The most popular Border Collie stud dog (in England) was a dog named, Wiston Cap the dog which appears on the International Sheep Herding Badge in the pose so characteristic of herding Border Collies. Wiston Cap came to his owner and dedicated student of breeding, John Richardson, when he was but six weeks old. He would lie on his masters coat watching while the house cow was being milked. He was responsive to his masters every move, and was trained to compete in a few trials, winning a total of £1 10s in prize money. In 1965, Wiston Cap became supreme champion at less than two years old and the most sought-after sire the breed had had. His classic markings of white ruff and stockings on a black body, prick ears and white blaze, and his crouching style so epitomised the working Collie that his image became the symbol of the International Sheep Dog Society. Wiston Cap sired three Supreme International Champions: J Murrays Glen in 1971; J J Templetons Cap in 1972; and G Joness Bill in 1974. He was grandsire of four more between 1976 and 1986. Any offspring, known as Wiston Cappers to sheepdog people, were always the focus of attention. In fact, the International Sheep Dog Society staff knew Wiston Caps registration number - 31154 by heart and were reputed never to file his card as it was always in use.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 17:23:25 +0000
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