1933 1930 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 1939 100 Outbreak of World World II 0 Collie Association 12345678910 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 1948 & 49 600 Challenge Certificates 400 Allocated only to general championship shows 200 Kennel Club stage Crufts at 0 Olympia 12345678910 1950 1952 Collie Association published Handbook Only a few copies are left in existence. Emphasis on breeder/exhibitor education. Newsletter launched Margaret Osborne - Secretary “The Collie Quarterly” 1950 Kennel Club published first Breed 1957 Standards. The Collie Club published “The Collie Fault Finder” first breed standards in 1911. published – intended to assist 1955 novice owners understand Smooth Collie correct Collie type. Club of GB Funded by a sweepstake Formed that raised £80. 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 1959 Collie Association Silver Jubilee Show Registrations 1951 - 1960 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 1955 Crufts Entries 0 Breaks World Record 12345678910 13,211 entries 1961 President Miss C Molony Chairman Mr Allsop 1960 Secretary Miss M Osborne Treasurer Ms R Diprose 1962 Vice President Miss P Grey Joint Open Show with English Shetland Committee Sheepdog Club (ESSC), in London. Most Mrs M Franklin Mrs A Speding open shows were benched at this time. This arrangement lasted until 1964 until the Mr Lakeman Ms J Hill increase in entries made the arrangement Miss Moorhouse impracticable. 1964 1965 Kennel Club formed a strong Smooth Collie classification dropped. association 1979 with the British Veterinary References to Smooth Collies deleted from Association (BVA) club’s rules. 1965 1969 Eye Scheme introduced for Rough Collie Breed Standard PRA amended to include colour clauses 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 Registrations 1961 - 1970 formed 1967 7000 First annual report of RCBC 6000 by Alan Jefferies (Jefsfire). Miss C Molony, Chairman. 5000 4000 3000 1968 For the first time two Judges 2000 appointed for Championship Shows 1000 due to the increase in entries. Shows staged in London, 0 Nottingham, Beckenham, Derby 12345678910 and Barnet 1971 President Miss C Molony Secretary Mrs A Speding Treasurer Mr D Clarke 1970 Committee Mrs Zabawa Mrs B Eglin Mrs Margaret Franklin (Pattingham) Mr Layzell Mrs P House Joined CA committee during 1960s, Chairman from 1974-1990 Mrs M Franklin Mrs P Mildon 1976 acting President, 1982 President Mr G Mildon Mrs M Stephens 1999 Patron. 1971 1970 SW Section very active during the first Collie Association's Obedience Section Part of the 70’s, staging open shows in very active during the early part his period, conJunction with Salisbury & South Wilts. but was eventually wound up in 1974 1976 SW Section closed as there was no one to take over the organisation. 1971 Ch Show venues included Derby, CEA testing introduced. During 1972 Kettering, Slough, Kingston Upon Thames CA held lecturers on CEA and PRA and Edmonton 1974 1977 Rough Collie Champions Pedigrees 1970-74 Int Ch Lochinvar of Ladypark and Published. Updated on an annual basis together Shiel Brood Bitch Award Schemes with “Show Results”, detailing names of doges introduced for members placed 1st to 3rd, together with details of Judges and owners. Mrs Pat Mildon (Geoffdon) 1971 Joined CA committee, RCBC Delegate Chairman Mr Geoff Mildon (Geoffdon) 1968 Joined CA committee, 1969 RCBC Delegate 1975 1991 Chairman Car Stickers introduced together With new club badge 1977 1974 Membership cards introduced Rough and Smooth Collie Mixed breeding now not acceptable Registrations 1971 - 1980 1979 9000 Crufts move to Earls Court, London 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 Parvo Virus outbreak 2000 1000 0 12345678910 1982 President Mrs M Franklin 1980 Secretary Mrs A Speding Treasurer Mrs S Gillard 1982 Committee Limit Show dropped Mrs T Clarke Mrs C Cross Supported show with Christchurch & New Forest Canine Mr F Thomas Mr J Field Mrs K Nelson Mr D Clarke 1984 Mrs V Hickson Mr C Waghorn 50th Anniversary Show Mrs P Mildon Mr G Mildon Special Dinner with Mr Andrew Brace as guest speaker at the Ladbroke Mercury 1985 Hotel RJ Davies Legacy was launched as an Annual Championship Show entries 340 dogs Awards for presentation to members making making 634 entries up a Champion during the current show year. Still continued today and well received Kennel Club 1985 Charitable Kennel Club establishes Young Kennel Club Trust Launched 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 1985 diseases Kennel Club unify Breed Standards to align with those across the World. During this era, all of the Collie Association 1982 Championship Shows were stage at the Crufts increases to three days Watford Leisure Centre. 1987 Crufts increases to four days Registrations 1981 -1990 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 1985 2000 Collie Rescue (Rough & Smooth) set up by Joyce Campton, Joan House, Chris 1000 Slater, Earnest & Beryl Clarke, Jimmy Tait 0 and Dave Crapper amongst others. 12345678910 1990 - Registered as a Charity 1992 President Mrs M Franklin Secretary Mrs C Smedley Treasurer Mrs S Gillard 1990 Chairman Mr G Mildon Committee 1988 Mrs A Speding Mr D Field Mrs Eleanor Oliver (Amberglen) Mr K Johnson Mrs F Marlow Joined the Collie Association Mrs C Morgan Mrs E Oliver Committee Mrs K Nelson Mr G Mildon Eleanor is currently the longest serving member having Mrs V Hickson Mrs P Mildon completed 21 years. Eleanor is the excellent 1992 “WELCOME” to all of the Collie Collie Association first staged its Association’s shows. 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 1991 Collie Association actively participated in Crufts moved to NEC, Birmingham promoting the positive aspect of dog ownership Featured in Guinness Book of Records in general, not Just collies ,via education in World largest dog show with 22,973 schools entries (Conformation); 28,000 overall with 160,000 visitors. Kennel Club launched Good Citizen Dog Scheme 1991 Registrations 1991 - 2000 Kennel Club / BVA Schemes 4500 CEA – PRA - HD 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1990 1500 Kennel Club 1000 Rough Collie standard 500 updated which identified 0 three main colours of the 12345678910 breed. 2000 Patron Mrs M Franklin President Mrs A Speding 2000 Secretary Mrs C Smedley Treasurer Mr M Morgan 1993 Chairman Mr G Mildon Joined Collie Association Committee Committee 2003 Mrs A Speding Mr T Hayward Appointed as Mrs A Hollywood Mrs E Oliver Health Coordinator Mr M Morgan Mr G Mildon Mrs J Round Mrs P Mildon 2008 BBC Programme 2004 70th Anniversary Show sparked controversy around pedigree 2000 2009 dogs. Show Diary introduced 75th Anniversary Show 2009 New Rules and Code of Ethics published After consultation Champion Cards stopped due to information being readily with breed clubs and available from the internet and breed handbooks British breed councils, Collie and International Collie Kennel Club amend Breed Standards to emphasise “Fit for Function, Fit for Life” 2004 Kennel Club created education programme at Animal Health Trust to aid education for breeders and owners on genetic health of dogs. 2008 2008 Rough Collie Breed Council’s website launched, designed Accredited Breeder Scheme launched. by Dareen Bridge who had been appointed Breed Archivist Kennel Club acquires Stoneleigh in 2005 2002 2006 Jasand Medals introduced in memory of Kennel Club agreed to Challenge Mrs J Round, awarded annually. Certification rotation between Rough Introduction of new club logo – designed by Collie Breed clubs. Ayrshire Collie Mr David Round were the first to rotate