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ABCA Disciplinary Action – Aug. 2023

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023

William Travis Basham of Bowling Green, KY, has been suspended indefinitely from membership in the ABCA following his arrest on August 11, 2023 for alleged animal cruelty, and the confiscation of his dogs by law enforcement authorities on that date. ...
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High Volume Breeders – 2021

Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

The ABCA does not endorse high volume breeders. The main purpose of the ABCA is to protect and promote the working Border Collie. Good working Border Collie breeders rarely produce more than a few litters per year. It is the intent of the ABCA to en...
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2022 ABCA Annual Newsletter

Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

The 2022 ABCA annual newsletter is available online here
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High Volume Breeders – 2020

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

2021 ABCA Annual Newsletter

Posted on November 25, 2021November 25, 2021

The 2021 ABCA annual newsletter is available online here
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ABCA Disciplinary Action – Aug. 2021

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021

ABCA membership was revoked by a vote of the Board of Directors for Anthony (Tony) McAlister for conviction of crimes of moral turpitude. Effective October 1, 2021.
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High Volume Breeders – 2019

Posted on May 10, 2021October 22, 2021

2020 ABCA Annual Newsletter

Posted on December 20, 2020March 22, 2023

The 2020 ABCA annual newsletter is available online here
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High Volume Breeders – 2018

Posted on September 2, 2020October 22, 2021

ABCA Disciplinary Actions – Apr. 2020

Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020

Seth Lins (JTail Border Collies) of Arvon, Pennsylvania, has been suspended indefinitely from membership in the ABCA following his arrest on October 11, 2019 for alleged animal cruelty/neglect, and the confiscation of a number of his dogs by law enfo...
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