History of the Collie Club of America National Specialty Show
Researched by Annette Rawlings Founded on August 26, 1886, in New York, the Collie Club of America held its first “Sweepstakes” during March 22nd through [...]
How many times has the Collie standard been revised?
Four - Original English standard 1897, then 1918, 1950, 1977.
What Judges officiated the most nationals?
Billy Aschenbrener (5) ’54, ’65, ’82, ’92, ‘99 Steve Field (5) ’53, ’59, ’63, ’72, ‘78 Phyllis Autrey (4) ’91, ’99, ’05, ‘12 William K. [...]
Who has won CCA BOB, Rough WD, Smooth WD, HIT and has judged CCA?
Joe Koehler - Jil-Cris Collies 2001 - Judged the dog class at the 2001 Collie Club of America National Specialty, held in Louisville, Kentucky, from [...]
What rough collie has the distinction of being the all-time top producing dam of CCA winners?
CH Blu Ridge Ride The Waves, ROM (CH Blu Ridge Not Tonight x CH Southland’s Confederate Sky, ROM) Best Brood Bitch at the 2015 CCA. [...]
How many members did CCA have in 1889?
In 1889, the CCA had 80 members in good standing, with a treasury of $249.00.
What male has the distinction as the only Smooth ROM sire to have been WD and BOB at CCA National Specialty?
CH Black Hawk of Kasan Breeders: Sam & Ethel Singer Owner: Sandra Tuttle 1970 – Worcester, Massachusetts - CCA Best of Breed 1967 Virginia Beach, [...]
What male has the distinction as the only Rough ROM sire to have been WD and BOB at CCA National Specialty?
GCH Blu Ridge Make Way, ROM Breeder/Owner: Joan Johnson 2013 – La Crosse, Wisconsin - CCA Best of Breed 2012 – Oaks, Pennsylvania - Winners [...]
When was the first CCA Sweepstakes and who won?
The first CCA Sweepstakes was held in conjunction with the New Jersey Kennel Club show, held at Newark, New Jersey March 22 to 25, 1887. [...]
When and where was the 125th (Quasquicentennial) anniversary show held?
125th (Quasquicentennial Anniversary Show) 2011 – March 10 thru 16 – Held at Quik Trip Bldg, Upper Level at Expo Square, Tulsa, OK Judge: Dr. [...]
When and where was the 100th (Centennial) anniversary show held?
100th (Centennial Anniversary Show) 1986 – April 24, 25, 26, 27 - Held at O’Hare Exposition Center & Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel, Rosemont, IL Judges: [...]
When and where was the 75th (Diamond Anniversary) held?
75th (Diamond Anniversary) 1961 – April 29 - Held at LaPalma Park, Anaheim, CA – Judge: Robert G. Wills - Dogs & Inter-sex Competition Judge: [...]
When and where was the 50th (Gold Anniversary) National held?
50th (Gold Anniversary) 1936 – December 13 – Held at the Westchester County Center, White Plains, New York – Judge: Clara Lunt of Alstead Collies [...]
Why didn’t CCA hold it’s 25th (Silver Anniversary) show?
Not held due to problems within the CCA.
When was the 1st CCA National Show held and where?
1st CCA National Show – 1894 – May 1 – Held in New York City – Judge: Robert Mc Ewin
