Bogart, Border Collie
Birthday - February 1, 1999

Bogart, or Bug as he's known around the house, is my first Border Collie. He was left at Second Chance Animal Shelter in Shaftsbury, VT at about 6 weeks of age and taken into BC rescue.  Bogart came to me over Columbus Day weekend in October 1999 at about 8 months old. 

We entered the ring for the first time in June 2000.   In October 2007, after winning a bronze medal in the DOCNA Nationals North America Challenge Veteran Division, Bogart and I entered the ring for the last time at the National Border Collie Specialty in Missouri and placed 3rd in that Excellent Standard run in the competitive 20” class.  What a great way to retire from active competition!  Bogart and I have qualified for USDAA, AKC or DOCNA Nationals every year since 2002.  Bogart is a few super q’s away from his USDAA ADCh and has 4 QQ’s toward his MACH.

A happy go lucky dog, Bogart is willing to try just about anything. He's a wonderful teammate and often runs the course with students or anyone who wants to play as long as they have COOKIES of course.   Bogart’s served as a back-up dog at Speedoggie Agility Camp for several years and he hasn’t missed playing with a Flying High student there in 4 years.

He’s happy to do whatever you ask as long as cookies are involved.  Since moving to CT swimming in Long Island Sound and chasing seagulls has become a favorite treat.  He’s also the best co-pilot ever, sitting up and keeping me company on long Sunday night drives home.

His favorite pastimes are chasing squirrels and barking – and he's very good at both.  People always know when Bogart is around as his is the only voice that can be heard.  Bug likes camping, hiking, tugging and swimming – even in the dead of winter.  We've played flyball, done rally and tried herding but agility was also his favorite game. Oh yes, did I mention that he likes COOKIES!

Bogart happily tests all new agility equipment and treats that come his way.