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Important (and not so Important) links: United States Border Collie Handlers Association - the "major leagues" of stockdog trialing in the United States. The site lists sanctioned trials, Rules, Board of Directors, etc.- http://www.usbcha.com Tweedhope Sheepdogs - the website of Vivian Billingham-Parkes, one of the finest trainer/handlers in the world. She offers training holidays and training. - www.bordercollierescue.org/vivbillingham/index.html Wisconsin Working Stockdog Association - Wisconsin's large and active club promoting the use of the working dog. The site lists events, Board of Directors, and how to join. - http://www.wwsda.org The Working Stockdog Forum - An bulletin board dedicated to the handler's, the dogs, and "the work". - www.kensmuir.com/forum
The Texas Sheep Dog Association - http://www.texassheepdogassoc.org/
Francis Raley's "Dog House" - a supplier of books, videos, crooks, etc.- http://www.francisraley.com/ The Working Border Collie Magazine - http://www.working-border-collie.com/ Pipestone Veterinary - "The" source of vet supplies and sheep information. With articles on vaccinations, etc. - http://www.pipevet.com/Sheep at Purdue - An excellent source of sheep management information - http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/sheep/ Sheep Breeds - A page from the University of Oklahoma listing many breed characteristics - http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/SHEEP/ The Stockdog Server - A source of much information about dogs, trainers, and handling - http://www.stockdog.com/ Sydell, Inc. - Manufacturer of top-quality sheep and goat equipment - http://www.sydell.com
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