Will input on the award criteria be taken and applied in future?
Absolutely. Putting a new process into place is always a challenge and there is always room to make a good process even better. All input [...]
What if a breeder finishes 6 rough champions and has 6 smooths win performance titles? How will the scoring system handle the diversity of varieties?
There’s nothing in the criteria to establish the particulars concerning this scenario. We would presume that they are applying for rough BOY. The smooth collies [...]
Why do we have separate awards for Rough and Smooth Breeder of the Year when so many are breeding and finishing both?
Following two surveys of CCA membership, a 2/3 majority supported separate awards at this time. As always, continued feedback as people go through the process [...]
Where will the results be kept and who has access to these records? How will the CCA ensure its applicants that the information given to them will be secure?
Once awards are given, the committee’s resulting calculations in each category will be secured electronically with CCA official records and not maintained by any one [...]
How will a challenge be handled?
The committee will handle any suspicious information and will ask for, or search out, verification from AKC. Other parent clubs ask for health information and [...]
Are the criteria being verified?
We are asking breeders to submit honest information in accordance with our code of ethics in dealings between breeders. The committee can perform audits of [...]
When will the award be presented?
As with the previous Breeder of the Year award, the award will be presented at General Membership meeting at the National. The names of the [...]
Does the Health testing have to have been done in 2021?
No. The testing is on the dogs titled in 2021 but the tests could have been done previously.
What do I have to submit?
There are three categories in which you can submit information. Only one is required. Category 1: Conformation (required and must designate Rough or Smooth application) [...]
Do I have to own all of the dogs to submit titles or tests?
No. The award goes to the breeder/co-breeder of the championship and performance/service titled collies for the breeder of each collie for the year whether or [...]
