The Yorkshire Collie Club was founded in 1952 by several enthusiasts, to serve the Yorkshire area which covered the largest concentration of Breeder/Exhibitors of the time. Originally the club held two shows per year, an Open show and a members Limited show, scheduling mixed classes for Rough and Smooth Collies. This continued until 1970, when separate classes were introduced for the two varieties.
Five years later the club was declared to be for Rough Coated Collies only.
The first Championship show was held in 1963 at the Corn Exchange Leeds, the judge being Mr J Broderick of Shearcliffe fame, and there were 94 exhibits.
The club quickly rose in strength and in 1968 the first edition of the now famous Yorkshire Collie Club Handbook was published, and this very professional yearly publication quickly became a ‘must have’ on every Collie lovers book shelves. Initially edited by Audrey Chatfield, Gordon Duncan and Jack Wigglesworth, it evolved over the following 21 years, eventually becoming the predecessor of the International Collie Society handbook. A full set of Yorkshire Collie Club handbooks are still considered an enviable addition to any collection of Breed memorabilia
The present objectives of the club are:
1) To promote and encourage the breeding of Rough Collies.
2) To support and give exhibitions of Rough Collies.
3) To protect and advance in every legitimate way the interests of the Breed and of the Members of the Club.
CLUB ARCHIVES. Click here to view the YCC show archives, giving a photographic history of all BIS winners since the first Championship Show .
.Members of the Yorkshire Collie Club must agree to abide by the Kennel Club Code of Ethics as follows:
The Kennel Club General Code of Ethics
Will properly house, feed, water and exercise all dogs under their care and arrange for appropriate veterinary attention if and when required.
Will agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation on any of their dogs which alters the natural conformation of the animal, may report such operation to the Kennel Club.
Will agree that no healthy puppy will be culled. Puppies which may not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable homes.
Will abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.
Will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally.
Will agree not to breed from a dog or bitch which could be in any way harmful to the dog or to the breed.
Will not allow any of their dogs to roam at large or to cause a nuisance to neighbours or those carrying out official duties.
Will ensure that their dogs wear properly tagged collars and will be kept leashed or under effective control when away from home.
Will clean up after their dogs in public places or anywhere their dogs are being exhibited.
Will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change.
Will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership when placing dogs in a new home.
Will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.
Will not sell any dog to commercial dog wholesalers, retail pet dealers or directly or indirectly allow dogs to be given as a prize or donation in a competition of any kind. Will not sell by sale or auction Kennel Club registration certificates as stand alone items (not accompanying a dog).
Will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs nor mislead any person regarding the health or quality of a dog.
Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, and/or disciplinary action by the Kennel Club and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.
