2015 – Alasdair MacRae

Alasdair MacRae & Gail

SERVICE TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • Served on the USBCHA National Finals Trials and ABCA Hall of Fame committees
  • Assisted in creating the USBCHA judging guidelines
  • Readily responded to numerous USBCHA and ABCA requests for input and help

SERVICE TO WORKING BORDER COLLIE COMMUNITY

  • Supported local clubs and trials though fundraising and donations of time, awards and services
  • Promoted the working Border Collie and sheepdog trials by numerous public interviews in national publications and shows
  • Imported, bred or trained many dogs for handlers across North America with an eye to matching dog and handler for best success
  • Put on free demonstrations for the public to raise funds and increase awareness for local animal shelters.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

  • 1984 Scottish National champion with Mirk
  • 1992 Reserve Supreme International champion with Corrie
  • 1993 Supreme International champion with Nan
  • 1994 Won the BBC “One Man And His Dog” with Nan
  • Won the USHCHA National Finals 12 times
  • Won the USHCHA National Nursery Finals 3 times
  • Won the Bluegrass Classic 11 times
  • Won Meeker 3 times
  • Won over 60 other open trials, many more than once

IN BRIEF

Simply put, Alasdair has brought a sea change in training and handling ability to the Border Collie community in North America. His accomplishments on the trial field are unequaled and have truly raised the bar and set a higher standard for all to strive. Alasdair has shown not only what’s possible but also how to achieve it. Though countless clinics and lessons as well as videos he has shared his knowledge of training, handling and breeding Border Collies. Alasdair has also provided well bred & trained dogs to handlers and farmers across North America. Many of these dogs have had great success on the trial field or become indispensable and valued partners on the farm. Finally, his support for local and national organizations, his professionalism and fairness on the trial field and his commitment to promoting the Border Collie as a work dog make this recognition most well deserved.

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