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Border Collie specialty history

The full record of the Border Collie’s national and regional specialties, year by year — dates, venues, judges, entries, and winners, with sources. The current year is shown in full on the breed profile; this page is the archive.

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2026

National specialty

The 2026 National Specialty — Thursday, October 1–Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the Purina Farms Event Center, 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039, under the theme “Shoot for the Stars.” Dogs were judged Friday, October 2, and bitches and Best of Breed on Saturday, October 3, with the parent specialty closing the week on Sunday, October 4. Entries opened Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT and closed Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. PT. Event Secretary: Susan Bleckley, c/o DogZibit. Conformation Chair: Diana Smith. The national drew 157 dogs and 166 entries (157 Ent — 75d — 82b; 157 competitors). AKC event 2026507021. (Sources: 2026 premium list (Border Collie Society of America, hosted by ThePetAdvisor); AKC event search, event 2026507021.)

National specialty judge: Ms. Linda Robey — conformation (Regular Class Dogs Friday, Regular Class Bitches and Best of Breed Saturday). Sweepstakes judge: Ms. Ellie Allen Cook (Friday, October 2, 2026). Futurity judge: Mr. Billy Rodriguez Jr (Thursday, October 1, 2026). Junior Showmanship judge: Mrs. Katherine Halton Berns (Friday, October 2, 2026; 8 entries, 6 competitors). Obedience and rally judges: Mrs. Loretta Lazzara and Ms. Marina Pavlovsky. Best Junior Handler: Keagan Stanton; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Madelyn Cartwright. Up to ten Awards of Merit were offered on Saturday, and Reserve Winners Dog and Reserve Winners Bitch could earn a three-point major if the conditions were met. Saturday’s national winners (Best of Breed, Best of Opposite Sex, Best Bred By Exhibitor, Awards of Merit, and Selects) were eligible for Crufts 2027/2028 as United States International qualifiers. (Sources: 2026 premium list (Border Collie Society of America, hosted by ThePetAdvisor); AKC event search, event 2026507021.)

Results (2026 national). Best of Breed: GCHG Sporting Fields Vintage HSAs (“Mia”), handled by Amanda Giles, owned by Jeff & Vicky Scofield and co-owners; she also won Best Bred By Exhibitor and earned her Grand Champion Gold with the win. Reserve Winners Bitch was “Bethany,” who finished her championship (registered name not confirmed in an official source). Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Dog, Winners Bitch, and Best in Sweepstakes were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: Victoria Scofield, 2026 national win (Facebook, October 7, 2026); Debbie Butt, Mia wins the 2026 National Specialty (Facebook, October 4, 2026); Amanda Giles, Mia (GCHS Sporting Fields Vintage HSAs) advertisement (Facebook, March 28, 2026).)

Regional specialties

One regional Border Collie specialty verified for 2026, closing national specialty week at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri:

Border Collie Society of America parent specialty (regional specialty) — Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gray Summit, Missouri: at the Purina Farms Event Center (AKC event 2026507024). Judge: Mr. Raymond Filburn. The regional drew 129 dogs and 143 entries (129 Ent — 61d — 68b; 129 competitors). Best of Breed: GCHP My Soul I’ll Never Sell DH By FMA (“Aladdin”), handled by David Harper, owned by D M Baletka & J Yarling. Best Junior Handler: Madelyn Cartwright; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Frano Marquez Guillermo. Junior Showmanship judge: Mrs. Robyn Powley. Reserve Winners Dog was “Paddington” (Twin Silos Can Ewe Bear It), who finished his championship.

2025

National specialty

The 2025 National Specialty — Friday, October 3–Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Purina Farms Event Center, 300 Checkerboard Drive, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039. Dogs were judged Friday, October 3, and bitches and Best of Breed on Saturday, October 4, with the parent specialty closing the week on Sunday, October 5. Entries opened Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET and closed Friday, August 29, 2025, at noon ET. Event Chair: Diana Smith. Show Secretary: Clantyre Show Secretary Services. The national drew 165 dogs and 183 entries (165 Ent — 81d — 84b; 165 competitors). AKC event 2025507022. (Sources: 2025 premium list (Border Collie Society of America); AKC event search, event 2025507022.)

National specialty judge: Ms. Ashlee Houlden (Melbourne, Australia) — conformation (Class Dogs Friday, Class Bitches and Best of Breed Saturday, and the 4-to-6-month beginner puppy). Sweepstakes judge: Ms. Kae Rodgers (Friday, October 3, 2025). Special Attractions and multiple-dog non-regular classes judge: Dr. Albert Bianchi. Junior Showmanship judge: Mrs. Liz Bianchi (9 entries, 8 competitors). Futurity judge: Mrs. Robyn Powley (Saturday, October 4, 2025). Obedience and rally judges: Mr. James Comunale and Mrs. Jeanne Ramirez. Best Junior Handler: Frano Marquez Guillermo; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Madelyn Cartwright. (Sources: 2025 premium list (Border Collie Society of America); AKC event search, event 2025507022.)

Results (2025 national). Best of Breed: GCHG Skywards Breaking Waves DS TKN, handled by Katelyn Rosilez, owned by K Rosilez. Winners Dog: CH Due Parchi Steel Thunder (“Sir”), who finished his championship with a five-point major at the national. Best of Opposite Sex, Best of Winners, Winners Bitch, and Best in Sweepstakes were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: Canine Chronicle, October 2025 specialty results (Border Collie Society of America National, October 4, 2025); Effervescent Border Collies, Sir (CH Due Parchi Steel Thunder).)

Regional specialties

One regional Border Collie specialty verified for 2025, closing national specialty week at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri:

Border Collie Society of America parent specialty — Sunday, October 5, 2025, Gray Summit, Missouri: at the Purina Farms Event Center (AKC event 2025507024). Judge: Mrs. Patricia V. Troer. Best of Breed was not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026.

2024

National specialty

The 2024 National Specialty — Friday, November 1–Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Purina Farms Event Center, 300 Checkerboard Loop, Gray Summit, Missouri 63039. The national was judged Friday, November 1, with the parent specialty closing the week on Sunday, November 3. The national-day entry count and the AKC event number were not confirmed in an official source as of November 7, 2026. (Sources: 2024 judging program (Border Collie Society of America, via Rau Dog Shows); Canine Chronicle, November 2024 specialty results (Border Collie Society of America National, November 1, 2024).)

National specialty judge: Ms. Heather Turner — conformation. (Sources: Canine Chronicle, November 2024 specialty results (Border Collie Society of America National, November 1, 2024); 2024 judging program (Border Collie Society of America, via Rau Dog Shows).)

Results (2024 national). Best of Breed: GCHP Sporting Fields Aiers Above HSAs FDC THDN CGC TKI ATT, handled by Amanda Giles, owned by V & J Scofield, D Butt, D Samuelson & A Giles. The same dog also won Best of Breed at the Sunday regional. (Source: Canine Chronicle, November 2024 specialty results (Border Collie Society of America National, November 1, 2024).)

Regional specialties

One regional Border Collie specialty verified for 2024, closing national specialty week at Purina Farms in Gray Summit, Missouri:

Border Collie Society of America regional specialty — Sunday, November 3, 2024, Gray Summit, Missouri: at the Purina Farms Event Center (AKC event 2024507026). Judge: Mr. Jamie Hubbard. The regional drew 168 dogs and 201 entries (168 Ent — 77d — 91b; 168 competitors). Best of Breed: GCHP Sporting Fields Aiers Above HSAs FDC THDN CGC TKI ATT — the same dog that won the national on Friday. Best Junior Handler: Natalie Van Tassel; Reserve Best Junior Handler: Breana Motsinger. Junior Showmanship judge: Mrs. Kimberly Moshlak.