Bryning Border Collies

versatile dogs for show and sports

About us...

My affix 'Bryning' is pronounced 'Bry (as in Bryte) - ning' and is actually the name of an area near where we live in Lancashire. My first working sheepdog was registered on the Working Trials and Obedience register simply as 'Bryning Bob' because I couldn't think of a fancy fandangled name at the time and we lived on Bryning Lane. My next WSD soon followed, a little chocolate tri called Spud, he was registered as 'Bryning Hot Potato' (getting more adventurous by then see!). When it came to applying for an affix with the KC for registering my litters Bryning seemed like the obvious word to choose and it was granted as my first choice and so began Bryning Border Collies.

We are a small hobby show and dog sport 'kennel' based in the North West of England; established in 2002 although we have had working sheepdogs and border collies for quite a number of years. I initially started out training and competing in obedience and flyball and eventually decided that I wanted to breed good looking, good natured, keen, lively and biddable border collies…the way I liked them to be!!

I started with a base of pure working bred dogs (mainly line bred to Sadghyl Pip CDX UDX) with a few well bred show dogs to add some type and glamour. The dogs we have of show breeding already have an infusion of working lines as ultimately for me the working drive of the border collie is paramount.

Not all my dogs live with me, I have several living with family and friends also, they are all house pets and much loved members of the family. I try to do as much as possible to keep them (and myself!) entertained from daily runs on the beach and out in the fields to socialisation and obedience classes and a little agility just for fun. Most weekends are taken up with breed shows and competitive BFA flyball (which they love!!).

The breeding side of things is an extension of the hobby, an interest in dogs generally and Border Collies specifically with a particular focus on genetics.

I also own working cocker spaniels and a parson russell terrier, the cockers compete in BFA flyball and the parson, although still a puppy at the moment, will compete in both breed and flyball.

If you have any questions about me, my dogs or any of the things we do or you just fancy a chat please feel free to get in touch!

E-mail me on bryning@hotmail.co.uk or call on 01772 681456

We are based in Lancashire, North West UK and welcome visitors any time!

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