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Dogs must be at least 6 months old.
For the Herding Instinct Test, dogs need have NO training on stock. Any dog
endangering stock by biting or excessive chasing will be excused.
Any dog showing aggression toward people in or out of the ring will be asked to
leave the grounds.
All dogs must have proof of current rabies vaccination available for inspection if
requested.
Bitches in heat may take part in the test, but must wait until all other dogs have
participated.
Dogs must be on leash at all times except while competing. For their safety,
children must be under supervision at all times, and not allowed to run around
the farm or climb on fences or equipment. Unruly children will be asked to leave
the grounds.
You will be assigned a fifteen-minute time period. Please check your
confirmation and be on time.
DIRECTIONS
NJ Turnpike South to Exit #7/BORDENTOWN/TRENTON
US-206 South
Go 8.3 miles south of the Red Lion Circle (i.e., the intersection of Rt 206 and
Rt 70).
Turn right toward Medford onto Stokes Rd (also called Rt 541).
House is third on left. Brown house with a brown fence that goes right up to the
road
The
following dogs passed in 2010:
| DOG |
OWNER |
| Countess Chloe Lily Delaney Rose |
Debbie Ransome |
| Hogan's Double Eagle |
Sherry Wilson |
| Greenwood's Uptown Moonshine |
Jennifer Diedrich |
| Foxtale's Idle Dice |
Anne Norton |
| Honeyfox Lady Scarlet |
Janice Corsilli |
| Harmony Heavens to Murgatroyd |
Lynne Portsmore |
| Jorash II |
Sylvia Lim |
| Harmony Dudley Do-Right |
Joan Giesler |
| Maple Valley's Lady Marmalade |
Diane Kardel |
| Rump Roast |
Michael Janensch |
| Fairysteed Calypso |
Peg Wright |
| Dexter Moeller (Bhund) |
Lucas & Veronica Moeller |
| CH. Aubrey's Tails of Mystery (CWC) |
Cindy Savioli |
For those of you who like
to keep track of how we do, our history
is shown below:
| 11/06/10 |
23 |
13 |
57% |
| 11/09/09 |
22 |
15 |
68% |
| 10/28/08 |
20 |
16 |
80% |
| 10/27/07 |
19 |
15 |
79% |
| 10/28/06 |
19 |
15 |
79% |
| 10/29/05 |
28 |
21 |
75% |
| 10/23/04 |
27 |
20 |
74% |
| 11/1/03 |
26 |
20 |
77% |
| 11/2/02 |
28 |
19 |
68% |
| 11/3/01 |
27 |
19 |
70% |
| 11/4/00 |
28 |
15 |
54% |
| 11/6/99 |
27 |
20 |
74% |
| 10/31/98 |
26 |
18 |
69% |
| 11/1/97 |
25 |
17 |
68% |
| 11/2/96 |
24 |
15 |
63% |
| 4/1/95 |
20 |
17 |
85% |
| 11/4/95 |
25 |
17 |
68% |
Commonly
Used Herding Terms
Style
Gathering: a style of bring
animals to the handler, sometimes called
“fetching”, or, in Australian
usage, “heading”.
Driving: taking the livestock
away from the handler, or from one side
to another at right angles to the handler,
either naturally or upon direction from
the handler to do so.
Approach
Approach: the manner in
which the dog comes in to the stock,
a “smooth” approach being
most highly prized, that is, the dog
moves very steadily and surely without
bounding around, weaving or jumping
in aggressively.
Wide Running: a dog that
makes wide passes around the stock,
naturally keeping a good distant off
the stock.
Close Running: a dog that
runs in very close to the stock, trying
to get as close as possible as it passes
off the stock.
Wearing
Wearing: the side-to-side
movement of the dog, in a pendulum motion
or half-circle pattern, to keep the
herd or flock grouped.
Bark
Force Barking: the dog
generally works quietly, but in situations
where the stock challenges the dog,
the dog barks as a pre-curser to a nip.
Eye
Eye: an intense gaze used
by the dog to control the stock, often
accompanied by a creeping or crouching
approach to the animals.
Strong-Eyed: shows the
above qualities to a marked degree.
Medium-Eyed: showing the
“eye” but without the crouching
approach.
Loose-Eyed: a dog does
not show an intense gaze at all times
in the stock; such dogs may glance around
or at the handler from time to time.
Power
Power: strong self-confidence;
a dog with power can move stubborn or
fighting animals, often without nipping.
Weak: lacking confidence
to stand up to stubborn stock; such
dogs often turn tail to run away when
confronted with a challenge from the
stock.
Heading:
nipping at the heads of livestock to
turn them.
Heeling:
nipping at the lower part of the hind
legs of livestock to move them forward.
Wool-pulling:
nipping or gripping at the bodies of
sheep, marking the flesh by tearing
out hunks of wool (called “body
biting” on cattle); biting at the
body of any type of stock is a fault.
Outrun:
the dog leaves the handler’s side
and move around to the other side of
stock located some distance away.
Lift:
the approach to the stock to start it
moving after completion of the initial
outrun.
Fetch:
the dog moves the stock toward the handles.
Gather:
the entire outrun/lift/fetch.
Balance:
the position taken by the dog, well
back from the stock, which enables the
dog to control the direction of the
stock and cover any attempts by the
stock to break away.
“Go
By”: the traditional
Scottish command to direct the dog to
move clockwise around the stock.
“Way
To Me”: the traditional
Scottish command to direct the dog to
move counter-clockwise around the stock.
PWCCGS
Herding Instinct Test Frequently Asked
Questions
Q:
What training or experience does my
dog need? It has never seen sheep.
A: No prior experience or training is
required. However, your dog must be
able to run for 5 minutes.
Q:
Do I need to participate?
A: Yes, you will be in the ring with
the dog.
Q:
What training or experience do I need?
We do not own sheep.
A: No prior experience or training is
required.
Q:
Why is the test conducted?
A: Many Corgis have a natural herding
instinct. Corgis were originally bred
to herd cattle.
Q:
How is the test conducted?
A: You and your dog (on a leash) are
placed in a pen at least 50 feet in
diameter with 3 sheep, the Tester, and
a stockdog (frequently a Border Collie)
which helps the Tester manage the sheep
between dogs, and during if necessary,
for a maximum of 15 minutes. Your dog
must herd the sheep for a total of 5
minutes. If your dog does not show interest,
you will be encouraged to 'herd' or
chase the sheep to show the dog how.
Q:
Is the test strenuous for the dog?
A: The dog must be able run for 5 minutes.
If your dog is overweight or out of
shape, this can be difficult.
Q:
Is the test cancelled if it rains?
A: No, the test is held rain or shine.
Q:
Can I receive a refund if I can not
attend?
A: No refunds are provided.
Q:
How often do you hold the test?
A: The PWCCGS sponsors a Herding Instinct
Test once a year, in the fall.
Q:
Can I enter again next year if my dog
does NOT pass?
A: Yes, you may enter as often as you
like.
Q:
Can I enter again next year if my dog
does pass?
A: Yes, you may enter as often as you
like.
Q:
Do I have to be a member of your club
to participate in the test?
A: No, the test is open to all Pembroke
Welsh Corgis, 6 months or older.
Q:
I am the dog's owner, can my son or
daughter handle the dog?
A: Yes, anyone over the age of 12 may
act as a handler.
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