Cascade Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club

Events Introduction

Calendar of Events

Conformation

"Sennenhund" means "dog of the Alpine pastures..." His willingness to work afforded the Alpine herdsman with a companion and he was often called upon to perform many farm chores other than herding and guarding.

--Veterinary Information Network, Inc.

How to Get Started:

-	GSMDCA Herding Page: General herding information, test information, and links to additional resources.

Herding in the Northwest:

-	GSMDCA Herding Page: General herding information, test information, and links to additional resources.
-	Brigand's HideOut: Herding facility in Battleground area of Southwest Washington State, just north of Vancouver.
-	PackLeader: Herding training resource in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Where to Find Herding Events:

We'll do our best to keep our Events Calendar up-to-date with upcoming herding events. But just to be safe, be sure to check out these additional resources:

-	The American Herding Breed Association: Upcoming AHBA Trials

Additional Resources:

-	The American Herding Breed Association: The American Herding Breed Association was founded in 1986 in response to the increasing interest in herding activities by owners of a wide variety of breeds. The AHBA was set up to help provide information in response to inquiries from those interested in herding and the herding breeds.
-	Dogpatch Herding Page: A wealth of herding information links.
-	Herding Capability Test - An Overview (PDF): Provides an overview of the Herding Capability Test Program
-	Herding Capability Test - In-Depth (PDF): Provides a more in-depth discussion of the Herding Capability Test Program