Ch. Brackenhill Starr of Bon-Clyde Winning Best of Breed at Border Collie Nationals in St. Louis, November 2004. Judge was Edna "Katie" Gammill

ABOUT OUR BREED HANDLING CLASSES: These classes are designed to prepare both handler and dog for competing in the conformation ring. Dogs learn how to "stack" (stand correctly and show off their lines) for the judge, and the correct "gaits" (moving correctly). Dog and handler practice the typical patterns called by competition judges. 

Bon-Clyde Breed Handling classes meet in conjunction with our regular class schedule. Handlers should bring health records for dogs when attending the Breed Handling classes for the first time.

Breed Handling classes meet on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and Wednesdays at 12:30 pm. There will be no Breed Handling classes on the following dates for 2007:
June 19-20
June 26-27
July 3-4
August 28-29
September 4-5

About the picture above: Judge Edna "Katie" Gammill, on Best of Breed Ch. Brackenhill Starr of Bon-Clyde: "She is a split-faced bitch with an inquisitive eye, good head proportions, sweet face, and dark pigmentation. Her hard muscle tone and conditioning, layback of shoulder, forward thrust of head and smooth graceful movement exemplified the true Border Collie. She was a winner from all directions and took charge of the ring."

Our Breed Handling Instructor, Carole Henry (left) has many years of experience in the ring. Her Keeshonds are winners of many championships, such as this Best of Winners at the Shawnee Kennel Club. 

See our schedule for current Breed Handler classes.

More Pictures of Our Champions

Ch. Brackenhill Starr of Bon-Clyde winning Best in Show