Sianworth Border Collies

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News 2010

11th March - CRUFTS

This year we only had Dram and Whizz at the show, and the boys had a lovely day, making friends all day long, I was really proud of them.

Dog Judge - Christine Richardson

Dram 4th in Post Grad (20 in class)

Whizz 2nd in Veteran (13 in class)

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7th Feb - Midland Border Collie Club Champ Show

Dog Judge - Sheena Kilsby  Bitches - Di Ecob

Dram 4th in Post Grad, Fleck 5th in Open

Paula’s Chase 2nd in Post Grad

Whizz 1st Special Vintage ( over 10 yrs old ),

DOG C C, BEST IN SHOW and BEST VETERAN IN SHOW, such a special day at 10 1/2 years old

To see pics click here

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Unfortunatly we had to miss Boston Champ Show due to severe weather conditions

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1st Jan 2010

We had a visit with the dogs to Aonach Mor (Fort William) to play in the snow.

To see the pics click here

2009 News below

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WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRITMAS

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

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13th December - We made the trip down to LKA and had a super day Judge - Mr John Ritchie

Fleck - 3rd in Open Bitch

Katrina’s Marty - 1st Puppy Dog and Leo - 1st Graduate

Leo’s litter brother ( both out of Star ) Chase owned by Paula Sapsford got 2nd to Leo in Graduate and 5th in Post Grad

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7th & 8th November - We have had a busy weekend

To view pictures taken at the weekend click here

Saturday was Working and Pastoral Breeds of Scotland - Judge Mrs Judith Gregory

Dram 5th Post Grad, Whizz shortlisted in Open, Jess 3rd Minor Puppy Bitch, Fleck 2nd in Open

Katrina’s Marty won Minor Puppy Dog and was Best Dog Puppy and Leo won Post Grad and Star was shortlisted in Limit Bitch WELL DONE

Sunday was Scottish Border Collie Club Champ Show                                    Dog Judge Mrs Di Ecob, Bitch Judge Mrs Juliet Mockford

Dram 3rd Grad, Whizz 1st Veteran, Jess 3rd Minor Puppy & 3rd Novice, Fleck was unplaced in Open

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After a quiet few weeks ( show wise ) on

17th October we went to North East of England Working & Pastoral Breeds Open Show Judge Mrs Lyn Norton

Jess 1st Puppy, Bella 2nd Junior, Dram 2nd Post Grad,

Fleck 1st Open & B.O.B.

18th October we went to North West Border Collie Club Champ Show Bitch Judge Mrs Sylvia Hughes

Jess 5th Novice, Bella 4th Colour Class, Fleck 4th Open

Katrina and Marty ( Sianworth Magical Spell ) where flying the flag at North Of Scotland Sheepdog Club were Marty went Best Puppy in Breed and then BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - WELL DONE

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12th September we made the long journey to Richmond Champ Show

Judge Mrs Toni Jackson

Dram got a super 2nd in Post Grad, Jess and Fleck were unplaced

Sianworth Rustic Charmer (Ted) won Minor Puppy Dog and Best Puppy Dog at his first Show, WELL DONE Joan & John, this qualifies him for Cruft.

Ted is the third from this litter to qualify at their first show.

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On 5th September we went to City Of Birmingham Champ Show

Judge Mr Eric Broadhurst

Dram got 3rd in Grad, Jess got 4th in Minor Puppy and Fleck got 3rd in Open

Another good day for Bob’s pups with Florauna Gone Fishing & Florauna The Countryman both getting 3rds in their classes

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On 29th August we went to Scottish K C Champ Show

Judge Mrs Ann Jordon

Dram got 5th in Post Grad, Whizz - 3rd Open Dog

Jess WON Minor Puppy Bitch at her first show and has qualified for Crufts and Fleck got 2nd in Open Bitch

Marty got 3rd in Minor Puppy Dog and has also qualified for Crufts at his first show

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Having had a busy Summer I am finally able to add some updates

August 3rd We made the long trip down to Exeter for

Paignton Champ Show Judge Mrs Sheila Gay

Whizz - 4th Open Dog, Dram - 5th Post Graduate Dog

Bob & Fleck unplaced

Bob’s daughter Florauna Gone Fishing ( Peggy ) qualified for Crufts

Katrina’s Star got 5th in Limit Bitch and Leo won Yearling

Jess went to stay with my mother and made some new friends at Paula’sJessDownJessComingJessMist2ChaseJess202

Jess went to stay with Paula for a bit and met Mist and Chase

Bournmouth Champ Show Judge Mr Bob Tunicliffe

We could not make the show but Katrina’s Leo got 2nd in Yearling and Bob’s son Florauna Rainbow Warrior got 2nd in Minor Puppy and Puppy Dog and has qualified for Crufts Well Done the third from this litter to qualify

 

Fleck and I attended two weekends, learning how to Search and Track as well as other Working Trial excersises with John Rogerson, we both really enjoyed the busy weekends

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News of the youngsters at 4 1/2 months

Oscar has passed his K C puppy Foundation Course, and has had a family holiday

Ted won Best puppy In Show at a Companion Dog Show winning a big sack of food and a lovely toy.

Marty has been on holiday caravanning with Katrina at the shows, having a great time

Trio has been away helping his Mum on an Agility course and met up with Heather Donnelly on the course who bred Bliss

Disnae has enjoyed the warm weather with trips to the beach

Our Jess has had fun keeping cool on the beach and having short walks with some of the bigger dogs

I have added pictures for most of the pups to their own pages

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Keeping cool on the beach on a daily walk

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June 28th

BLACKPOOL 2009

Although I could not make Blackpool this year, some of our offspring made it and did really well

Katrina’s Star (Sianworth Mystic Star Over Sianworth) got 2nd in Limit bitch

Star’s youngsters

Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) was 2nd in Yearling and Paula’s Chase (Glenfound Simply Magical) got 4th in Yearling

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June 16th

Delighted to hear Bob’s son Florauna The Countryman ( Magregor ) qualified for Crufts at 3 Counties Champ Show at just over 6 months. WELL DONE from a proud Dad

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June 1st

Our Daughter Susan has gone off to America for the Summer to work at a Summer Camp as a Horse Riding instructor, she has settled in well and passed her assessment. I will add a picture page of her trip when we get some

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May 23rd & 24th

A busy weekend Scottish Border Collie Club Open show on Sat a really good day Judge Mrs Winifred Hagan

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 1st Veteran Dog, Res Best Dog & Best Veteran In Show

Bob -3rd Limit Dog

Dram - Sianworth Firecracker 3rd Graduate Dog

Bella - 2nd Minor Puppy & 2nd Puppy

Whizz was awarded TOP DOG points trophy and

Fleck was Joint TOP BITCH

We then made the LONG journey down to Bath Champ Show Judge Mrs K Burnell

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 1st Veteran Dog & Best Veteran In Breed, shortlisted for the C C

Bob -5th in Limit Dog

Bella - Unplaced in Minor Puppy

Ted went off to his new home on Sunday and we wish John and Joan well with him

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May 20th

Due to hackers having somehow got into the Guest Book section we have had to temporarily ( I hope ) remove it, If you wish to comment on the web-site please feel free to e-mail me

I have added new pictures of Bella, Jess and Ted as Ted goes to his new home at the weekend

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May 17th

Scottish Kennel Club Champ show, our first Champ show for some time, although our dogs were not placed Bella really enjoyed her first show and I was really pleased with how she took it all in, Dram and Whizz were unplaced but enjoyed their day out.

Katrina’s Leo came third in Yearling and Star got fifth in Limit

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April 22nd

Final puppy pics (as a litter) added, more pictures will be added as and when new owners send them.

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April 18 / 19th

Four puppies have gone off to their new homes and are settling in well. Jess and Charm (for now) are enjoying the extra fuss and are not really looking for their litter mates

Lots of visitors over the last few weeks, the pups and big dogs really enjoyed all the fuss

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April 12th

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Katrina and Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) on winning BEST IN SHOW at Ross and Cromarty Open Show at just under 18 months. Well Done from Granny Magic and the gang.

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April 8th

Another early start to take the puppies down to Glasgow for hearing testing all passed no problems

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April 3rd

An early start to take the puppies over to Edinburgh for eye testing all passed no problems

Both Fleck and Bella were also Eye tested for predisposition for Glaucoma and were both unaffected.

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March 22nd : Border Collie Club of G B Champ Show

Judges : Dogs : Mrs Angela Gillespie, Bitches : Mrs Heather Donnelly

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 4th Veteran Dog,

Dram - Sianworth Firecracker 4th Yearling Dog

Both Dram and Bob were Eye tested for predisposition for Glaucoma and were both unaffected, Fleck and Bella will be tested when the pups are Eye tested early in April.

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CRUFTS 2009

Although I could not make Crufts this year, some of our offspring made it and did really well

Katrina’s Star (Sianworth Mystic Star Over Sianworth) got 5th in Post Grad bitch

Star’s youngsters

Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) was shortlisted in Sp Junior and Paula’s Chase (Glenfound Simply Magical) got 5th in Sp Junior

WELL DONE BOTH OF YOU

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March 5th

Pups are growing well, eyes are open and they are getting up on their feet and moving round the whelping box at great speed.

GOOD LUCK AT CRUFTS

To Katrina and Star (Sianworth Mystic Star over Glenfound) and Leo (Star’s son) and the Glenfound gang

and Paula and Chase  another Star’s son

and all our friends.

We are staying at home as son Tom is competing in a climbing competition on Saturday and will be back too late for me to set off for the N.E.C. and with young pups here, it is easier to stay at home. Daughter Susan is going with a friend and my shopping list, so will be around the rings at some time.

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February 19th :

Fleck’s pups are here, a surprise array of colours,

2 x Sable & White Dogs, 1 x Black Tri Dog, 1 x Blue & White Dog and a Blue Tri Dog also a Black Tri Bitch

Pups and Mum are doing well.

Visit their page here

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February 1st : Midland Border Collie Club Champ Show

Another Super Day

Judges : Dogs : Mrs Irene Kiff, Bitches : Mrs Karen Dalglish

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Veteran Dog, and BEST VETERAN IN SHOW and was down to the final four for the C C.

Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was again placed Second in Yearling, just behind the Res C C winner

Katrina’s Star - Sianworth Mystic Star Over Glenfound was Second in Post Grad Bitch and her two son’s 

Paula Sapsford’s Glenfound Simply Magical was 1st Junior Dog and

Katrina’s Glenfound Simply Innocent was 4th Junior Dog

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January 29th : FLECK IS SCANNED IN WHELP TO STARSIDE PADDY

Puppies due around 20th February, see Litters Planned page for more information

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16th January : Manchester Champ Show - After a few days at home we went South again down to Stafford, and then spent a few days in North Wales with family again a SUPER day.

Judge Mrs Marion Hopkinson

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Veteran Dog and was down to the final three for the C C.

Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was again placed third in Yearling

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10th January : Boston Champ Show - We made the long drive down to Newark in the cold weather and had a SUPER start to the year.

Judge Mrs Jacky Lloyd

Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Open Dog and the C C, his fourth, not bad at 9 1/2 years

Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was placed third in Yearling and qualified for Crufts 2010

Fleck - Sianworth Mystic Dream J W was shortlisted in a strong Open class

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Christmas 2008

Bella - Starside Gold Dust Over Sianworth joined us just before Christmas and has settled in really well. Visit her page here

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