National Sheepdog Finals
September 18-26, 2010 Middletown, Virginia
Make Your Plans Now To Attend!
Belle Grove Plantation, 336 Belle Grove Road
Middletown, Virginia 22645
The 2010 National Sheepdog Finals will be held at the Belle Grove Plantation in MIddletown, Virginia. The Finals are the Olympics of sheepdog trialing where you will see the best of the best dogs and handlers from across North America compete for the coveted title of National Champion.
The top 150 dogs from all across North America will compete over 6 days to select the best dog in North America. In addition, the top Nursery dogs (dogs under 3 years of age) will be competing for the title of Nursery Champion.
Meet the Judges
Check out the bios of Dennis Birchall, Jennifer Clark-Ewers, Haley Howard, and Allistair Lyttle, our intrepid and illustrious judges!
Sheepdogs in Action
Introduction to the 2010 National Finals
The Schedule
September 17: Nursery handlers meeting, 6:00 p.m.
September 18: Nursery, dogs 1-54. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 19: Nursery, dogs 54-end. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 20: Nursery finals. Open handlers meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 21: Open, dogs 1-38. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 18: Nursery, dogs 1-54. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 19: Nursery, dogs 54-end. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 20: Nursery finals. Open handlers meeting at 6:00 p.m.
September 21: Open, dogs 1-38. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 22: Open, dogs 39-76. Running begins at 8:00 a.m. USBCHA annual meeting
September 23: Open, dogs 77-113. Running begins at 8:00 a.m. ABCA annual meeting
September 24: Open, dogs 114-150. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 25: Semi-final round for the top 40 dogs.
September 26: Double-lift finals.
September 23: Open, dogs 77-113. Running begins at 8:00 a.m. ABCA annual meeting
September 24: Open, dogs 114-150. Running begins at 8:00 a.m.
September 25: Semi-final round for the top 40 dogs.
September 26: Double-lift finals.
A Quick Guide to This Site
- The News section includes the latest information available about the 2010 Finals, updated frequently
- Check out the Information section to find out everything you need to know as a spectator, handler, volunteer, or vendor
- The Advertising section explains the opportunities for financial support of the Finals, including corporate sponsorships, sponsorships of individual dog/handler teams, and advertising in our program
- Want to buy a T-Shirt or other souvenir? Check out our online store!
- Our Sheepdogs section will help you learn more about the wonderful world of the working border collie
- The Web Cast page gives you all the information you need to watch Saturday's semi-finals and Sunday's double-lift finals over the Internet!
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