About the BCCSC
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In 1969, the first Bearded Collie arrived in California, imported from England by Jean Richland.
Out of this love, the BCCSC was born. Founded on January 12, 1997, the Bearded Collie Club
of Southern California’s founders included Jean and Irwin Richland, Paul and Carol Scott,
Sandy and Jim Ellington, Kathleen and Paul Flannigan, Lisa Kampff, Charlene and Jim Boyd. Within the first year, the club
began to hold Fun Matches, Herding and Agility events, and club fun days that would later become our “Beardie
Bounces”. By October 2002, the club became an official AKC licensed Specialty Club for Conformation, Obedience and
Herding. On July 3, 2003, the BCCSC held its first AKC Licensed Independent Specialty Show and Obedience Trial in
Ventura’s Seaside Park. The tradition continued with our club’s “Commotion at the Ocean” Regional Specialty each year in
July until 2016.
In addition, the club organizes a variety of events focused on many interests of our members including herding and
agility events, Canine Good Citizen testing, Beardie health and grooming clinics, and, of course “Beardie Bounces” – just
to let us all be a little silly with our wonderful Beardies.
In 2016, the traditional specialty was moved to Bakersfield where the club held 2 Independent Specialties in one day and
Sweepstakes. 2016’s theme was “Come Fool Around with Us!” since it fell on April Fool’s day!
In 2017, the tradition continues in Bakersfield with 2 Independent Specialties in one day and Sweepstakes. 2017’s theme
was “Hair at the Fair.”
The BCCSC is affiliated with the American Kennel Club and the Bearded Collie Club of America.
Bearded Collie Club of Southern California
Acceptance and use of the information contained on this website constitutes an acknowledgement that the user hereby releases and indemnifies the BCCSC, its
officers, directors, members and agents from any and all liability and damages by the user as a result of any information obtained from this website.
About the BCCSC
No part of this site may be reproduced without written permission from the BCCSC webmaster.
In 1969, the first Bearded
Collie arrived in California,
imported from England by
Jean Richland. Out of this
love, the BCCSC was born.
Founded on January 12,
1997, the Bearded Collie
Club of Southern California’s founders included Jean
and Irwin Richland, Paul and Carol Scott, Sandy and Jim
Ellington, Kathleen and Paul Flannigan, Lisa Kampff,
Charlene and Jim Boyd. Within the first year, the club
began to hold Fun Matches, Herding and Agility events,
and club fun days that would later become our “Beardie
Bounces”. By October 2002, the club became an official
AKC licensed Specialty Club for Conformation,
Obedience and Herding. On July 3, 2003, the BCCSC
held its first AKC Licensed Independent Specialty Show
and Obedience Trial in Ventura’s Seaside Park. The
tradition continued with our club’s “Commotion at the
Ocean” Regional Specialty each year in July until 2016.
In addition, the club organizes a variety of events
focused on many interests of our members including
herding and agility events, Canine Good Citizen testing,
Beardie health and grooming clinics, and, of course
“Beardie Bounces” – just to let us all be a little silly with
our wonderful Beardies.
The BCCSC is affiliated with the American Kennel Club
and the Bearded Collie Club of America.
Acceptance and use of the information contained on this website constitutes an acknowledgement that the user
hereby releases and indemnifies the BCCSC, its officers, directors, members and agents from any and all liability and
damages by the user as a result of any information obtained from this website.
