There were a total of 123 Sheltie specialites held from January 4, 2007 to December 16, 2007. Only 10 independent specialties registered entries with 65 or more competitors. The average number of entries at all specialty shows combined throughout the year (excluding the National Specialty) was 42. The largest independent specialty show pulled an entry of 87. The least attended specialty had an entry of 6 which was held at an all-breed show. The month of February averaged the largest number of entries per show with 55. This ranking is based solely on the actual number of competitors at the show not the number entered.
#1
American Shetland Sheepdog Association --Albany, Oregon
April 4, 2007
Judges:
Linda More (Intersex) Daniel Wheatcroft (Dogs/Juniors) David Calderwood (Bitches)
Best of Breed: Am/Can/Jp CH Pop Star SS of Northern Farm ROM
Number of Competitors: 384
SHELTIE QUOTE
If you are going to become a really good breeder, not only must you buy the best bitch you can afford but you must also pick the best suitable stud you can find to breed her to.
-- Fran May, Kiloren Shelties
SOURCE: From the article: The necessity of picking a good stud, Sheltie International, June/July 1983, p.8
