Performance Explained, Programs & Resources

Discover the Collie breed’s versatility on our Performance Explained, Programs & Resources page, showcasing the best family dog’s talents. Learn about Tracking, Agility, Obedience & Rally, Herding Resources, Register of Merit Performance, and Versatility Program. Rough and Smooth Collies excel in herding, agility, and obedience, reflecting their intelligence and heritage. The Collie Club of America supports these events to celebrate Collies.

Contacts:

National Show Chair Liaison for Performance
Sue Larson
trailwind@surewest.net

Register of Merit – Performance
Noreen Bennett
noreen@pawprinttrials.com

Versatility and HIC
Beth Elliott
trinitycollies@comcast.net

Tracking Explained
Categories: Performance Resources
What Is Tracking? A dog's keen sense of smell has been put to use by humans for as long as the two species have lived together. The dog's [...]
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Agility Explained
Categories: Performance Resources
What is agility? Running a dog in an agility trial is the ultimate game for you and your dog and is one of the most exciting canine sports [...]
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Obedience & Rally
Categories: Performance Resources
Visit AKC's Obedience & Rally YouTube Channel >> Obedience is a great way to build a relationship with your dog. Whether your goals are just a CD (basic [...]
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Register of Merit Performance
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Register of Merit Performance Application (Online) >> The Register of Merit - Performance (ROM-P) recognizes those collies that have achieved an exceptional record in producing performance titled offspring. [...]
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Versatility Program
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Versatility Awards Form (Online) >> The CCA versatility awards program is designed to recognize Collies which have distinguished themselves in both the breed ring and in AKC recognized [...]
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Herding Resources
Categories: Performance Resources
See CCA Herding Instinct Certification Program >> Throughout the country there are local herding clubs that provide clinics, work days, trials and tests. Several organizations provide herding title [...]
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