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The Finals run from September 30 to October 5, 2025, at Lazy Spade Ranch, 12 miles west of Alturas off Highway 299. Four judges will oversee the event: two for Open runs, two for Nursery runs, and all four for the Saturday Finals. The schedule includes Preliminary Open and Nursery runs (Tuesday–Friday), Open Semi-Finals for the top 40 dogs (Saturday), and the Double Lift Championship for the top 17 dogs (Sunday). The Sunday Finals feature an International Course with a longer 800-yard outrun, gathering 20 sheep in two groups, and a complex sequence of driving, shedding, and penning.
Judges from around the globe will evaluate this event, including Dean McCauley from Larne, Northern Ireland; Mosse Magnusson from Valdemarsvik, Sweden; Linda Tesdahl from Mount Airy, Maryland; and Robin Dean from Lancashire, England.
Set against scenic alfalfa fields, the event includes a trade show with local artisans, food concessions, and family activities. Sponsorship opportunities offer benefits like VIP access, program listings, and event swag. Volunteers are needed to support the event. For details, visit www.sheepdogfinals.org or contact Geri Byrne at (541) 891-7518 or geri@bcollies.com
