Sheepdog Training On Offer

13 May: See the International Trial website for an Auction of Training Promises that runs until 07 July. Top handlers and trainers are offering personal training sessions - you just have to bid to secure your favourite trainer.

2008 Land Rover World Sheep Dog Trials

13 May: This week's Competitor Profile is on Serge and Ellen van der Zweep of the Netherlands.  See also many other handler reviews on the associated pages.

30 April: If you are arriving early in South Wales and would like to see some smaller sheepdog trials, a list of those taking place from May until the World Trial is now available on the World Trial website.

The puppy photo contest is going strong with entries once again streaming in from all over the world. Send us your favourite puppy photos and win tickets to the World Trial and your very own desktop 'flip and stand' calendar featuring your puppy photo.The contest runs until 12.00 noon (GMT) May 15th.

Nick Davies, Welsh National Culinary Team Chef, has confirmed his attendance in the Tesco Kitchen Theatre for the World Trial. On Thursday September 11th and Friday September 12th, Nick will cook a selection of recipes highlighting Welsh produce. He will also be giving a Welsh Lamb butchery demonstration

Continental Airlines support American Team

18 March: Continental are offering a discount on fares for all handlers and team members flying to the World Trials.  More details.

Latest UK and Irish Local Trials News, updated weekly.

Go to the NEWS button at the top to see more and for details of International Sheepdog News.

BVA Eye Clinics

06 May : A useful facility for those from the UK looking for a convenient eye examination for any dog. Dates for May and June have been published.

ISDS Major Trials

01 May: Find the ISDS trial locations quickly with the information on this page.

Rules For Trials

11 February: Updated copies of the ISDS 2008 Rules For Trials and the Land Rover 2008 World Sheep Dog Trial Rules are now available.

Society Information

Visit our sponsor.  All the information on membership and dog registration is available from the SOCIETY button at the page top.