December 30 A fun weekend at dog shows was just had, great results for the show team - Kylie 3 Best of Breeds from a total of four shows, Pena also 3 dog challenges 1 Best of Breed and 3 Runner up to Best of Breeds, Freya 2 Reserve Challenges and the team baby Chanel 2 Baby of Breeds. The Jencol team did well too with Taj (Sable Pena son) collecting another Baby in Group award and Zeta (Pena daughter) titling. The Foxbell Pena children did well too with Minnie collecting a Best of Breed and Owen a reserve CC.
We are hoping for Sable babies late February early March from Bette and Tom so fingers are crossed for that. ciao Kate
December 07 News Flash It is now Australian Champion Foxbell Miss Finland titling with Best of Breed - Champion number 4 for Pena a Champion in all litters old enough to title!! and a Champion in all three colours - what a Christmas present !!
December 07 We had great fun at Scottish breeds last night - Kylie Best of Breed - In smooths Pena dog challenge, his son Owen reserve, his daughters Best of Breed (F. Miss Finland) and Runner up Best of Breed (F. Fairly Naked) both these girls are very close to finishing there titles. Chanel had a play in the ring as well :>)) ciao Kate
November 30 WOW what a busy weekend. Sparkle goes Baby puppy in Group in WA, Pena Open in group in Victoria as well as 2 Best of Breeds. Taj his sable son goes Baby puppy in group in Victoria as well, and to top it of POSH TITLES. Thank to everyone that made it an exciting weekend. ciao Kate
November 23 pictures that have been sent of Zara and Jordan's babies growing up.
Carluke Total Effects - Dante
Carluke Trick of thmoonlight- Sparkle
November 22 - great news from Aileen Gibbons in Queensland - her lovely Pena son Angus is now to be known as CHAMPION Carluke Storm Tinseltown making him the second to title from Rose's litter
November 09 Another full on weekend, 3 Bitch CC's for Posh to leave her so very close to her title, 3 Best of Breeds and a Junior in Group for Freya. A Best of Breed for Angus under specialist Mrs Leah Ryan to nearly finish his final 25 points post turning 12 months.
At Vic Womens on November 3 Janice Cook's team of Foxbell Tricolour Smooth Collies took part in the breeders team not only were the dogs Tricoloured by so to were the handlers
Whilst maybe not finishing in the top 3 we did manage to win the ProPlan peoples choice award!! Go team!
from left to right :- Janice Cook with F. Fine Finish Only, Kate Baker & CH F. First Kiss, Sam Buckley & F. Finnish Nymph Jenny Baker & F. Fairly Naked
ciao Kate
November 06 A busy long weekend has just past us by with some excellent results for not only our Collies but those sired by our boys, starting with Friday and Aileen Gibbons and family are back on the road after a serious set back and picked up Dog Challenge and RBOB with young Angus - who is very close to his title now. Saturday at 2 different shows :- Darren Orr finished collecting points with his Bryce son, so he is know to be known as CH Fernygully Ima Scot ( he is also a Tinsel grandson), Penny and Murray Brooks picked up a sizeable bitch Challenge with there 10 month old Phoenix daughter Mirriyuula C Juice Me. Sunday saw the second Pena child title - woohoo to Sandra Henderson and her Nish, Nish is a sable girl from Janice Cook's CH Foxbell Just Fine. Monday Flirts mum and a Bryce daughter collected a lovely Best of Breed under Mr Guffanti of Italy, way to go Sasha (CH Mirriyuula Bear Nesesiti), Pena the smooth boy also chipped in with a Dog Challenge. Cup day Tuesday the team really fired up Rough Collie Best of Breed & Aust bred in Group the lovely Kylie, Smooth Collie Best of Breed the Pena son and finally maturing Owen - Foxbell Fine Finish Only both reserve CC's in Smooths also came home with us way to go Pena and Freya and also Bitch CC to the lovely CH Foxbell First Kiss a great grand daughter of our Thomas.
Posh and Kylie on the move! thank you Cheryl.
October 26 Sam Buckley and I took a Sunday drive up to Cobram ( a loongg drive) but our results made it worth while, Tadgh D.CC & BOB, Kylie Bitch CC RBOB, Brady RCC and Minor puppy in group, Posh R.CC and Freya BOB with Junior in group. Gael Wilcock also collected a Baby in group with Jazz. New pictures have been added to Brady, Kylie and Freya's pages thanks to Sam and her camera. Melbourne Cup weekend of shows is on its way see you all then. Ciao Kate
October 22 The doggies and I had a lovely trip to Geelong on the weekend just gone, classified as a Royal Kylie can now claim to be a Runner up to Best in Group winner (Group 2) at a Royal show, she was no slouch for the weekend collecting both CC's Posh acquitted for 2 2nds whilst Pena also claimed 2 CC's with RBOB and Freya a mixed result of a 1st and a 2nd. More shows over the coming weeks so we will see you around. Our Chanel is growing, growing as is her sister Verdi. Primo takes of for his new home tomorrow. Ciao Kate
October 12 Our babies are starting to leave for there new homes, we wish everyone all the best and many happy years with there new friends. Show news a quick trip to Ballarat saw Kylie collect BOB and Tom and Posh each taking the RCC well done guys.
October 08 Well look at that another new month and its nearly the end of the year! Our babies are growing fast and start to leave for there new homes this weekend. On the weekend just gone we travelled up to Seymour for a dog show - 3 dogs and they all came home with wins :- Tom going Reserve Challenge and R Best of Breed, Posh Bitch Challenge and Aust Bred of Breed, and Freya the Smooth Bitch Challenge and R Best of Breed - way to go team, Posh is very close to finishing now.
During the week we also said farewell to Solo as he makes tracks to South Australia we wish him and Helen all the best together.
We have available a Tricolour dog puppy 8 weeks old this weekend - Primo is a lovely boy seeking his new family. Ciao Kate
September 14 What could be better than finishing one dog in a week ?? Finishing 2 - especially when it involves winning Best of Breed at the Adelaide royal to do it. Thats exactly what Freya has done, this emulates her father last year who also went BOB at the Adelaide royal when Freya was just 2 weeks old.
This is Freya's brother Angus - who is also very close to his title we wish Aileen and Angus happy hunting.
New photo's of the blue/tri babies have been added - sorry we missed a week but we have been kinda busy! LOL ciao Kate
September 7 Solo has finished his title YAY he thanks everyone that has played a part in his Show career. Freya picked up 3 * BOB and Posh 3 BCC. Babies are blooming we hope to take new photo's tomorrow ciao Kate
August 31 Another show today, this time I decided to show Kylie regardless of her current state of undress ! She took the Bitch CC and Runner up Best of Breed - the brother sister combination of Tom and Posh took the respective Reserve Challenge with Tom trumping his sister for Intermediate of Breed - handled by my niece Corina. Pena took reserve DCC and Runner Best of Breed over his daughter Foxbell Fairly Naked - way to go Zeta! Freya managed a second maybe she wanted to stay home for birthday cake!! Yes thats right Pena's first babies turned one TODAY - So happy birthday Angus, Romy and Freya. Other Pena children did well this weekend with Owen taking a pair of Puppy in Group awards as well as a Best of Breed. Ciao Kate
August 30 Well I haven't been hear for a while - Zara has had her babies. They are gorgeous! At this early stage there is potentially only a Tri dog and bitch available. Today we also went of to shows Freya was our shining light - even if lacking in clothes she picked up the Bitch challenge and Reserve Best of Breed, Tom won his class, Posh didn't and Pena was Reserve dog challenge ciao Kate
August 12 We have been away to a few shows recently, Posh is half way to her title and Solo can smell his title. All the babies have left for there new homes and we are enjoying reading about there and there families new adventures together. ciao Kate
July 29 The Vic Collie show has been and gone for another year we had a fun time both in and out of the ring. Kylie coming home with Australian Bred in Show (with no clothes on!) Freya winning her class, Tom coming 2nd, Brady a 3rd and Fancy and Posh acquitting themselves well. Bronte's babes start leaving for there new homes tomorrow, we wish you all lots of love and licks. ciao Kate
July 13 New photo's of Bronte;s babies added they are now 6 weeks old. Congatulations to Aileen Gibbons and Angus on collecting a puppy in group yesterday in Queensland - they have also pointed out before 12 months of age. New champion congratulations to Darren Orr and his UK import Ingledene Laytnite Downunda Blazer finished with a BOB also Aileen and Terry Jenkins with NEW CH Steadwyn Dark Treasure finishing today with a BOB. I chickened out of shows cause of the cold - but pruned the roses instead.
July 03 Kylie wins Best in Group (Group 1) under breed specialist Louise Thomas Van Der Weide, Tom follows her footsteps with Intermediate in Group, Freya is more than content to win 2 Best of Breeds to be pointed out until she reaches 12 months of age. Babies are growing - growing photos this weekend hopefully. ciao Kate
June 15 - Woohoo not only is he a new father to some lovely puppies, Tom has finished his title. Way to go Tom! New photo's of the babies have been added Ciao Kate
June 09 - Back from a flying visit to South Australia for there Collie Champ show. We had a great weekend winning BEST in SHOW with the lovely Kylie, following that with Puppy in Show to Smooth baby Freya who also took out Reserve CC and RBOB. The boys also did well with Tom winning his class and Pena Reserve dog challenge. Then at Non sporting, Working and Utility Show under Mrs G Apted Tom stepped up to the winners peg and took out Dog Challenge, Kylie added another Best of Breed as well as Intermediate in Group.
Pena children have also done well in Canberra over the weekend with Zeta taking out Best of Breed at there Champ club show as well as a Puppy in Group award.
Thanks to the clubs involved for there great work and to those that congratulated us over the weekend. ciao Kate
June 1 - Bronte had her puppies this morning, 3 Sable bitches and 5 Sable dogs. All doing well.
May 11 - Congratulation to Aileen Gibbons and Angus on there Minor puppy in group win over the weekend. Pena's children have certainly exceeded our expectations, not only are there Challenge and BOB winners in ALL 4 litters, 3/4 have produced "In Group" winners as well.
May 1 Late results from last weekend. Pena's Smooth babies were on a roll the weekend just gone. Our young Freya pulled of 2 Minor puppies in group as well as 2 CC's 1 BOB & Shortlisted for BIG and 1 RBOB not bad going for a just turned 8 month old puppy. Janice Cook's Minnie (F. Miss Finland) picked up a Puppy in group award as well as BEST IN SHOW at the Collie Club of Victoria OPEN show, Owen (F. Fine Finish Only ) took out Minor puppy in Show. The weekend finishing with Zeta (F. Fairly Naked) taking out a 21 point BOB and Minor puppy in group at only her 2nd time out after a 2 month layoff. Thank you to the judges and these puppies owners for there fine effort.
The Rough faired well to - Tom still regaining his coat after his puppy loss picked up 2 more R.CC's and Kylie and Zara a R.CC each. The puppies are doing well hopefully more photo's will be added later today. Ciao Kate
April 22 Have just added last weeks photo's of Nova's babies to there webpage, they look twice as big again - but guess you'll just have to wait till Thursday to see for yourself :>)). A lovely sunny weekend was had up at Albury for the Deniliquin 3 show weekend, thank you to the judges for Freya's 2 Puppy in Group and 2 BOB awards, Kylies 2 BOB's and Tom and Zara each collected a CC and RCC respectively. Back in Melbourne on the Saturday Pena's Blue daughter F. Miss Finland collected a CC as well. ciao Kate
April 15 Congratulations to Sandra Henderson and her Pena daughter Foxbell Finished Neatly on their weekend win of Best of Breed. This now gives Pena a Best of Breed winning minor puppy from each of his 4 litters currently on the ground. Penny Brooks and her Flirt have also added a Baby puppy in Group win to their show tally. ciao Kate
April 13 Nova has had her babies 3 little cuties, watch them grow on there puppy page. Congratulations to Penny Brooks and her Mirriyuula C Juice Me on there Baby puppy of Breed at the Toowoomba Royal during the week, Flirt is a sister to Taz photoed below.
April 07 Congratulations to Elizabeth Regan and her Mirriyuula Shes A Devil on their debut win of Baby puppy in Group on the weekend, may there be many more, She is a daughter of our Phoenix and Grand - daughter of Bryce.
March 30 Just a quick cold trip to Bunyip yesterday, Pena took BOB over his daughter Freya who at 7 months old (just turned) is now a quarter of the way to her title. Collie Rough spoils came in the form of RBOB with Kylie and just the sheer joy of having Tom back in the ring again. Bette was U/S during the week and unfortunately is not having babies this time around. However we do hope to have babies from Tom and Bronte in early June. ciao Kate
March 26 Congratulations to Luna & Pat on collecting another challenge on Easter Monday, Not to be left behind Smoothie Pena children got into the action with 3 Challenges, 1 BoB and 2 RBoB as well as a Puppy in Group. Way to go everyone. Ciao Kate
March 11 - What a busy weekend it has been 4 shows in 2 days, the dogs behaved perfectly and were well rewarded :- 2 Reserve dog challenges and 1 dog Challenge for Pena, 1 Reserve Challenge and 2 Bitch Challenges with Reserve Best of Breed for Kylie, 1 Minor puppy in Group, 1 Reserve Challenge and 1 Challenge with Best of Breed for Freya, Solo also performed well winning 3/4 classes - he is just badly out of coat and will now have a rest. Janice Cook also came along for the ride doing well with her Phoenix daughter taking 3 Best of Breeds & an Intermediate in Group and her Pena daughter taking Baby puppy in Group at her last Baby show. Staying closer to home Jenny finished her Diane WOOOHOOOOO from your cousin Kylie. No shows till the end of the month for us so Happy Easter everyone. Ciao Kate
March 02 A "Dream Come Tru" Kylie has finished her title with Best of Breed and Intermediate in Group under Mr Mushet. We thank her supporters for being there when it counted. Kylie shared the occasion with Freya who won her first Challenge with Minor puppy in Group and the boys Solo and Pena who respectively won Rbob and Bob. Ciao Kate
February 25 - Congratulations once again to Pat, Alan and lovely Luna on another Bitch Challenge with Reserve Best of Breed, this time I had the camera there to take photo's
Freya also tasted some success taking out her last Baby puppy of Breed award, Pena completed the day with Reseve Dog Challenge and Runner up to Best of Breed. Ciao Kate
February 18- Thank you to Jenny and her girls for taking Pena away on the weekend to Saphire Coast for 3 shows, Pena has come home with 3 Challenges and 1 Best of Breed. Many Congratulations to team Jencol + 1 Doberman who had a GREAT weekend away.
January 30 Monday saw family photo day for the Pena puppies
and of course babies being babies they couldn't all behave for just one photo LOL :- So from left to right we have Carluke Flirtwth Noskirt - Foxbell Miss Finland - Foxbell Fairly Naked - Foxbell Finish Nymph and the only boy Foxbell Fine Finish Only.
January 13 Our first shows have been and gone. Pena collected a Best of Breed and Reserve Challenge, Freya a Baby puppy of Breed and a 2nd. Not having any Roughs in coat ourself we left that flagship up to Jenny with Dianne and Pat Newey with Luna how between them accounted for the 3 Best of Breeds - way to go Ladies. Not to be outdone Aldyth Adams finished her boys title a grandson of our CH Karava Kordite and CH Carluke Here I Am . Not forgetting up in Queensland Angus collected some nice wins too. Ciao Kate
January 07 A slightly cooler day so we ventured of to a show in what is to be the Roughies last show until the Autumn - though naked they didn't disapoint with Tom taking RCC & RBOB and Zara a R.CC. The Smooth father and daughter team did well with a Best of Breed for Pena and Baby of Breed for Freya. Up in Queensland Angus also collected a Baby of Breed award.
Sasha and her babies 2 days old
January 05 Puppies arrived - 8 little cuties born in the early hours of 04/01/08 for Sasha and Phoenix. Congratulations.
January 03, 2008 ~ So here we are in to another New Year, we wish everyone lots of luck. The home front has been very quite the hairies don't have any! and Freya is growing into an elegant young lady~ she just doesn't act like it. Angus went to a New Years eve show in QLD to go Baby puppy of Breed. Stay cool during the summer and we may get to a couple of shows now and again. Ciao Kate
