OCTOBER 2008

Zoe is taking another well earned break from the show ring.

  • 5th - Galashiels, Border and District Canine Club, Zoe is awarded 2nd in Rough Collie Open by Mrs. Liz Lapsley (Avondane).
  • 11th - Well done to Vee and David who notched up another Championship Show first at the Ayrshire Collie Club with Chloe.

SEPTEMBER 2008

  • 6th - Lothian Canine Club, Zoe is placed second in Rough Collie Open by Mr. J. Christie (Creutzfeldt) in Rough Collie Open.
  • 27th - Perthshire Canine Club, Mr. Crawford Taylor (Bryany) awards Zoe third in Rough Collie Open.

AUGUST 2008

  • 3rd - Miss Clare Stafford (Rannerdale) awards Zoe Best of Breed at Kirkcaldy and District Canine Club.

Miss Clare Stafford's critique (Dog World):

"S/w bitch with a lot to like, her head handles well, lovely, dark almond shaped eyes and a good moulded head, used her ears non stop and was very attentive to her handler, good depth of chest and level topline, moved out really well and her movement won her Best of Breed over a gorgeous puppy"

                            

Thanks to David again for the photo taken at Kirkcaldy and District.

  • 9th - Upperward of Lanark Canine Society, Zoe wins third place in Rough Collie Open from Mrs. W. Hines (Ramsgrove).
  • 16th - Larkhall and District Canine Club, Zoe is placed second in the open class by Mr. Les Aspin (Scarthwaite).
  • 24th - Many congratulations to  Vee for winning her classes at the SKC Championship Show with Chloe and to Lynda for qualifying Alice for Crufts at the SKC too.
  • 30th - Irvine and District Canine Club, Zoe is placed third in rough Collie Open by Mrs Pat Patch (Pennadane).

 JULY 2008

  • 6th - Zoe wins Best of Breed under Miss Tracy Feeney (Diego) at Hawick and District Canine Society.  It was a very wet day with the judging outside but well worth the journey.  Many thanks to the Spencer (Spencerian shelties) and Davison (Danrobien shelties) families for their help with our car problem at the show.  Your help was very much appreciated.

Miss Tracy Feeney's critique (Our dogs):

"Very feminine, good head with correct ear carriage, eyes medium sized and dark brown giving her a lovely expression, good topline with correct tailset, moved out well"

         

  • 12th - Zoe is awarded reserve in a strong limit bitch class at the National Working and Pastoral Breeds Championship Show at Malvern from Mr. Crawford Taylor (Bryany).
  • 19th - Paisley and District Canine Society, Zoe is awarded second  in Rough Collie Open by Mrs. Britt Marie Young (Farouche).
  • 25th July to 1st August - Amy and Zoe have been enjoying themselves on their holidays in Arbroath where they visited the beach three or four times a day.  They had a brilliant time and are now at home for a rest!  Photos to follow in the Gallery.

JUNE 2008

  • 7th - Livingston Canine Society, Zoe wins second in Rough Collie Open, today's judge is Mr. G. Lewthwaite (Garthwaite).
  • 28th - Dundee Canine Club, Zoe is placed third by Mr. D. Gordon (Chynoweth) in Rough Collie Limit.
  • 29th - Falkirk and District Canine Society, Zoe wins second place in Rough Collie Open by Mr. P. Sargeant (Coarhabeg).

  • ANOTHER NEW CHAMPION IN SCOTLAND. Congratulations to Gwen and George for winning their third ticket with Teddy, Roanburn Simply Red, at Windsor. Breeders of two champions in one year, a fantastic achievement. All at Paridel are absolutely delighted for you.

Champion Roanburn Simply Red

MAY 2008

  • A NEW CHAMPION IN SCOTLAND.  Congratulations to Michelle McCann for winning the magical third with Ricky, Roanburn Black Is Back at Zolkhan, at Northumberland and Durham Collie Club Championship Show.  We are delighted that Ricky has obtained his thoroughly deserved crown
  • 24th - Well done to Gwen Hartley with Teddy, Roanburn Simply Red and Bob and Naomi wih Ch. Mallicot Crazy in Love at Birkmyre on winning the CCs at the Scottish Kennel Club.  A Scottish double!!!

Gwen with Teddy and Bob with Tracey

APRIL 2008

  • We are delighted that Zoe has been invited to compete at the Scottish Collie Club "Collie of the Year" competition to be held on the 26th April 2008 at the Tinto Hotel, Symington, South Lanarkshire.

  • A NEW CHAMPION AT BIRKMYRE.  Congratulations to Bob and Naomi for winning the bitch ticket (the magical third) at the Collie Club of Wales Championship Show on the 20th April 2008 with Tracey, Mallicot Crazy in Love at Birkmyre.  Big hugs to you all.
  • Well done to Vee and David for winning Best of Breed with Chloe, Raincove Covenair, at her first show, aged only 6 months at Clackmannan and District

MARCH 2008

  • We wish all our friends good luck in the ring at Crufts

FEBRUARY 2008

  • 2nd - Caledonian Canine Society, Zoe wins second in Rough Collie Limit and Open under Mrs. K. Kennedy (Peakdreams).

  • 16th - Zoe wins Best of Breed at Upperward of Lanark under Mr. Archie Hamilton (Bridgebank).

  • 23rd - At Irvine and District Canine Club, Zoe and Stronvar Silent Raven at Raincove challenge for Best of Breed.  Raven goes on to win Best of Breed.  Well done to Raven, Vee and David.

Mrs. Elaine Short's critique (Dog World):

 "Nice head and expression.  Good mouth.  Good coat".

Zoe is now taking a well earned break from the show ring to grow a new coat.