Welcome to the The English Shetland Sheepdog Club website.

Founded in 1914, the ESSC remains the largest and most influential Club to represent the Breed in the United Kingdom. The Club celebrated its centenary in 2014.

On this website you will find all the information you need about the Club and its activities. We hope you will enjoy your visit.

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The Club will be publishing the 2025 Handbook at the October 2025 Championship Show. If you would like to enter your CC winners in the Portrait Gallery and/or place an advert, details are available here.

The 2025 Club Calendar is now available for purchase. Click here for details.

The ESSC is pleased to announce that it is offering discounts on PRA testing to its members through the Canine Genetic Testing (CAGT) at University of Cambridge. Click here for details.

We have limited numbers of the 2020 Handbook available for sale. Click here for details.

The ESSC Welfare and Rescue would recommend the use of our Emergency Contact Form. Please carry one on your person and have an accessible copy at home where it can be easily found. Welfare and Rescue are happy to be included as an emergency contact – Sheila Riding co-ordinator Tel: 07707 179723. It is recommended that you include at least two contacts and please feel free to modify the form to suit your particular needs.

In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) May 2018, the Club has published its Privacy Policy which can be found here. Members who have not completed and returned the form to confirm their acceptance to receive Club mailings, should do so as soon as possible. If you have mislaid your form you can request one from the Secretary, or download one here.

The NEW Shetland Sheepdog Breed Standard DVD is now available for sale and can be purchased on-line here