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Sheepdogs<\/h1>\n

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Sheepdog Finals: September 29-October 4, 2026<\/p>\n

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Sheepdog Resources<\/h2>\n

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Sheepdog Finals<\/a><\/h5>\n

The 2026 USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals will be returning to Alturas, CA September 29 – October 4, 2026 Learn More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Qualifying Points<\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

Qualifying points for Open and Nursery sheepdogs for 2026 are currently being tallied and posted. \u00a0Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Upcoming Trials<\/a><\/h5>\n

See a list of all upcoming USBCHA sanctioned trials so you can plan your trial year! \u00a0Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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World Trial<\/a><\/h5>\n

The 2026 World Sheep Dog Trial September 16th \u2013 20th, 2026 at Huntington Farm in the Scottish Borders. \u00a0Learn More<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sheepdog Finals Archives<\/h5>\n

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Curious about the past? The USBCHA Sheepdog Finals Archive<\/a> has complete results of Finals and links to webcast video from 2019 to the present.<\/p>\n

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Tips & Help<\/h5>\n

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Whether you’re about to attend your first sheepdog trial as a spectator or if you want to put on a trial of your own, we’ve got the educational resources<\/a> you need.<\/p>\n

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Purina Awards<\/h5>\n

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The Purina Awards<\/a> honor North America\u2019s top winning Open and Nursery dogs from trials held throughout the year.<\/p>\n

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Banner photo by Michele Lawrence, Photographic Arts<\/p>\n

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