About the Shetland Sheepdog Club of NJ
The club held its first meeting August 12, 1964, under the temporary name of The New Jersey Shetland Sheepdog Club and seventeen people were in attendance.
In 1966, the club decided on the name The Metropolitan Shetland Sheepdog Club. In 1968 the name was changed to our current name, "The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey".
We held our first Specialty Show and Sweepstakes on May 27, 1973, in conjunction with The Plainfield Kennel Club. Twice a year, the Shetland Sheepdog club holds an AM and PM Specialty Show. One being an Independent Specialty and the other is a Designated Specialty.
April 1, 1979 was the first Obedience Specialty and now the club holds two Obedience Specialties in March.
The Shetland Sheepdog Club has always been a continually active club; we have speakers at our meetings, sponsor seminars and public relations events. The Sheltie Club is a resource for all who own Shelties. We also hold events that are helpful to all pet owners, regardless of the breed.
The membership is open to all who love and own shelties from breeders, conformation and performance exhibitors and companion dog owners.
If you love shelties, we would love for you to attend our meetings and join our club.
Club Events
The Blessing of the Animals
Thanks to Father Mike for Blessing our dogs (and the animal crackers)!
Become a Member
We meet the first Friday of the month from September to June at the Willow Grove Church, 1961 Raritan Rd, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 at 7:30 PM. Dogs are also welcome to attend.
Contact us for membership information at Sheltieclub@sscnnj.net or click below for an application.
Club Officers
President: Herb OBrien
Vice President: Eva Giorgi
Corresponding Secretary:
Sylvette Hartroth
Recording Secretary:
Chris Javornicky
Treasurer: Lisa Stoddard
Board Members: Gail Antonicello
Ursula Dudek
Confirmation Show: Eva Giorgi
Obedience Show: Larry Deetz
Cathy Miller, Sylvette Hartroth, Claire Hunter
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BRUSHING YOUR DOGS TEETH
at our Dec 5th Meeting
1. Begin by touching the teeth and gums with your fingers to get your dog used to the sensation.
2. Touch the toothbrush to all areas of the teeth - front, side, and back - while praising and rewarding your dog for their cooperation.
3. Introduce toothpaste by letting your dog lick it from your finger before adding it to the toothbrush.
4. Brush the top teeth starting from the front and moving to the side and back teeth, holding the upper lip up.
5. Repeat the brushing process for the bottom teeth, starting with the front teeth and moving to the side and back, holding down the bottom lip.
6. Gradually brush both the outside and inside of the teeth for a thorough cleaning.
7. Praise and reward your dog throughout the process to make it a positive experience.
Need Help with your Sheltie or Help Finding a Pup?
We are the experts. We can help if you have questions about your dog. We can give advice in locating pups and help you find a reputable breeder. Breeder/Puppy Referral: https://marketplace.akc.org/
SSCNNJ Breeders
Donna Colletti
Ursula Dudek
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COMING SOON!
Sheltie Club Meeting
December Meeting
December 5th, 2025
7:30 PM
WillowGrove Church
1961 Raritan Rd,
Scotch Plains, NJ
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Our 2026 Obedience shows are booked at the Golden Rule School for dogs on March 7th & 8th, 2026. Check back for more details.
Please Join US!
Christmas Party
Dec 13, 2025
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AGCH MACH 5 Pinnacle First Joyeuse Noel MXG2 PDS MJG2 PJD MFS2 TQX T2B5 DCAT CGC TKN AD IND SSA SJ
Big Congratulations, Lisa and Joy!
AGCH stands for Agility Grand Champion, a title awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to recognize a dog's lifetime achievements in agility. To earn this title, a dog must accumulate a significant number of qualifying scores across various master and premier classes: 100 Master Standard, 100 Master Jumper with Weaves, 75 Master Fast, 75 Time 2 Beat, 50 Premier Jumpers with Weaves and 50 Premier Standard. It is a high-level, lifetime achievement award for dogs with extensive and consistent success in agility competitions.
