CBCA

23/04/2025

The Canadian Border Collie Association is pleased to announce the establishment of a Canadian Hall of Fame, for dogs and handlers.

Hall of Fame Nomination Process

General Information:

The Canadian Border Collie Association (the "CBCA") invites nominations to the CBCA Hall of Fame. Nominations should be directed to the Registrar of the CBCA at [email protected], outlining in detail the contributions of the proposed inductee, and should be based on the following criteria:

Criteria for Dogs:

1. A proposed inductee should be the winner of multiple prestigious Open and Double Lift finals, both here or abroad, and whether on cattle or sheep;

2. It should have produced offspring with a comparable record of outstanding achievement; or

3. It has made a significant impact on the border collie breed in some other way.

Criteria for Individuals:

A proposed inductee is one who has made a significant contribution to the border collie breed and the sport over a lengthy period, whether as a breeder, CBCA board member or officer, trial host, judge, owner or handler.

Nomination forms may be found on the CBCA web page (canadianbordercollies.org) on the "Hall of Fame" page.

19/03/2025

Selection Criteria for the 2026 World Trial Team for Canada

Updated March 19 2025: In view of members’ concerns about travelling to the US given the current political unrest and the low Canadian dollar, the Board discussed and voted to replace the USBCHA Finals with a Canadian Western trial. The Hilltop Sheepdog Trial Mankota, SK will replace the USBCHA finals as qualifiers for the 2026 World Team. No other changes.

The CBCA Board will invite handlers to join the 2026 World team on the following basis until all spots are filled. (Canada had 5 spots in 2023):

1. Highest placed Canadian team from the 2025 CBCA Championship

2. Highest placed Canadian team from the 2025 Hilltop Sheepdog Trial Finals

3. 2nd highest placed Canadian team from the 2025 CBCA Championship

4. 2nd highest placed Canadian team from the 2025 Hilltop Sheepdog Trial Finals

5. 3rd highest placed Canadian team from the 2025 CBCA Championship

If we are granted more team placements, have duplicate dog/handlers or handlers decline, we will continue to alternate between Hilltop Sheepdog Trial and Canadian Double Lift Finals placements until all spots have been filled.

*Note should we run out of Double Lift placements for either event, then we will alternate between Hilltop Sheepdog Trial and/or the CBCA opening round combined scores until the team is filled. Finally, if necessary, we will go to the USBCHA field point rankings for the year ending July 31st, 2025.

In addition to the team spots, the next team in line will be selected as Reserve in the unfortunate event a team has to drop out.

Alternate Dog Rules:

All handlers may, at their discretion, name an alternate dog on their world trial entry. It is assumed that handlers will only do this should they have one of equal calibre. Unless the Reserve Handler/Dog team takes priority as set out in the rules below, the handler may substitute their alternate dog for the first dog listed. If they have qualified with two dogs, however, they may only substitute their alternate dog for one of the two listed dogs prior to entry submission. If they have substituted for one listed dog already, and the second dog cannot go for some reason, it moves to the first Reserve handler/dog team.

Reserve Handler/Dog rules:

The world team qualification criteria is for the handler and dog combination; however, the emphasis is on the handler first.

Prior to Entry submission: If the qualified dog is unable to attend the world trial prior to the world trial entry submission, and the handler has a suitable replacement, then they are allowed to enter that dog. If they do not, or if the handler is unable to attend, then that team will step down and the Reserve team will go in their place. The next Reserve will then be named using the original criteria.

After Entry submission: The Reserve team will go if either the qualified handler is unable to attend, or the handler's dog is unable to attend, and they do not have an alternate listed on their entry.

25/02/2025

We have been invited to send a team to the World Trials in 2026. One of the questions is whether we have any eligible young handlers.

The ISDS criteria for young handlers:

- handlers 21 years and under on the 1st January 2026 who have not represented their nation at Senior level.

The CBCA would expect, in addition to the above, that the handler team is running successfully at the open level.

Please email [email protected] if you or someone you know is eligible for the 2026 World Trial Young Handlers competition by March 3, 2025.

- Tracy Hinton, President, CBCA

01/02/2025

The 2025 CBCA sheepdog championships will be held in conjunction with the Kingston Sheepdog Trials at Grass Creek, August 5 10, 2025. Judges will be Andy Carnegie and Neil McVicar, both of Scotland. They are well known to handlers who competed at Grass Creek in 2022. Trial manager is Amanda Milliken.

Handlers are reminded that dogs must be CBCA registered and handlers CBCA members to be eligible for the Doube Lift Final and the Nursery Championship. Deadline for membership and registration is June 1. Information and forms are available on the CBCA website (canadianbordercollies.org). Amanda will post the entry form when available.

Tara Dier, Secretary, CBCA

02/11/2024

The deadline for nominations for Director was 5 p m yesterday. Corey Perry and Chris Jobe are elected by acclamation in the West Region and Stacey Beatty Rember by acclamation in the East Region for the two year term beginning January 1.

I look forward to working with the new Board.

Alanna Leach opted not to run for re-election. We'll all miss her and we are grateful for her contributions.

Tara Dier, Secretary, CBCA

Photo: Alanna Leach

04/09/2024

The CBCA is pleased to have supported the Canadian Cattle Dog Associations Championships. Winners were:

CBCA Open dog: Milton Scott
CBCA Nursery dog: Campbell Forsyth & Jill

Breeders award:

Sire: Milton Scott's Bob (Doc)
Dam: Marcel & Jolie Vermette's Dot (Tryggr)

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