Father-Son Duo Crowned Sheep Dog World Champions

A remarkable first has been achieved at the Sheep Dog World Trials, with farmer David Howells and his son, Jack, becoming the inaugural father and son pair to win world titles. David, alongside his Border Collie Wyverne Pip, clinched the overall world championship in a competition featuring approximately 300 handlers from 34 nations. His son, Jack, aged 19, secured the Young Handler world title with his dog Cydros Boss. Both father and son expressed profound surprise and joy at their simultaneous victories. This unprecedented achievement marks a significant moment in the history of the Sheep Dog World Trials. The Howells family, residing on a hill farm in Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot, utilizes sheep dogs as an integral part of their daily farm work. For them, the trials represent not just a hobby but an extension of their passion for their work. David shared his pride in his son, who began working with sheep dogs around the age of 10 and became more deeply involved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jack's dedication and passion for sheep dogs have clearly culminated in this extraordinary success.