Herding Resources

"One of the oldest of the British herding breeds, the Bearded Collie has for centuries been the Scottish hill shepherd's dog, used to hunt and gather free-ranging sheep on the Highlands. The breed was also popular as a cattle drover. Both jobs required a hardy constitution and intelligence, initiative, strength, stamina, and speed."

A number of Beardie owners have long been interested in herding with their Beardies. Since the Canadian Kennel Club has introduced herding as a performance sport, there has been an increasing interest.

Still in the early days of evolution as a sport in Canada, there are frequent questions about herding resources. We hope the listed resources help you in your search:

Herding articles found on this web site (listed at left)

Herding Resources on the web:

• The Herdsman
• Stock Dog Server
• Dog Play: Herding With Your Dog
• Herding on the Web
• The Dogpatch: The Herding Page
• Stockdog Trainers in North America
• American Herding Breed Association
• American Kennel Club - Herding
• ASCA Stock Dog Program

Herding Discussion Groups:

• Herding With Bearded Collies
• beardieherd-l
• Herding Canada
• Herders-l

Herding Video/DVD are available from:

• Downriver Farm
• Great Plains Bearded Collie Club
• Twin Creek Farm (Jerry Rowe)