The Border Collies of Pawcific(Updated July 2008) |
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As many of you know, my second breed is the Border Collie. Although Cardigans will always be my main breed, BC's hold a special place in my heart as well. Jenny, my sister, is the main BC person in the family and it has trickled through the rest of the family now as well. We all lay claim to our own Border Collies. On this page, I thought I would give a brief overview of my involvement in the Border Collie breed. Please do visit our BC website at www.bordercollies.pawcific.com for more information._______________________________________________________ |
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To begin... |
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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. |
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Back in the USA... |
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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... |
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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! |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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For many years I have always admired the red merle color and in February 2007 I had the opportunity to import, 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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More puppies...my third litter... |
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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, Ch Pawcific Strike A Pose, "Vogue" co-owned with Jeanette Jolly, she won Best Puppy in Sweeps in Portland, Oregon in January 2008! (pictured below), Pawcific's RJ at Mt Denali, "Denali" owned by Kelly Nielsen and hoping for a career in both conformation and performance. |
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A new regional club... |
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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. |
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What the future holds... |
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This past year, I have 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!).Another addition is a special boy that I had the pleasure of handling and as of March 2008, now co-own, Ch Winpara Dragonfire, "Brayden". Bray is a great dog and just loves me. Bonnie asked me if I would be willing to take over dealing with his stud services and co-own him with her. I jumped at the chance! He currently lives with me and is one of the sweetest boys in the world.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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Current Resident Border Collies... |
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"Sparky" Red Ryder at Real Pearl (imp Hungary) |
"Brayden" Ch Winpara Dragonfire (imp Aust)co-owned by Bonnie Harris |
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"Haze" Ch Wildblue Silver Haze (retired) |
"Alice" Wildair Because I'm Blueco-owned by Jennifer and Kathy Fish |
Co-owned dogs living elsewhere... |
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"Splash" Ch Majestic Whole Towns Talking co-owned with Jennifer and Kathy FishSplash has a bit of story behind him as I was the original one who inquired about him. After giving Storm Best in Sweeps, I kept track of who Ronni had and Storm's progress. When I saw the litter of almost a repeat breeding of Storm go up, I started watching the blue boy grow up. Just out of curiosity I emailed Ronni asking her if she could let me know where he was going as I wanted to keep my eye on him, etc. Well, Ronni wrote back and told me that his home just fell through and he was available and maybe I wanted him? After talking with my family, we jumped at the chance, especially since he comes from a fellow raw feeder! Of course right before he was supposed to fly out to the Northwest, Splash decided to take a swim in the pool, almost drowned, Ronni of course panicked. Well, he pulled through and that is how he got his name. To this day, Splash constantly will play in water and absolutely loves it! Splash currently lives with Jennifer and Kathy. |
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"Vogue" Ch Pawcific Strike A PoseThis puppy is from my Haze/Brayden litter. She has gone to live with Jeanette Jolly and will pursue both conformation and performance. I kept co-ownership on her, being my pick puppy from that litter. She has already proven her worth in Portland going Best Puppy in Sweepstakes and Winners Bitch at the Sunday Supported entry show under judge Michelle Billings. (Thanks to Ronna Stewart for stepping in as handler for Portland when Jeanette was recovering from surgery.) I was talking with the judge, Paul Chen, afterwards and he commented on how much he loved her front assembly and that she had the best shoulder out of all the puppies he judged that day. Thanks Paul for recognizing her qualities, I also love her front assembly and when Jeanette took her home I told her that she was the best puppy I had bred yet and I will still keep to that! Vogue finished in June 2008 and also gained her first leg towards her HT! Way to go Vogue and Jeanette! |
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