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BC CLUB INFO CENTRAL
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MISSION OF THE BCSA
The mission of the Border Collie Society of America (BCSA) is to preserve and enhance
the integrity of the Border Collie through promoting responsible breeding and ownership,
to preserve the working attributes and intelligence of the breed, to prevent exploitation
and abuse of the breed, and promote a spirit of encouragement and learning for the
membership in all Border Collie activities, including but not limited to: herding,
obedience, agility, conformation, tracking, companion dogs, flyball, and therapy
dogs.
Our vision is a united national club that spans the interests and activities of all
the membership. Our aim for tomorrow is a country where Border Collies are bred by
responsible, knowledgeable breeders and owned by a fancy well-versed in the breed
and committed to its care and betterment. We welcome members from all walks of life
and envision a membership as diverse as the activities in which they are engaged.
With support and education offered to all in their equally worthy endeavors, we strive
for our primary goal: A future where no Border Collie goes unwanted.
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HISTORY OF THE BCSA
The BCSA began in the Fall of 1990 as a
very loose group of friends in Louisville, Kentucky. This group foresaw
the fact that the Border Collie would eventually be AKC-recognized and
wanted to be involved. In March of 1993, the club ran its first
advertisement in Front and Finish magazine, and incorporated in April of
1993. At the time of incorporation, the BCSA had only ten members. By the
end of 1993, the BCSA had fifty members.
The BCSA grew to become a club which supported
the activities of all Border Collie owners. It developed educational programs
and began to organize local Border Collie events across the country. During 1994
and 1995, the BCSA grew dramatically, reaching numbers in the hundreds. Today
the club has over 500 members.
AKC announced the decision to fully
recognize the Border Collie in December, 1994. But because there was more than
one club interested in gaining AKC Parent Club status, AKC did not name the
Parent Club immediately, but waited to review the activities and rosters of the
clubs and choose the one that seemed to be the strongest. In the end, BCSA was
that choice, and was named Parent Club in August of 1996.
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MEMBERSHIP OF THE BCSA
The membership of the BCSA represents the broad interests of Border Collie owners
in the United States and includes obedience, herding, agility, tracking, flyball,
and conformation enthusiasts. Many of our members are also AKC-approved judges, AKC
representatives and active members of AKC-affiliated clubs. The majority of our members
are involved in more than one dog-related activity and frequently represent the active
nucleus of dog exhibitors that are the backbone of local dog clubs. As mentioned
above, we currently have over 400 members representing 344 households in 40 states.
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PHILOSOPHY OF THE BCSA
The BCSA's philosophy is to protect the Border Collie as a versatile dog with a strong
work ethic. This protection must begin with an understanding, appreciation, and promotion
of the principle definitive trait of the breed, which is its uncanny herding instinct.
In doing so, the BCSA will not lose sight of the importance of structural soundness
and health. Focus will always be on the education about and elimination of hereditary
genetic defects that have been propagated due to poor breeding practices. BCSA education
will not end there, but will also include buyer, owner, and breeder guidance. A strong
Code of Ethics will be enforced, and National Rescue is already underway.
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BCSA GOALS
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Maintain the Border Collie's outstanding herding instinct and ability.
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Support the
rights of Border Collie owners to pursue any activity they wish.
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Develop a rigorous
BCSA herding program. The Club shall issue awards and titles to deserving dogs.
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Promote
Border Collie Rescue.
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Educate potential Border Collie purchasers regarding the activity
level and intelligence of the breed.
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Educate Border Collie breeders on their responsibilities
to the breed and concerning genetic problems.
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Organize a national Border Collie specialty.
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DONATIONS
BCSA donations are not tax exempt.
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BCSA LOGO ITEMS:
BCSA has a new web store featuring apparel sporting our
club logo in embroidery. All proceeds go into the BCSA general fund, which
supports many breed welfare projects, such as public education, judges'
education, our web site, subsidized health clinics and open field course
herding trial grants, to mention a few. This is a great way to support our
club's goals while augmenting your wardrobe with stylish logo wear, go
shopping today!
http://www.bcsa.shop-ivars.com
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