Breed InformationLearn all about Border Collies - where they're from, what they are bred for, and what to look for when breeding or selecting a dog for your home.
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Breed HealthBorder Collies are usually a healthy breed however there are a number of hereditary diseases that occur. These often can and should be tested for.
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Breed ActivitiesBorder Collies are an extremely intelligent and versatile breed, and can be trained and compete in a wide variety of dog sports and activities.
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About the Border Collie Club of SAThe Border Collie Club of South Australia is a not-for-profit organisation incorporated in 2021 and affiliated with DogsSA and the National Border Collie Council. We aim to encourage and promote the ethical breeding, care, training and exhibition of the Border Collie, as well as promote public interest in the breed and activities that can be participated in with these versatile and very clever dogs.
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Membership runs throughout the financial year from 1st July to 30th June annually. New applications received April to June are half price for the remainder of the financial year. To join or renew please download or complete a form and submit online or return it to the club with your payment. If you have any issues or questions please contact us at bordercollieclubsa@gmail.com
We have a great range of merchandise to keep you and your dog decked out in club gear year-round - click here for the full range of shirts, jackets, headwear and accessories. The most recent order round closed on 21st February however contact Sharon at BCCSAmerchandise@gmail.com to get yourself sorted before winter!
Top Dog Awards are underway for the new calendar year so please see here for more information and ensure you're sending your results through monthly at a minimum. Congratulations to the 2024 winners!
We have packed 2025 full of events with Specialty Championship Shows on Saturday 3rd May and at the Royal Adelaide Show on Friday 5th September, Obedience, Rally and Tricks Trials on Sunday 25th May, our second Agility and Jumping Trials on Sunday 19th October and we are excited to be holding our inaugural Herding Trials on Sunday 10th August. We will also be holding another two Puppy Fundamentals Master Classes, assorted Fun Days, Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers and other events and activities throughout the year, as well as once again having a Border Collie Club stall at the Adelaide Animal Expo on 21 - 22 June at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
Results from previous shows and trials are available on our results page and you can always find all upcoming events including locations, times and booking details on our Club Calendar page.
Please click here to view the 2024/25 committee structure and contact details.
For those looking to add a Border Collie to the family or breeders looking to list their litters, we have a dedicated Puppy Enquiries service that we encourage you to utilise to find out information, get in touch with breeders/potential puppy families and get support from the club. For more information please click here. We are also pleased to be able to offer twice-yearly Puppy Sessions to members of the club with puppies aged 3 to 12 months old, with qualified, knowledgeable and breed experienced experts offering information and advice on Border Collie health, behaviour, training, grooming as well as the activities and sports that you can participate in with your dogs as they grow. Our 2025 sessions will be held in July and November and you can book here.
We are excited to play a role in promoting the ethical breeding of Border Collies in South Australia and were pleased to offer a Health Clinic in October 2023. Services available included eye testing, DNA swabbing and sample collection for Border Collie Collapse. We hope to provide ongoing annual health testing and encourage all breeders to take part in ensuring we follow best practice with testing breeding stock. For more information please click here.
We have a great range of merchandise to keep you and your dog decked out in club gear year-round - click here for the full range of shirts, jackets, headwear and accessories. The most recent order round closed on 21st February however contact Sharon at BCCSAmerchandise@gmail.com to get yourself sorted before winter!
Top Dog Awards are underway for the new calendar year so please see here for more information and ensure you're sending your results through monthly at a minimum. Congratulations to the 2024 winners!
We have packed 2025 full of events with Specialty Championship Shows on Saturday 3rd May and at the Royal Adelaide Show on Friday 5th September, Obedience, Rally and Tricks Trials on Sunday 25th May, our second Agility and Jumping Trials on Sunday 19th October and we are excited to be holding our inaugural Herding Trials on Sunday 10th August. We will also be holding another two Puppy Fundamentals Master Classes, assorted Fun Days, Bunnings BBQ Fundraisers and other events and activities throughout the year, as well as once again having a Border Collie Club stall at the Adelaide Animal Expo on 21 - 22 June at the Adelaide Showgrounds.
Results from previous shows and trials are available on our results page and you can always find all upcoming events including locations, times and booking details on our Club Calendar page.
Please click here to view the 2024/25 committee structure and contact details.
For those looking to add a Border Collie to the family or breeders looking to list their litters, we have a dedicated Puppy Enquiries service that we encourage you to utilise to find out information, get in touch with breeders/potential puppy families and get support from the club. For more information please click here. We are also pleased to be able to offer twice-yearly Puppy Sessions to members of the club with puppies aged 3 to 12 months old, with qualified, knowledgeable and breed experienced experts offering information and advice on Border Collie health, behaviour, training, grooming as well as the activities and sports that you can participate in with your dogs as they grow. Our 2025 sessions will be held in July and November and you can book here.
We are excited to play a role in promoting the ethical breeding of Border Collies in South Australia and were pleased to offer a Health Clinic in October 2023. Services available included eye testing, DNA swabbing and sample collection for Border Collie Collapse. We hope to provide ongoing annual health testing and encourage all breeders to take part in ensuring we follow best practice with testing breeding stock. For more information please click here.
Top Dog AwardsTop Dog Awards are underway for 2025!
To submit your results, please send them to: BCCSAtopdogawards@gmail.com
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Events will be added as they are scheduled. To view catalogues and results of past shows and trials, please click here.
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