OCTOBER 2009

It is with the heaviest of hearts that Iain and I have to announce that today, Saturday 17th October 2009, our beautiful Zoe was given peace to prevent further suffering.

In June, Zoe was diagnosed with lymphoma and fought this with great dignity.  We are left with a gaping hole in our hearts.

Rest in Peace our beautiful girl. 

We love you Zoe.

05.02.05 - 17.10.09

SEPTEMBER 2009

  • 6th - HUGE congratulations to Michele McCann for winning the bitch CC and Best in Show at the Yorkshire Collie Club Ch. Show with the beautiful Snow, Buebezi Ensorcellement at Zolkhan.  We are absolutely delighted for you.

AUGUST 2009

Again a very quiet month for us but our friends have been busy.

  • 29th - Congratulations to Michelle Mitchell for winning Graduate Bitch with Phoebe and Post Graduate bitch with Cassidy at the S.K.C. which for once was dry with some sunshine.

  • 22nd - Huge congratulations to Vee and David for winning Best of Breed, Pastoral Group 1 and finally Best in Show at Larkhall and District.

JULY 2009

  • We travelled up to Arbroath for our annual holiday on 18th July 2009.  Amy and Zoe had a wonderful time, spending many hours on the beach.  Below are some of our treasured memories of this holiday.  More can be found on the Gallery page.

         

          Zoe and Iain deep in thought.                                    Amy showing that she wants to play too.

  • July has been very quiet for us so far, enjoying the good summer weather and lazy afternoons in the garden.  We did take a trip through to the Greenock and District Open Show on the 11th to spectate.  Amy and Zoe enjoyed a walk round the lake with their friends Cass and Phoebe.  Well done to Vee and David for winning Best of Breed at the show with Chloe.

    • Amy and Zoe with their home comforts, enjoying the sun sensibly by sitting in the shade on 10th July

    • 5th - Congratulations to Michelle and Phoebe for winning Best of Breed and Pastoral Group 1 at Hawick and District under Terry McGowan (Westoak).

    Enjoying a cuddle from Iain in the garden on 4th July

    JUNE 2009

    • 28th - Blackpool this year was a complete contrast to last year.  A very enjoyable show with the sun was shining and no or very little wind!  Thanks to Barbara and michelle for letting me tag along.
    • Amy and Zoe continue to be ladies of leisure and are now looking forward to their holidays.
    • 6th - Congratulations to Michelle and Phoebe on winning another championship show first at the Scottish Collie Club and also to Michelle for handling John Ritchie's Hitparadeblu Di Cambiano and winning her third ticket.  A day I'm sure you won't forget for a long time.

    MAY 2009

    • Congratulations to Lynda and Alice, Sachenda Showgirl, for qualifying for Crufts on one of her rare outings at the SKC on 17th.
    • 3rd - I had a very enjoyable day out to the Lancashire and Cheshire Collie Club Championship Show in Sutton.  Thanks to Michelle for driving and well done for winning your class with Phoebe.

    APRIL 2009

    Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband, Iain, who was 40 on the 17th April 2009.

    • Congratulations to Vee and David McCune for gaining the final point for Chloe's Junior Warrant.
    • Many congratulations to Michelle and Samhaven Classical Music for winning Best in Show at Cambuslang Canine Club on 12th April 2009.  A fantastic achievement for a rough collie to be so highly placed at a general open show in Scotland and this win gave Phoebe the final points for her ShCM. 

    Zoe has decided to change her wardrobe AGAIN so is retiring to grow a new coat.

    MARCH 2009

    • 29th - Zoe wins 1st Rough Collie Open at West Lothian Canine Club under Mr. A. Hamilton.  Well done to Vee and Chloe who won a thoroughly deserved Best of Breed.

    Unknown to us at the time, this was to be the last time we would show our beautiful girl.

    Mr. A. Hamilton's critique (Dog World)

    "Sweet head and expression, good body proportions, moved well."

    Zoe and Iain

    • Congratulations to Michele McCann for winning Best in Show at the Ayrshire Collie Club Open Show on 22nd with the beautiful Snow and also to Michelle Mitchell with gorgeous Phoebe for winning reserve best bitch.  Zoe was unplaced in her class but managed 2nd in special not bred by exhibitor.  The judge for today was Anita Franks (Alanita).

    • 14th - Zoe is awarded 3rd in Rough Collie Open at Clydebank and District under Mrs. Jane Holligan (Applefire).  We had an enjoyable day, going for a nice walk at Lanark Loch after the show, it certainly blew away the cobwebs!

    • We wish our friends the best of luck in the ring at Crufts.

    FEBRUARY 2009

    • 22nd - Zoe wins 1st Rough Collie Open and Best of Breed at Catrine Canine Club Open Show under Mrs. Y. Lewthwaite (Navale).

    Mrs. Y. Lewthwaite's critique (Dog World):

    "Cracking head, eye and ears with correct expression, good front angles, correct ribcage and rear angles, moved and showed well."

    Photograph by Photocall

    • 14th - Zoe is awarded 3rd in Rough Collie Open at Rutherglen Canine Club under Mr. M. Hardy.  I was delighted with Zoe's performance at this show as it was her first outing since the begining of October.

    JANUARY 2009 

    • Congratulations to Michelle Mitchell for qualifying Phoebe for the SKC Pup of the Year Competition and Coral for the SKC Dog of the year Competition.  Good luck when the time comes.