form for transferring a dog from another registry such as the ABCA. The animal must be microchipped or uniquely tattooed, and the application submitted with a copy of the ABCA certificate. Please send the whole certificate, not just the left side. Cost for members is CAD $15 or US $13.

Happy to answer inquiries about membership and registration. Contact information is on the website.

Looking forward to a great trial.

- Tara Dier, CBCA Secretary

29/04/2022

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