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THISTLE BRAE COLLIES
Former ThistleBrae Show Ring Stars
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# 2 Smooth Collie in Canada 2007, AKC major pointed
*Blackie*
“Blackie” was born a show puppy! At 12 weeks of age he would strike a show pose and just hold it, as if to say LOOK AT ME. He is one of three littermates to complete their Canadian titles as puppies.
“Blackie” has sired several litters, and his daughters will carry his line on at Thistlebrae. This handsome dog with the true collie temperament will always hold a special place in my heart. Blackie now has the best home in the world living with another JoAnne!
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Photo taken by Susan Richardson
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Can. CH. HIGHLANDBLUE’S MISTY MORNING, CD, HIC, ROMX, CGC, Therapy Dog
*Kaylee*
Beautiful “Kaylee” was one of my foundation collies. She is a blue merle granddaughter of Am/Can Ch Vennessee’s Midnight Express ROM. “Kaylee” was multi-talented, and has done obedience, herding, and agility. She has proven her ability to produce, as her ROMX designation reflects. Before retiring, “Kaylee” left us with some gorgeous puppies to carry on her legacy, and her offspring have gone on to demonstrate their own prowess in the show ring and in the whelping box.
“Kaylee” retired and moved on to live a wonderful life with my friends Lesly and Tom in UT. But in retirement, Kaylee did not just lounge on the couch, she took up a new career. As a Therapy Dog she brought much comfort and joy to the elderly and the ill.
And now, sadly the final chapter, as “Kaylee”
has crossed the
Kaylee at 10 years of age pictured
here with the lovely people who make her retirement a dream come true.
Tribute to Kaylee
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Can.Am. Ch SARITA'S SUSPENSE THRILLER
*Thrill*
Owner: Deidra Bower
(Tri Smooth)
Beautiful "Thrill" came to Canada, thanks to owner Deidra Bower, and quickly earned her Canadian championship. She returned to the USA and is now a dual champion. Our hope is to co-breed a litter with Deidra and bring a "thrilling" baby home sometime soon.
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Can Ch THISTLEBRAE KIND OF BLUE
*Miley*
“Miley” is as mischievous and energetic as the proverbial Energizer Bunny. She never misses an opportunity to grab a toy and go for a run. Her coloration is called “Cryptic Blue” which means that although she appears to be a tri-colour at first glance, she is actually a blue merle…hence her registered name.
“Miley’s lively attitude and lovely movement have caught the judge’s eye on numerous occasions, and she finished her championship easily as a puppy.
"Miley" is now retired and living with her best friends Michelle and Ernie in Shelburne
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*Dove*
“Dove” is a sweet as her name suggests, with just a dash of naughty added for sparkle. “Dove” is our third generation blue rough female in her line, and they just keep getting prettier. Her grandmother “Kaylee” would be proud of her.
Photo taken by Darlene Allison
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AM/CAN CH THISTLEBRAE TRAVLER ICED DECAF
*Carly*
(co-owned with Becky Tehon)
Her name may say otherwise, but “Carly’s” show career could be described as hot…hot…hot…! This stunning smooth bitch had it all. But even better than her outstanding show career is the fact that several of “Carly’s” off-spring from her first litter were accepted into the American Guide Dog program. In fact, the folks at the Assoc. were so impressed with her puppies, they have requested to lease her for a second litter. How wonderful that such a lovely dog can also do so much for a good cause.
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CAN CH THISTLEBRAE ROCK STAR
*Van*
Right from the get go, Van was a special puppy. The first time he stepped into a show ring, he captured a group placement. The writing was on the wall as he continued to catch the judge's eye with several more group placements as a puppy. He was still a puppy for the 2008 Collie Club of Canada National Specialty, where he picked up Winners Dog to finish his Championship and then went all the way to Best of Variety and Best of Breed under breeder judge Mike Esch. The sweet natured young dog brought home many trophies that day and captured a permanent place in heart. He is now retired in a loving home.
Photo taken by Susan Richardson
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Ch. Thistlebrae Devil May Care
*Carey*
At the tender age of six months, Carey entered the ring with a bang! His first show weekend he took Best of Breed all three days and picked up nine points. Carey's show career was short and sweet, and is now retired in a loving home.
Carey in his retirement home - a tough job but someone has to do it!
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CAN. Ch. TIMELESS BANNERSTONE EXPLORER
*Callum*
“Callum” is a sable son of Am/Can.Ch Highcroft Handsome Hero, the WD at the 2002 Collie Club of Canada National Specialty. “Callum” has the most wonderful collie temperament, and he gets along with everybody. Callum is retired to a wonderful home where he is a practicing Therapy Dog.
Photo Courtesy of Sue Richardson
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CAN CH THISTLEBRAE CASTLE ROCK
*Rocky*
This
handsome dog was once a star in the show ring, and now he lives the life of
luxury as a full time companion to Mr. Denis Taylor in
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AM/CAN CH. Thistle Brae Kuppa Java, HIC
*Java*
Java was a special girl because she was my first homebred Canadian American Champion. She started her unofficial show career early at the tender age of 13 weeks where she won 6th best overall dog (and best smooth collie) at the Scottish Dog Show in Uxbridge. Java left me with a gorgeous daughter and retired to her forever home.
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Can. Ch. Thistlebrae Mystify Me
*Honey*
Honey is as sweet as her name indicates. She quickly achieved her Championship as a puppy, and later presented me with a beautiful of rough and smooth puppies. In her forever home (with a pastor), she accompanies him on home visits to his congregation.
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Can. CH THISTLEBRAE INTO THE MYSTIC
*Clara*
"Clara" was named after Olympic champion Clara Hughes, and astonishingly this puppy earned a 5-point major her first time out at the age of 6 months! She walked out of the Specialty ring sporting two gold medals, just like her namesake!!! This sweet natured pup completed her Canadian championship at 7 months.
Shown by Bree Ardizzone
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*Marley* “Marley” is a great big collie with a heart
of gold. He loves a good romp, but can be sweet and gentle with small children.
“Marley” did very well in the show ring, and he is
one of three littermates who easily earned their championships as puppies. His
sire is the illustrious top winning collie Can/Am Ch. Overland Southern Comfort.
He now lives with his Grandsire and is owned by Debbie
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JoAnne
Pringle, Owner
Home
905-880-1770
j_pringle@sympatico.ca
Last updated: July 5, 2011