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1930 1933 Application Registration of Title Received by the Kennel Club 2nd December 1933 Reasons for application for registration and adopting the proposed title : “The try and again made the Collie one of the popular British breeds. The Association to be a club with members drawn from the British Isles, but the members of the committee, other than the President to be elected from members living within 100 miles of London and to foster interest in the breed by guaranteeing classes for them in districts where there are members”. MRS M. I. (ZOË) RHYS [HUGHLEY] 1934 Registration of Title granted in January Mrs N George - Secretary 1936 Crufts Golden Jubilee 10,650 entries – 80 breeds 1938 Charles Crufts dies Registrations 1931 - 1940 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1939 Outbreak of World World II Collie Association inactive during this period 1940 Championship Shows returned after the war, but confirmed to breed club events. Only four sets of challenge certificates available. Collie Association allocated two sets for 1946 and 47 Shows were stages at The Corn Exchange, Leeds and Holy Trinity Church Hall, Gt Portland St. London 1946 First championship show London Scottish Drill Hall, London Judge Mr Leo Wilson Clare Molony - President 1942 Charles Cruft’s widow sells rights for the Crufts show to Kennel Club 1947 Collie Association applied for change of name to “Collie Association of Great Britain”. Not granted by Kennel Club Registrations 1941 - 1950 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1948 & 49 Challenge Certificates Allocated only to general championship shows Kennel Club stage Crufts at Olympia 1950 1952 Collie Association published Handbook Only a few copies are left in existence. Emphasis on breeder/exhibitor education. Newsletter launched “The Collie Quarterly” 1950 Kennel Club published first Breed Standards. The Collie Club published first breed standards in 1911. Margaret Osborne - Secretary 1955 Smooth Collie Club of GB Formed 1950 Kennel Club allocated one of two sets of Challenge Certificates available to breed club, to the Collie Association. Shows were alternated between venues in the North and South of England, including Nottingham, Derby, Beckenham and London 1957 “The Collie Fault Finder” published – intended to assist novice owners understand correct Collie type. Funded by a sweepstake that raised £80. 1959 Collie Association Silver Jubilee Show Registrations 1951 - 1960 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1955 Crufts Entries Breaks World Record 13,211 entries 1961 President Chairman Miss C Molony Mr Allsop Secretary Treasurer Miss M Osborne Ms R Diprose Vice President Committee Miss P Grey Mrs M Franklin Mrs A Speding Mr Lakeman Ms J Hill 1960 1962 Joint Open Show with English Shetland Sheepdog Club (ESSC), in London. Most open shows were benched at this time. This arrangement lasted until 1964 until the increase in entries made the arrangement impracticable. Miss Moorhouse 1965 Smooth Collie classification dropped. 1979 References to Smooth Collies deleted from club’s rules. 1969 Rough Collie Breed Standard amended to include colour clauses 1964 Kennel Club formed a strong association with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) 1965 Eye Scheme introduced for PRA 1969 Diplomas and Rosettes introduced for clubs appointing judges from the Collie Association’s Judges List. 1968 South West section formed and became the second Open Show. Mrs A Speding was appointed as Secretary. 1969 South East Section proposed and disbanded. 1966 Rough Collie Breed Council formed 1967 First annual report of RCBC by Alan Jefferies (Jefsfire). Miss C Molony, Chairman. Registrations 1961 - 1970 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1968 For the first time two judges appointed for Championship Shows due to the increase in entries. Shows staged in London, Nottingham, Beckenham, Derby and Barnet President Secretary Treasurer Committee Mrs Zabawa Mr Layzell Mrs M Franklin Mr G Mildon 1971 Miss C Molony Mrs A Speding Mr D Clarke 1970 Mrs B Eglin Mrs P House Mrs P Mildon Mrs M Stephens Mrs Margaret Franklin (Pattingham) Joined CA committee during 1960s, Chairman from 1974-1990 1976 acting President, 1982 President 1999 Patron. 1971 SW Section very active during the first Part of the 70’s, staging open shows in conjunction with Salisbury & South Wilts. 1976 SW Section closed as there was no one to take over the organisation. 1970 Collie Association's Obedience Section very active during the early part his period, but was eventually wound up in 1974 1971 CEA testing introduced. During 1972 CA held lecturers on CEA and PRA Ch Show venues included Derby, Kettering, Slough, Kingston Upon Thames and Edmonton 1974 Rough Collie Champions Pedigrees 1970-74 Published. Updated on an annual basis together with “Show Results”, detailing names of doges placed 1st to 3rd, together with details of judges and owners. 1977 Int Ch Lochinvar of Ladypark and Shiel Brood Bitch Award Schemes introduced for members Mrs Pat Mildon (Geoffdon) 1971 Joined CA committee, RCBC Delegate Chairman Mr Geoff Mildon (Geoffdon) 1968 Joined CA committee, 1969 RCBC Delegate 1991 Chairman 1975 Car Stickers introduced together With new club badge 1977 Membership cards introduced 1974 Rough and Smooth Collie Mixed breeding now not acceptable Registrations 1971 - 1980 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1979 Crufts move to Earls Court, London Parvo Virus outbreak 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1980 1982 Mrs M Franklin Mrs A Speding Mrs S Gillard President Secretary Treasurer Committee 1982 Limit Show dropped Supported show with Christchurch & New Forest Canine Mrs C Cross Mrs T Clarke Mr F Thomas Mrs K Nelson Mrs V Hickson Mrs P Mildon Mr J Field Mr D Clarke 1984 50th Anniversary Show Special Dinner with Mr Andrew Brace as guest speaker at the Ladbroke Mercury Hotel Championship Show entries 340 dogs making 634 entries Mr C Waghorn Mr G Mildon 1985 RJ Davies Legacy was launched as an Annual Awards for presentation to members making up a Champion during the current show year. Still continued today and well received Kennel Club Charitable Trust Launched 1985 Kennel Club establishes Young Kennel Club catering for exhibitors between ages of 6 & 24 Kennel Club Charitable Trust founded, donating to projects such as canine rescue, dogs for disabled and supports research into canine diseases 1985 Kennel Club unify Breed Standards to align with those across the World. 1982 Crufts increases to three days 1987 Crufts increases to four days During this era, all of the Collie Association Championship Shows were stage at the Watford Leisure Centre. Registrations 1981 -1990 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1985 Collie Rescue (Rough & Smooth) set up by Joyce Campton, Joan House, Chris Slater, Earnest & Beryl Clarke, Jimmy Tait and Dave Crapper amongst others. 1990 - Registered as a Charity 1992 Mrs M Franklin Mrs C Smedley Mrs S Gillard Mr G Mildon President Secretary Treasurer Chairman Committee Mrs A Speding Mr K Johnson Mrs C Morgan Mrs K Nelson Mrs V Hickson 1990 1988 Mrs Eleanor Oliver (Amberglen) Joined the Collie Association Committee Eleanor is currently the longest serving member having completed 21 years. Eleanor is the excellent “WELCOME” to all of the Collie Association’s shows. Mr D Field Mrs F Marlow Mrs E Oliver Mr G Mildon Mrs P Mildon 1992 Collie Association first staged its Championship Show at the Sports Connexion, Ryton-on Dunsmore, Coventry. This venue has proved to be a success, as it is well placed in the Midlands and accessible to most exhibitors. 1994 60th Anniversary Show 1992 Anti Dog Lobby Collie Association actively participated in promoting the positive aspect of dog ownership in general, not just collies ,via education in schools 1991 Crufts moved to NEC, Birmingham Featured in Guinness Book of Records World largest dog show with 22,973 entries (Conformation); 28,000 overall with 160,000 visitors. Kennel Club launched Good Citizen Dog Scheme 1991 Kennel Club / BVA Schemes CEA – PRA - HD Registrations 1991 - 2000 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1990 Kennel Club Rough Collie standard updated which identified three main colours of the breed. 2000 2000 Mrs M Franklin Mrs A Speding Mrs C Smedley Mr M Morgan Mr G Mildon Patron President Secretary Treasurer Chairman Committee Mrs A Speding Mrs A Hollywood Mr M Morgan Mrs J Round 1993 Joined Collie Association Committee 2003 Appointed as Health Coordinator Mr T Hayward Mrs E Oliver Mr G Mildon Mrs P Mildon 2008 BBC Programme sparked controversy around pedigree dogs. 2009 After consultation with breed clubs and breed councils, Kennel Club amend Breed Standards to emphasise “Fit for Function, Fit for Life” 2004 70th Anniversary Show 2009 75th Anniversary Show 2000 Show Diary introduced New Rules and Code of Ethics published Champion Cards stopped due to information being readily available from the internet and breed handbooks British Collie and International Collie 2004 Kennel Club created education programme at Animal Health Trust to aid education for breeders and owners on genetic health of dogs. 2008 Accredited Breeder Scheme launched. Kennel Club acquires Stoneleigh 2008 Rough Collie Breed Council’s website launched, designed by Dareen Bridge who had been appointed Breed Archivist in 2005 2002 Jasand Medals introduced in memory of Mrs J Round, awarded annually. Introduction of new club logo – designed by Mr David Round Roll of Honour launched celebrating accomplishments of members during current show year 2006 Kennel Club agreed to Challenge Certification rotation between Rough Collie Breed clubs. Ayrshire Collie were the first to rotate in 2007, with British Collie in 2008. East Anglian Collie kindly agreed to switch to 2009 to enable the Collie Association to celebrate its 75th Anniversary year. The Collie Association are due to rotate in 2010 Registrations 2001 - 2008 1800 2004 Launch of Collie Association's website 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 President Secretary Treasurer Chairman Committee 2009 Mrs S Wigglesworth Mrs J Underdown Mrs F Kaye Mr D Round Mrs M Farnes Mr G Duffield Mrs A Hollywood Mr J Congdon Mrs V Geddes 2010 Mr T Hayward Mrs E Oliver Mrs E Kitchen Mr V Salt Mr D Round Mrs S Wigglesworth (Sandiacre) 1975 – First joined CA Committee 2008 – President “To try and again make the Collie one of the popular British breeds” Objectives of the Collie Association •Promote the breeding and exhibiting of pedigree Rough Collies •Giving help and encouragement to novice and hobby breeders •To do all possible to further the progress and health of the Rough Collie as a whole Registrations 1925 - 2009 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
