Pawcific Border Collies South(Updated Feb. 2010) |
Here is my history in Border Collies. As many of you might know, Kathy Fish, my Mom, and Jennifer Fish, my Sister, also breed Border Collies under the Pawcific prefix. We are separate households, so we recently decided to start distinguishing each others dogs and lines. Thus, I became Pawcific Border Collie South, and my Mom and Sister, are Pawcific Border Collies North. I hope this clarifies some of the confusion. Please take the time to visit their site, Pawcific Border Collies North.Emily Fish, Camas, WA |
To begin... |
I first was interested in the Border Collie breed when we lived in Australia during 1997-8. During that time I had the pleasure of borrowing many BC's for junior showmanship. When we started the search for a bigger dog for Jenny to use in juniors, she acquired Blaze, Ch Kellagem Kalkite PT, RN, ROM. Even though Blaze is not owned by me, he is one special BC and encompasses some of the most well respected old lines in Australia, Minimbah. I had the pleasure of meeting many top BC's in Australia while we were there, including a few special ones that really in my mindset are "what a BC should look like." Some of these dogs include, Ch Khayoz Soul Deep, Ch Nahrof Say No More, Ch Korella Fire N Ice, Ch Monochrome Maestro, and many more. |
Back in the USA... |
Back in the USA, I have had the pleasure of showing many BC's to championships through my handling career. I am thankful to the owners for allowing me to show their dogs and letting me have fun with the BC's! At this time I have too many cliental to list here, but you can visit my handling site to see them. |
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The first BC of my own... |
Haze came to me in September 2005 and became one of my heart dogs quite quickly. She was 4.5 years of age when she came home. During 2006 Haze quickly gained her Championship with multiple BOB wins. After she finished, I promised her she would never have to step into the conformation ring again. Haze is not quite so fond of the pretty thing and would much rather be in the pond or any source of water, her absolute favorite place to be, cold or hot, rain or shine, even breaking through ice is good with her! She also enjoys herding, although she is quite soft and may never get past a simple PT, she loves it and complains thoroughly if I go herding without her! Haze is currently retired but is my son's bed dog and is totally spoiled by Evan! |
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Above: My Haze, Below: Haze doing what she loves best!! |
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My first litter... |
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Left, boy puppy, Pawcific Royal Legacy, on right is Roo |
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Roo at 8 weeks old and below making her silly smile! |
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Roo pictured below getting a Group 3! |
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Judging... |
In March 2006, I had the pleasure of judging Puppy Sweepstakes at the Kentuckiana Border Collie Club specialty. I ended up with a big entry with lots of quality puppies to choose from. Out of that group I gave Best in Sweeps to Majestic Avatar Storm Warning (from 9-12 mth), a gorgeous dog that I still love today and he has gone on to have a successful career. Best Opp. in Sweeps was to Ariel Linwald Bean Si (from 9-12 mth), at the time I did not know, but she is a Blaze daughter, who has gone on to win Best Bred By at Eukanuba in 2006 & 2007 for two consecutive years! I also want to point out a third puppy that if I had a third place, I would have given him it. His name is Hot Shot Catch Me If Ewe Can. He was obviously a 6-9 puppy and needed a bit of time to grow into himself, but I could see lots of potential on the day and wished I could have awarded him something more. |
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More BC puppies... |
During the Summer 2006, I had the opportunity to co-breed another BC litter with Ronna Stewart, Jennifer Fish, and Kathy Fish, this one out of Ch Glenloy Bunyip bred to Blaze. "Rita" tortured us by having 10 puppies, all named after Barbie dolls. Out of that litter came, Ch Pawcific Way Out West, "Brand" who finished out of Bred By with multiple BOB's, BISS Ch Pawcific Dream Date, "Lucy" who has way to many wins to list here, Ch Pawcific Timeless Treasure, "Summer" who I have had the pleasure of showing, Pawcific In A Barbie World, "Mattel" Jenny's newest performance hopeful, Pawcific Midnight Moon, "Kisha" in Colombia, Pawcific Trace of Lace, "Bonnie" owned by a great family and is Lauren's juniors dog, and the loving companions, Kelly, Pink, and Carson. |
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A special new addition... |
For many years I have always admired the red merle color and in February 2007 I had the opportunity to import, CH Red Ryder at Real Pearl, "Sparky" from Hungary. Sparky is definitely my second heart dog in BC's and I would not trade him for the world. He is the most out going, fun loving, wild, good with anyone, BC in the world. Plus he has many great dogs in his background. Of course he loves herding, but quite frankly needs to grow up a bit mentally before serious training. In the meantime, we are having fun showing the world that BC's do come in other colors! |
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Sparky is pictured below going WD at the BCCNC specialty show in August 2008! I am very proud of my Sparky! He finished on Valentine's Day 09!! |
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More puppies...my third litter... |
In Spring 2007, I bred Haze for her only litter here at Pawcific. After some thought, I decided to breed her to a very special dog I handled in the ring, Ch Winpara Dragonfire, "Brayden". Haze welcomed 4 puppies into the world on April 3, 2007. The puppies include, Pawcific Healing Thoughts, "Shasta" who lives with Katie and Aaron and has both of his majors towards his Championship but is now pursuing an agility career, Ch Pawcific Strike A Pose, "Vogue" co-owned with Jeanette Jolly, she won Best Puppy in Sweeps in Portland, Oregon in January 2008!, Ch Pawcific's RJ at Mt Denali, "Denali" owned by Kelly Nielsen and who finished in Jan. 2009 and now is looking forward to performance events. |
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Vogue pictured above and Denali pictured below. |
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A new regional club... |
In the summer of 2006, a group of us in the Northwest started a regional Border Collie club, Pacific Northwest Border Collie Club. I became the first President and have enjoyed being part of the process of establishing a new club. Eventually we will become AKC affiliated, with hopes of holding specialty shows and other performance events.On the club issue, I am also a member of the Border Collie Society of America. In that club, I am the committee chair for the Affiliate Club Committee. I am also an approved breed mentor. And in 2011 will be co-chairing the Border Collie Nationals in Albany, Oregon. |
In 2008... |
In 2008, I some how acquired a few more BC's. The first from Bonnie Harris, Wildair Because I'm Blue, "Alice" who is from the Kenny/Morgan litter and was the only blue merle. I told Bonnie that she had to keep her at least in the breeding program, as her blue merle line is starting to diminish. So, she came home with me and the main reason she is here is because she is blue (hence the name!). She is co-owned with my sister, Jennifer Fish. We are just getting ready to breed her for her first litter, which shall be exciting!Another addition is a special boy that I had the pleasure of handling and as of March 2008, owned, Ch Winpara Dragonfire, "Brayden". Bray is a great dog and just loves me. Brayden spent some time with friends and finished his RN with high scores! He sired several litters while at my house. As of January 2010, Brayden now lives with someone else and I no longer have any dealings with him. It was sad to see him go, but it was time for him to move onto new and better things. |
More puppies...my fourth litter... |
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In Oct. 2008, my fourth litter was born. I had the opportunity to lease Roo, Ch Pawcific Hundred Aker Wood, for a litter here at Pawcific. I decided to breed her to my very own Brayden, Ch Winpara Dragonfire, as I loved the puppies from my previous Brayden/Haze litter. Puppies were born on my sisters birthday, so I asked Jenny what I should name them. We jokingly came up with the theme of her favorite drink, Pumpkin Spice Latte with Cinnamon Sprinkles, and that's what we named them! 5 puppies in total, 3 gold boys, 1 black boy, and 1 black girl. Two of the puppies I am growing up a bit longer to see if they can uphold their early promise. Pawcific Morning Latte, "Windy" is co-owned by Ardell Parkin and Jennifer Fish, Pawcific Pumpkin Spice Latte, "Chai" spent some time with Dixie Rae and is now back home. The other puppies Max, Apollo, and Cinnamon have great companion homes! |
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Above: Chai on top, Windy on bottom(Pictured at 7 weeks old) |
More judging... |
In 2009, I had the pleasure of judging Border Collie's twice. The first was at the BCCNC show in Grass Valley, CA, where I judged puppy and veteran sweepstakes. At the Nor Cal specialty, I had the opportunity to present the BC seminar for BCSA. I really enjoyed teaching others about this wonderful breed and hope to do more seminars in the future. I am an official BCSA breed mentor.The second was at the BCSA National Specialty show where I judged the first Futurity competition. Although a small entry for a new item at the Nationals, I found some lovely dogs.In the beginning of 2010 I am retiring from handling to put my application in to be a judge full time. It is one of my passions and I can't wait to start in my new adventures. |
Late 2009/2010 happenings... |
Yes more litters!! Pawcific North and South combined to breed a fabulous litter from BISS CH Pawcific Dream Date, "Lucy". She was bred to National specialty winner Kahnel. Those 5 black and white puppies are all going to show homes and I am sure will live up to their potential! One of the boys will be staying at Pawcific North.Sparky's first litter arrives out of CH Pawcific I've Been Barbie-ized, Dolly, who I leased from Pawcific North. 8 puppies were born, 3 blue merle girls, 2 black girls, 2 blue merle boys, 1 black boy. Four of them are going to show homes, several more are going to performance homes.And finally, Alice's litter was born a few weeks later then Dolly's. More updates to come on that litter! |
What the future holds... |
Who knows what the future will hold here at Pawcific but I do know that I am enjoying my second breed, the Border Collie. Although I don't see very many litters in the near future, I do see a lot of fun! And most importantly enjoying this wonderful breed.~ Emily Fish |
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