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.
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 sscnnj@gmail.com or click below for an application.
Club Events
MARCH MADNESS
Independent Specialty Show
Was a great success! It was raining cats and dogs (mostly dogs). Thanks to all who participated and to Ursula and Eva who helped make it happen.
Congratulations, Owen!
Owen got his first major
On April 6, 2024, Eva and Tony's Owen got his first major. Looking forward to seeing him get many more!!!
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: Herb O’Brien
SSCNNJ Breeders
Donna Colletti
Ursula Dudek
Pat Marchello
Herb OBrien
Club Officers
President: Donna Colletti
Vice President: Herb O’Brien
Corresponding/Recording Secretary:
Andrea Tornatore
Treasurer: Lisa Stoddard
Board Members: Lou Antonicello
Ursula Dudek
Eva Giorgi
Confirmation Show: Eva Giorgi
Ursula Dudek
Obedience Show: Larry Deetz
Cathy Miller
Sylvette Hartroth
COMING SOON!
Sheltie Club Meeting
First Meeting of the Year
Sept 6th, 2024
WillowGrove Church
1961 Raritan Rd,
Scotch Plains, NJ
EXCITING NEWS!
Starting May 3rd, we will add a ZOOM meeting option. Stay tuned for details!
We have also added a PayPal feature for Dues and Donations.
Special congratulations to DM
and Bowie!
On Friday, Bowie went Best of Winners earning just a point.
On Saturday, he went Winners Dog for 2 more points. Sunday he earned another point and the icing on the cake was taking 4th place in Owner Handled Herding Group!
The Shetland Sheepdog Club of Northern New Jersey congratulates all participants in our End of Summer Designated Specialty.
The club was represented by Bowie owned by DM, Blue Ray owned by Alicia Epstein, owned by Eva and Tony, and Mosey owned by Herb.
