Sheepdog Trial at Bettmersee

Description

The participant guides a herd of 5 sheep using their dog on a defined course featuring various challenges. They direct their dog using whistling. For the rest, the sheep are guided solely by the dog (Border Collies). A fascinating interaction. The work is evaluated by an experienced specialist who awards points based on their observations. This event counts towards qualification for the 2027 European Championship.
That's why the 50 best dog handlers from all over Switzerland participate. Program September 26 and 27 8:30 AM | Course visit
9:00 AM | Start of the event
4:30 PM | Announcement of results Note: This text was translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Shepherd dog competition with 50 Swiss dog handlers
• Qualification for the 2027 European Championship
• Evaluation by an experienced specialist

General Information

The Sheepdog Trial at Bettmersee takes place on September 26 and 27 in Bettmeralp. Participants guide a herd of sheep using their dogs, mainly Border Collies, on a defined course.

Location

3992 Bettmeralp, Switzerland

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