Competitors
Argentina | Australia| Belarus | Belgium | Brazil | Canada | Chile | Colombia | Croatia | Cuba | Czech Republic | Denmark | England | Estonia | Finland | France | Georgia | Germany | Greece | Guatemala | Hungary | Italy | Japan | Jersey | Latvia | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malaysia | Mexico | Monaco| Netherlands | New Zealand | Northern Ireland | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Puerto Rico | Republic of Ireland | Russia | Scotland | Singapore | Slovakia | South Africa | South Korea | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Ukraine | Uruguay | USA | Venezuela | Wales | Zimbabwe | WILDCARD COMPETITORS | 2011 Champions
We will add individual competitors to this list as each country submits its team. To see a competitor's list from prior WAO events, please go to Past Events.
Australia
Team Organizer: Australian WAO Committee
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Karen Phillips and Cody (Jack Russell Cross) |
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| 400 Division | |
| Frank Fitzpatrick and Zuma (Border Terrier) | |
| Julie Pearson and Magners (Border Terrier) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Megan Bell-Jones and George (Patterdale Terrier Cross) | |
| Diane Rose and Dottie (Spitollie) | |
| Simone Tolhurst and Pip (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Simone Holt and Buster (Border Collie) | |
| Tracey Wansbrough and Spud (Border Collie) | |
| Tom Weir and Hydro (Border Collie) | |
Belgium
Team Manager: Guy Blancke, Assistant Managers: Pascal Bodson, Emiel Vervoort
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Bart De Blanck and Mylow (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Sylvie Van Autryve and Garbhan (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Jo Bundervoet and Skwizie (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Nico Descamp and Roos (Border Terrier) | |
| Bart Van Hecke and Diva (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Silvie De Four and Roxy (Border Collie) | |
| Ann Herreman and Ghentai (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Melissa Heyse and Xena (Border Collie) | |
| Anneleen Holluyn and Hjatho (Mini Aussie) | |
| Tania Verhulst and Zita (Belgica Mix) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Franky De Witte and Uboro (Border Collie) | |
| Kimberly Ruyssinck and Zion (Border Collie) | |
| Erwin Schoffelen and Devil (Border Collie) | |
| Dominique Van Vynckt and Enzo (Border Collie) | |
| David Vannieuwkerke and Trish (Border Collie) | |
| Saskia Vansteelant and Zohran (Border Collie) | |
| Guy Blancke and Jazz (Groenendael) | |
Canada
Team Manager: Nina Durante, Assistant Manager: Mark Eckley
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Barb Flowers and Vegas (Coton de Tulear) | |
| Anneli Hilton-Arksey and Slice (Papillon) | |
Anneli Hilton-Arksey and Pint (Papillon) |
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| Jamie Moreau and Batman (Papillon) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Nicki Gurr and Ninja (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Kayl McCann and Funkee Monkee (Mixed Breed) | |
| Lucie Robertson and Dune (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Nancy Laser and Breeze (Border Collie) | |
| Kayl McCann and Slyce (Border Collie) | |
| Meaghan O'Neill and Wynd (Border Collie) | |
| Deb Rhodes and Britt (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Lynda Caughlin and Coolhand Luc (Australian Kelpie) | |
| Stéphan Henry and Bullitt (Border Collie) | |
| Mark Herfert and Fynn (Belgian Malinois) | |
| Bev Mattson and Zsimba (Belgian Shepherd) | |
| Fred Waters and Tânafon (Border Collie) | |
Denmark
Team Manager: Sanne AmmitzbØll
| 400 Division | |
|---|---|
| Anna Görlitz and Karla (Mixed Breed) | |
| Jannie Rasmussen and Nanna (Swedish Farm Dog) | |
| Susanne Rødtness and Jari (Kromfohrlander) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Sanne Ammitzbøll and Boss (Border Collie) | |
| Anja Gamst and Freddy (Labrador Retriever) | |
| Rikke Rode and Snowy (Mixed Breed) | |
England
Team Manager: Jo Rhodes, Team Coach: Anthony Clarke
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Marilyn Adams and Tia (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Lee Harfield and Bonnie (Cross Breed) | |
| Lee Harfield and Pip (Toy Poodle) | |
| Tamsin Harris-Bryant and Albie (Cross Breed) | |
| Lian Knight and Sizzle (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Dave Russell and Caeyn (Papillon) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Bernadette Bay and Zaz (Shetland Sheepdog) |
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| Wendy Botto and Bambi (Pyrenean Sheepdog) | |
| Gary Cummings and Ellie (Cross Breed) | |
| Nancy Hudson and Zeki (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Gwen Johnson and Mud (Cross Breed) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Jessica Cothay and Cara (Border Collie) | |
| Karen Marriott and Puzzle (Cross Breed) | |
| Leslie Osborne and Fizz (Border Collie) | |
| Martin Reid and Flash (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Jo Tristram and Bitz (Cross Breed) | |
| Shaun Young and Gracie (Working Sheepdog) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Sharon Brooke and Jazz (Border Collie) | |
| Nikki Collins and Yam (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Leah Gardner and Herbie (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Shaun Hunt and Phix (Border Collie) | |
| Sian Illingworth and Edi (Border Collie) | |
| Ian Jackson and Bobbie (Border Collies) | |
| Katie Long and Copper (Working Sheepdog) | |
Finland
Team Manager: Niina-Liina Linna
| 400 Division | |
|---|---|
| Toni Koutu and Pulu (Parson Russell Terrier) |
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| 525 Division | |
| Juha Orenius and Gaia (Border Collie) |
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| 650 Division | |
| Teemu Linna and Piru (Border Collie) | |
| Niina-Liina Linna and Rei (Border Collie) | |
| Niina-Liina Linna and Rhett (Border Collie) | |
| Niina-Liina Linna and Spiiku (Border Collie) | |
France
Team Manager: Christine Charpentier
| 650 Division | |
|---|---|
| Christine Charpentier and Caleb (Border Collie) |
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Italy
Team Manager: Massimo Perla
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Maria Grazia Cini and Ambra Cleo (Mixed Breed) | |
| Roberta Lenticchia and Sissy (Zwergpinscher) | |
| Davide Santilli and Minnie (Mini Poodle) | |
| Ivana Sipalova and Nyo (Jack Russell Terrier) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Fulvio Frassoni and Nelson (Beagle) | |
| Nicola Giraudi and Twister (Parson Russell Terrier) | |
| Alessandro Giuliani and Orsa Maggiore (Schipperke) | |
| Serena Ines Malgaroli and Shahrazad (Mixed Breed) | |
| Francesca Pucciatti and Ettore (Mixed Breed) | |
| Lorella Saccani and Jack (Mini Poodle) | |
| Mariella Tarzia and Pepe (Mixed Breed) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Corrado Carretti and Fly (Border Collie) | |
| Laura Governatori and Effy (Border Collie) | |
| Antonella Natali and Nuvola (Schapendoes) | |
| Sabrina Vivaldo and Trilly (Mixed Breed) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Bruno Bonifazi and Baffy (Mixed Breed) |
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| Giovanni Bruzzichelli and Ob (Border Collie) | |
| Cesare Carretti and Lady-D (Border Collie) | |
| Sandro Cerri and Pedro (Mixed Breed) | |
| Gianluca De Lorenzis and Dare Devil (Border Collie) | |
| Camilla Nari and Perla (Border Collie) | |
Japan
Team Manager: Hisato Tanabe
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Yumiko Imamura and Nicola (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Kaori Kanemasa and Naru (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Nobuko Akiike and Kool (Miniature Poodle) | |
| Miyako Endo and Saya (Boston Terrier) | |
| Yumiko Imamura and Costner (Shetland Sheepdog) (Reserve) | |
| Mimi Shimono and Marie (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Yasunobu Soeda and Kleine (Border Terrier) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Mikio Maeda and Abbey-Lee (Border Collie) (Reserve) | |
| Yuko Matsuoka and Astra Daisy (Border Collie) | |
| Hideko Murai and Zebra (Border Collie) | |
| Toshiyuki Oba and Jungle Beat (Border Collie) | |
| Yoshiko Tanaka and Ichigo (Border Collie) (Reserve) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Yumiko Imamura and Freed (Border Collie) | |
| Yasuko Kamimura and Jazz (Border Collie) | |
| Tomomi Okuma and Wittz (Border Collie) (Reserve) | |
| Saori Saneyoshi and Pudding (Labrador Retriever) (Reserve) | |
| Riyu Takahashi and Peita (Border Collie) | |
| Naoko Ushijima and Dono Summer (Border Collie) (Reserve) | |
Jersey
Team Manager: Louise Eden
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Anita Barette and Bertie (Jack Russell Terrier) |
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| Anita Barette and Tyke (Jack Russell Terrier) (Reserve) |
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| Valery Johnson and Gina (Shetland Sheepdog) |
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| Jane Stafford and Pixie (Portuguese Podengo) |
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| 400 Division | |
| Louise Eden and Smudge (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Valerie Johnson and Connie (Shetland Sheepdog) (Reserve) | |
| 525 Division | |
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Denny Buckley and Penzi (Springer Spaniel) |
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| Georgia De La Cour and Obi (Springer Spaniel) (Reserve) | |
| Oliver Eden and Mayzee (Springer Spaniel) | |
| Di Poingdestre and Blue (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Kim Love and George (Cross Breed) | |
| Di Poingdestre and Ozzy (Labrador Retriever) (Reserve) | |
| Chris Poingdestre and Zed (Border Collie) | |
| Chris Poingdestre and Tod (Border Collie) | |
| Val Poingdestre and Che (Working Sheepdog) | |
Netherlands
Team Manager: Jan Sprij
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Aneska Damen and Gipsy (Papillon) | |
| Marissa Figee and Trixie (Poodle) | |
| Kelly Hogeslag and Micka (Mixed Breed) | |
| Frank Maene and Jaykay (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Ietje Postma and Willow (Papillon) | |
| Ietje Postma and Sonne (Poodle) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Mariën Balt and Zyzo (Mixed Breed) | |
| Arie Geenen and Guy (Fox Terrier) | |
| Angela Koopman and Little Miss Abby (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Frank Maene and Enzo (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Henk Postma and AC/DC (Papillon) | |
| Henk Postma and Dolly (Poodle) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Daniëlle Boshouwers and Eager (Border Collie) | |
| Margreet de Hoogh and Katie (Kelpie) | |
| Janny de Ruijter and Emma (Border Collie) | |
| Cathy McDonald and Jazz (Border Collie) | |
| Henk Timmer and Senna (Border Collie) | |
| Peggy Vos and I-My (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Margot Hoekstra and Mystique (Groenendal) | |
| Sanne Hugen and Daan (Belgian Tervueren) | |
| Willy Kinkel and Dani (Australian Sheperd) | |
| Annemarie and Ploegmakers Fudge (Border Collie) | |
| Patrick Tunders and Mekx (Border Collie) | |
| Frank van Nimwegen and Pirez (Belgian Tervueren) | |
Northern Ireland
Team Manager: Ronnie McAleese
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Patience Bradley and Tony Mary Og (Chihuahua) | |
| Gillian Keys and Trevor (Terrier Cross) (Reserve) | |
| Miriam McDowell and Teddy (Schnauzer/Poodle Cross) | |
| Curtis Mullan and Peggy (Jack Russell Cross) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Ronnie McAleese and Jay (Miniature Poodle) | |
| Louise McClurg and Maxi (Min Schnauzer) | |
| Curtis Mullan and Callie (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Isabel Trotter and Chip (Cross Breed) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Karen Bleakley and Tess (Cross Breed) | |
| Peter Crozier and Brodie (Terrier Cross) | |
| Joanne Hughes and Ziggy (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Kirsty Jess and Buddy (Border Collie) | |
| Kirsty Jess and Jack (Cross Breed) (Reserve) | |
| Carron McCready and Benji (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Cathrine Porter and Yogi (Border Collie) | |
| Catherine Porter and Ziva (Working Sheepdog) (Reserve) | |
Portugal
Team Manager: Jorge Pires
| 650 Division | |
|---|---|
| Jorge Pires and Lash (Border Collie) | |
| Luis Sousa and Toffy (Border Collie) | |
Republic of Ireland
Team Manager: Diana Collie
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| June Archbold and Lily (Jack Russell Terrier) | |
| June Archbold and Little Dude (Mixed Breed) (Reserve) | |
| Donal Ayton and Oscar (Shitzu Cross) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Karen Kelly and Shep (Mixed Breed) | |
| Sinead O'Donovan and Tiggie (Pyrenean Sheepdog) | 525 Division |
| Mary Dolan and Bonnie (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Sarah Glass and Jess (Mixed Breed) | |
| Sheila Maher and Holly (Mixed Breed) | |
| Liam O'Brien and Peggy (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Louise Roche and Roxy (Working Sheepdog) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Mick Byrne and Molly (Mixed Breed) | |
| Derek Keegan and Red (Border Collie) | |
| Liam O'Brien and Mojo (Border Collie) | |
| John Ward and Stan (Lab Cross) | |
Scotland
Team Manager: Tricia Elms
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Mark Bruce and Holly (Jack Russell Terrier) | |
| Natasha Davis and Indie (Parsons Jack Russell) | |
| Emma Fairweather and Pebbles (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Monica Kerr and Kayla (Jack Russell Terrier) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Mark Bruce and Sindy (Jack Russell Terrier) | |
| Allan Brydon and Harvey (Miniature Poodle) | |
| Michelle Henderson and Reilly (Miniature Poodle) | |
| Dane Redford and Cassie (Mixed Breed) | 525 Division |
| Lisa Duggan and Tig (Border Collie) | |
| Laura Innes and Kadyn (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Donna Kerse and Ace (Border Collie) | |
| Kelly Stirling and Ceilidh (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Diane Bisset and Echo (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Emma Jones and Kerri (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Donna Kerse and Jack (Border Collie) | |
| Alan Short and Bobby (Bearded Collie) | |
Spain
Team Manager: JesÚs FernÁndez Crespo
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Laure Metaire and Pepito (Pug) | |
| Maria José Gutierrez Vazquez and Uxia (Bichon-Maltese Cross) | |
| Carlos Souto Tobío and Hachi (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Julio Freire Nogueira and Peka (Border Collie) | |
| Laure Metaire and Pancho (Pug) | 525 Division |
| Felix Fernandez Traseira and Uka (Border Collie) | |
| Julio Freire Nogueira and Chika (Border Collie) | |
| Bruno Otero Romero and Hada (Border Collie) | |
| Jorge Ramos Salinas and Jack (Border Collie) | |
| Carlos Souto Tobío and Indi (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Isabel Comesaña Fernandez and Osa (Belgian Tervuren) | |
| Jesús Fernández Crespo and Coba (Border Collie) | |
| Bruno Otero Romero and Meiga (Golden Retriever) | |
| Francisco Sobral Crespo and Dux (Border Collie) | |
| Maria José Triquet and Anya (Belgian Tervuren) | |
sweden
Team Manager/coach: Eva Marie WergÅrd, Assistant coach: Margareta EkstrÖm
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Lena Riedel and Lycka (Papillon) |
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| Eva MarieWergård and Piraya (Papillon) |
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| 400 Division | |
| Jonas Erlandsson and Sajko (German Hunting Terrier) |
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| Anna Käll and Vira (Parson Russell Terrier) | |
| Maria Melakari and Issi (Shetland Sheepdog) | 525 Division |
| Anna Käll and Chilli (Border Collie) |
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| Eva Marie Wergård and Ozelot (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Jonas Erlandsson and Goblin (German Shorthaired Pointer) |
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| Katarina Holmér and Fiona (Belgian Tervueren) | |
| Fredrika Jonasson and Hippie (Border Collie) | |
| Anna Käll and Colin (Border Collie) | |
United States
Team Manager/Coach: Tracy Sklenar, Team Assistant Coaches:
Sandy Rogers and Greg Fontaine
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Mike Padgett and Kona (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Monique Plinque and Tiki (Papillon) | |
| Sandra Rogers and Quill (JRT) | |
| Ivette White and Zip (JRT) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Jenn Crank and Blaster (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Jenn Crank and Salsa (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Anne Kajava and Manja (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Nancy Kleinhans and Jimmy Dean (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| Delaney Ratner and Jonesy (Schnauzer) | |
| 525 Division | |
Mary Ellen Barry and E-Z (Border Collie) |
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| Mary Ellen Barry and Maizy (Border Collie) | |
| Elicia Calhoun and BreeSea (Border Collie) | |
| Rosanne Demascio and Kiba (Border Collie) | |
| Dudley Fontaine and Sweet (Border Collie) | |
| Jeannette Hutchison and Rumble (Border Collie) | |
| Vanessa Mortarino and Habit (Border Collie) | |
| Maureen Strenfel and Kyna (Border Collie) | |
| Moe Strenfel and Kindle (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Mary Dougherty and Trek (Border Collie) | |
Dudley Fontaine and Maverick (Border Collie) |
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| Stacy Goudy and Maze (Border Collie) | |
| Linda Mecklenburg and Wonder (Border Collie) | |
| Lori Michaels and Solei (Border Collie) | |
| Daisy Peel and Solar (Border Collie) | |
| Terry Smorch and Presto (Border Collie) | |
| Ann Zarr and Skylar (Border Collie) | |
Venezuela
Team Manager: Omar Davila
| 525 Division | |
|---|---|
| José Manuel Davila Rosales and Taita (Border Collie) |
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Wales
Team Manager: Barrie James
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Judith Doble and Scruffy (Cross Breed) |
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| Derek Osbourne and Gizmo (Papillon) |
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| Kaylee Rowsell and Tommy (Poodle) |
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| 400 Division | |
| Martin Cavill and Dylan (Cocker Spaniel) |
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| Rosie Cavill and Spice (Cocker Spaniel) | |
| Mark Douglas and Blossom (Shetland Sheepdog) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Judith Doble and Kali (Cross Breed) |
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| Mark Douglas and Ruby (Kelpie) | |
| Ann Harmes and Noo Noo (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Stuart Harmes and Noo Noo (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Susie Josty and Billie (Working Sheepdog) | |
| Helen Perryman and Jinx (Border Collie) | |
| Connie Sellers and Fly (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Martin Cavill and Zeke (Border Collie) |
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| Mark Douglas and Puck (Kelpie) | |
| Stuart Harmes and Tog (Border Collie) | |
| Susie Josty and Ozzie (Working Sheepdog) | |
Wildcards
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Caterina D'Amato and Peggy (Miniature Pinscher) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Nicola Giraudi and Twister (Parson Russell Terrier) | |
| Serena Ines Malgaroli and Shahrazad (Mix) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Dave Alderson and Goose (Border Collie) | |
| Danielle Boshouwers and Kahlen (Croatian Sheepdog) | |
| Maria Thiry and Ella (Border Collie) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Dave Alderson & Rocky Border Collie) | |
| Wendy Tunders and Tunwill's Aydisa (Border Collie) | |
2011 Champions
| 300 Division | |
|---|---|
| Marilyn Adams and Tia (Sheltland Sheepdog) (England) | |
| Anneli Hilton-Arksey and Slice (Papillon) (Canada) | |
| Derek Osborne and Gizmo (Papillon) (Wales) | |
| Ivette White and Zip (Jack Russell Terrier) (USA) | |
| 400 Division | |
| Nobuko Akiike and Kool (Miniature Poodle) (Japan) | |
| Jennifer Crank and Blaster (Shetland Sheepdog) (USA) | |
| Mimi Shimono and Marie (Sheltland Sheepdog) (Japan) | |
| 525 Division | |
| Mark Douglas and Ruby (Kelpie) (Wales) | |
| Dudley Fontaine and Sweet (Border Collie) (USA) | |
| Jeannette Hutchison and Rumble (Border Collie) (USA) | |
| Leslie Osborne and Fizz (Border Collie) (England) | |
| Deborah Rhodes and Britt (Border Collie) (Canada) | |
| Nigel Staines and Zico (Australian Working Kelpie) (England) | |
| 650 Division | |
| Franky De Witte and Uboro (Border Collie) (Belgium) | |
| Ian Jackson and Bobbie (Border Collie) (England) | |
| Niina-Liina Linna and Rhett (Border Collie) (Finland) | |
| Linda Mecklenburg and Wonder (Border Collie) (USA) | |
