Bearded Collie Club of Canada
National Specialty 2026

June 18-21, 2026

Judges

Conformation

Regular and Non-Regular Classes

Lenka Folget Klimova, Kiaora, Czech Republic

My family have owned dogs for as long as I can remember. My first, very own dog was a Briard and later came the Skye Terrier. I fell in love with Beardies during my two years living in the world famous kennel in Belgium - FIRSTPRIZEBEARS. I bought my first Beardies from there and started my own breeding programme. I have bred over 20 Champions; Best in Show winners, Best in Group winners, and Specialty winners. The first Czech bred Bearded Collie that gained a Best in Show title in the Czech Republic was from my breeding and co-owned by me. My dogs were also the foundation or first ever of the breed, in other countries (i.e., Lithuania and Israel).

I have been President of the Bearded Collie Club of the Czech Republic for more than 15 years.

In 2012, I passed my judging exam for Beardies. I am now approved to judge all breeds in FCI Group 1. I have been honoured to judge Beardies at Championship Show level in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Finland, Norway and the Czech Republic.

Sweepstakes and Veteran Sweepstakes

Filippo Ripoli, Del Cuore Impavido, Italy

My passion for dogs was born along with me…since I was a child I’ve loved them all, but I’ve been always keen on “shaggy dogs”.

In 1997 I’ve had my first bearded named Teo, not only he was my first champion but he was the starting point of everything: we began learning everything together, attending handling and grooming courses.

In 1998 Trudy, my first female arrived as a gift for my high school diploma and In 2000 I had her first litters.

Eventually in 2006 I registered my kennel with the name “Del Cuore Impavido”.
In my breeding program, I used subjects coming from Firstprizebears, Double Scotch, Potterdale, Farmarens, Kiltondale, and many other breeders I collaborated with, until I selected my own ideal type, which I believe is well recognizable by its heads and bodies.

I’ve achieved countless great results and championships that culminated in 2015 in winning the world dog show Best In Show with Rony. I am very happy that I’ve exported many dogs and proud to know that there’s “Del Cuore Impavido” blood running through lots of Beardies in prestigious kennels around the world such as Australia, China, Canada, Russia, Colombia, Mexico and all around Europe.
Again thank you for giving me this opportunity and honour.