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The Versatile Smooth Collie The Smooth Collie is a versatile breed, able and happy to participate in a range of activities. Working disciplines are generally dominated by the highly work-orientated Border Collie, and to a less extent, by other fast, competitive breeds. The Smooth Collie is neither so obsessive, nor so fast, but is careful and clever, so for the owner who enjoys the companionship of the Smooth Collie, there are plenty of opportunities to train, and to participate with some success, in whatever area attracts. The Rough and Smooth Collie Training Association have an excellent website dedicated to all aspects of working collies.
News
(Sept 2007 update - information collated by Jean Tuck)
Congratulations to:
• Ann Fuller's Tentola Rob Roy results for 2007 include a 9th in Elementary (grade 1) at Shuttleworth in April 07. Her Luvies Rosie Wannabe Grand also does agility.
• Steph Whittingham with Ch Southcombe Society Girl and Jill Garnett with Knipes Blaze Away won out of Elementary for life at Lune Valley Agility Show, at the end of June 06. They join Jennifer McKenndrick's Hilltarn High Tide at Wesanya and Alopex Conversation Peace at Wesanya and Janice Palfrey with Foxearth Afternoon Georgia and Alopex Afternoon Layla working at Starter's level (grade 2). Conversation Peace had a 4th at Barnstable in March 07. Adam Hiscocks, with Foxearth Fatal Beauty at Yeldust, have gained good places in Junior classes and also achieved a 2nd in grade 2 at Leamington in May 07. They are now at Graduate (grade 3), due to Adam's success with another breed.
• Marie Douglas and Foxearth Speckled Wood AW had the honour of being in the Welsh B Team in the Nations Cup at the KC International Agility Festival in August 06. They have now reached Novice level (grade 4). Their 2007 results include 4th at Wye Valley Show in June and 5th at Scunthorpe, in August.
• Jean Tuck's Ch Dark Motif from Misstoff AW(G) achieved a clear round tally for 2006 of 100. At the first show of 2007 he gained the final point (of 800) for the new Gold Agility Warrant. He is now working at Intermediate level (grade 5). His 2007 places include a 5th at West Lakes in August and 4th at Easington in September.
• Joan Day and Sharidon Polly Flinders again represented Scotland in the Inter-regional Obedience Competition, at Crufts 07. They also took part in the International Obedience Competition (the 'World Cup') there. In July 07 they won an Obedience Test B at Fort William Show.
General Information
A useful starting point for this is the Kennel Club's GOOD CITIZENS SCHEME. Many Smooths positively enjoy the mental challenge of basic obedience training, and a good number of the breed have achieved the Bronze and Silver awards.
Roll of Honour - Top KC Good Citizens Awards (date given in year of award)
Silver:
• Carol Whitmore's Hilltarn Zodiac (1999)
• Jean Tuck's Dark Motif from Misstoff AW(G) (2000)
• Moira Evans' Tentola Krugerand (2001)
• Jill Garnett's Knipes Blaze Away (2002)
• Diane Purvey's Norfield Miss Magic Star (2002)
• Joan Day's Maneric Mary Lou (2003)
• Joan Day's Sharidon Polly Flinders (2003)
• Jennifer McKendrick's Hilltarn High Tide at Wesanya (2003)
• Jennifer McKendrick's Alopex Conversation Peace at Wesanya (2003)
• Molly Webb's Llevol Satin Pearl (2004)
• Molly Webb's Dancerwood Country Wine at Llevol (2004)
• Cherry Spreadbury's Merland Blue Diamond (2004)
• Michelle Fort's Chicnoir Elusive Dream at Shulune (2004)
• Diane Purvey's Chicnoir Hors-La-Loi III (2004)
• Amelia Siddle's Antoc Floodlight (2004)
• Janet Finlay and Rachel Cowgill's Cownbred Age of Aquarius (2004)
• Paula Meacham's Rowvale Ring o Roses at Zellamere (2004)
• Fay Hutchings & Jazz Waite's Foxearth Fluorescence at Molloney (2005)
• Adam Hiscock with Foxearth Fatal Beauty at Yeldust (2005)
• Cheryl Robinson's Hilltarn Heirloom (2005)
• Jill and Glyn Yeowell's Alopex Gordonstoun (2005)
• Diane Purvey's Freejack A Kind of Magic (2005)
• Molly Webb's Chicnoir Sea Shell (2005)
• Delia Moores' Manordeifi Party Doll (2006)
• Janice Palfrey's Alopex Afternoon Layla (2006)
• Janice Palfrey's Foxearth Afternoon Georgia (2006)
• Diane Purvey's Chicnoir Lil's Little Love (2007)
Gold:
• Jean Tuck's Ch Dark Motif from Misstoff AW(G) (2001)
• Jill Garnett's Knipes Blaze Away (2002)
• Joan Day's Sharidon Polly Flinders (2002)
• Moira Evans' Tentola Krugerand (2003)
• Diane Purvey's Norfield Miss Magic Star (2003)
• Jennifer McKendrick's Hilltarn High Tide at Wesanya (2004)
• Jennifer McKendrick's Alopex Conversation Peace at Wesanya (2004)
• Fay Hutchings & Jazz Waite's Foxearth Fluorescence at Molloney (2005)
• Janet Finlay and Rachel Cowgill's Cownbred Age of Aquarius (2005)
• Diane Purvey's Chicnoir Hors-La-Loi-III (2005)
• Molly Webb's Llevol Satin Pearl (2006)
• Molly Webb's Chicnoir Sea Shell with Llevol (2006)
• Adam Hiscock with Foxearth Fatal Beauty at Yeldust (2006)
• Janice Palfrey's Foxearth Afternoon Georgia (2007)
• Cheryl Robinson's Hilltarn Heirloom (2007)
• Diane Purvey's Freejack the Highlander (2007)
OBEDIENCE competitions provide further opportunities and are enjoyed by several Club members and their Smooths.
Joan Day and Sharidon Polly Flinders have been working 'B' and 'C' tests in obedience, and have represented Scotland in the Inter-regional Obedience Competition at Crufts, on several occasions.
Many Smooth Collies participate in AGILITY with great enthusiasm. Some just enjoy training sessions with their local clubs, while others go on to compete at matches and shows around the country. Regular training is required to build confidence and skill, while avoiding too much repetition.
Jean Tuck's Ch Dark Motif from Misstoff AW(G) has now reached grade 5 in agility, while Marie Douglas' Foxearth Speckled Wood AW has achieved grade 4.
The Kennel Club has recently adopted HEELWORK TO MUSIC. Tests are at three levels covering four aspects of the sport, and there are also regular competitions.
Diane Purvey with Chicnoir Hors-La-Loi-III and Norfield Miss Magic Star has gained passes in Freestyle Level 1 Heelwork to Music.
Smooth Collies make good ASSISTANCE or PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs.
Moira Evans' Tentola Krugerand, and Jill Yeowell's Alopex Gordonstoun are qualified PAT-dog and regularly visit local hospitals.
Jennifer McKendrick and her Wesanya Smooths often visit schools to educate children about dogs.
Many Smooths who participate at 'working' events also take part in breed shows. Others, due to coat or conformation, or to the interests of their owners, participate only in working disciplines. For either group these activities offer a wonderful opportunity for Smooth Collie and owner to train and work as a partnership, and to utilise the inherent abilities of this working/pastoral breed.
Many thanks to Jean Tuck and Tony and Isobel Griffiths for contributing to this page. Any news of members' successes at working events is welcomed. Please send news and photos to the webmaster
The Kennel Club has recently adopted HEELWORK TO MUSIC. Tests are at three levels covering four aspects of the sport, and there are also regular competitions. Diane Purvey and Chicnoir Hors-La-Loi-III have gained a Pass at level 1 in Freestyle. Smooth Collies make good ASSISTANCE or PAT (Pets As Therapy) dogs. Moira Evans' Tentola Krugerand is a qualified PAT-dog and regularly visits a local hospital. Jennifer McKendrick and her Wesanya Smooths regularly visit schools to educate children about dogs. Many Smooths who participate at 'working' events also take part in breed shows. Others, due to coat or conformation, or to the interests of their owners, participate only in working disciplines. For either group these activities offer a wonderful opportunity for Smooth Collie and owner to train and work as a partnership, and to utilise the inherent abilities of this working/pastoral breed. Many thanks to Jean Tuck and Tony and Isobel Griffiths for contributing to this page. Any news of members' successes at working events is welcomed. Please send news and photos to the webmaster |
