Herding is just on of the great things you can do with your Wheaten
Did you know Wheatens can herd?
As U. S. Wheaten owners became more active in AKC performance activities, e.g., agility, obedience and tracking, and realized their dogs were quite capable of successfully competing in these sports, they also developed a keen interest in herding as well. Wheaten Terriers and their owners have participated in all-breed herding tests throughout the United States, from Pennsylvania to Tennessee, to Ohio, Louisiana and California. In addition, some of our SCWTCA members extending all the way to Alberta, Canada, have entered herding tests and competitions. The general consensus from owners, participants and evaluators is that Wheatens have a demonstrated and robust herding capability that could be developed through training to compete and succeed in AKC herding events.
The American Herding Breed Association (AHBA) has accepted the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier as a multi-purpose breed with a herding background, allowed to participate in its herding capability tests and trials since the 1990s. As noted below, several Wheatens have earned AHBA titles and are currently continuing training and competition for more advanced tests and trials. (to see this article in its entirety, please click here)
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So does anybody know when the next Wheaten hearding event will be in Northern California. My 5 year old Maggie had an encounter with about a dozen cows up in the woods and turned them around and marched them down the fence line without ever being told what to do. Surprised me! I’d like to see about testing her abilities sometime.
Kris, you may want to check with someone at the Northern California Wheaten Terrier Club at http://www.scwtcnc.net/ for Northern California events. You may also want to contact our local herding expert Connie to see if she has any information. Her e-mail is clkoehler (at) pacbell.net (replace the (at) with @ to get the correct e-mail.
Hi, Kris and Jon: I do have a specific contact at SCWTCNC for herding events. Please e-mail me at the address listed in Jon’s post, and I’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.