Brian Wistrom — Herding

After getting our first registered Bearded Collie {Artisan Autumn Eclipse} in 1996, my wife and I started our careers in herding as well as conformation.

Some 26 years later, we have shown all our Beardies to their AKC Conformation Championships and handled them to their herding titles as well. CH Liam HSAs, CH Lauren HXIs, DC Lochie HXAs HIBs, DC Leo HXAs HIBs (Lochie’s son), CH Linus HXAs (Liam’s grandson). We’re currently trialing with three Beardies; Linus, and our two Scottish imports, Harrey and Lewis.

In 2007 I started judging AKC herding trials and in 2018 I added AHBA trials as well. As a judge I look for the dog and handler partnership in handling each situation as it arrises and applaud the time and effort that each team has gone through to be successful.

I look forward to seeing you and your dog(s) on the field and wish the best for everyone.