Nearly 32 years ago, a
group of Winnipeg Sheltie breeders, all sharing an
infinite love for the shelties, got together one cold
January evening, and decided to form a sheltie club.
They had a vision, a
common goal... to associate themselves to work
together for the betterment and furtherance of their
shelties, to disseminate knowledge, sportsmanship, and
friendly competition, to have the welfare of the
Shetland Sheepdog at heart, and to do their utmost to
direct the club towards the purpose and ideals for which
it was created.*
Thus, the Winnipeg Area Shetland Sheepdog
Association was born.
Since that time, the members of WASSA have grown to
include sheltie fanciers throughout Winnipeg and the
province of Manitoba, with interests beyond breeding and
showing their dogs. These interests include all
levels of activities, from social and educational
activities to competitive events such as obedience,
rally, agility, and herding.
The members of WASSA are very active in the sheltie
community, and are looking forward to expanding our
focus in the coming years. From seminars to
shows, to potlucks and picnics, annual awards and walks in the
park... there is something for everyone sharing a common love of
getting together and doing things with our shelties.
As we move forward and look to the future, some
of our goals include a number of new activities and
social events for our members and to provide recognition
in all areas of competition and events available to the
Sheltie fancier today.
We are proud of all we have achieved over the years, and
look forward to all that is yet to come.
