Briggs got a special Fathers Day Present from his daughter Northuist Cotilion, when she took Winners Bitch, Best of Winners and Best Opposite Sex making Dad proud at the Kingston and District Kennel Club show in Kingston Ontario today!  Congrats Kate and Liz. Check out Briggs page for pictures of Kate, his latest star.

We are thrilled to announce that Briggs is now Am. Can. CH Tartanside Southland Brigade he finished his american title by going Best Of Winners at the Keystone Collie Specialty which was held in conjunction with the Bucks County Kennel Club shows in Erwinna PA. He was expertly handled by his breeder John Buddie and groomed to perfection by Cathy Squire and Fran Hughes. Briggs will be heading to the martimes where he will be specialed by Allison Alexander Foley. 

We are thrilled to report that Briggs...Ch. Tartanside Southland Brigade returned home from the CCA with a 2nd class placement at this years Nationals. He is following in the footsteps of our previous CCA winners, CH Nationview Madison Ave and our homebred CH Nationview Champagne Kisses who both won their classes at previous Nationals.  Briggs will be heading back to the US for the Bucks County Show looking for his final 3pts to finish him in the states. Briggs was handled by his breeder John Buddie.

It is with a very heavy heart that we mourn the loss today of our special friend Christiane Reimer (SkyHaven Collies) Peublo, Colorado. Christie was taken from all who loved her way too soon. Its difficult to believe that we will never hear her voice on the other end of the telephone, planning breedings, sharing pictures and discussing dogs, dogs we liked, dogs we didn't. We would talk collies till the wee hours of the morning. Christie was always just a phone call away, freely giving her time and advice, celebrating our wins and comforting us and listening when things weren't going well. We cannot describe the loss we and others feel today, her passing is an incredible loss to the collie world as well. Chrisite loved her collies especially her big mahogany dog, James Dean. J.D also passed way before his time. Our only comfort today is knowing Christie is once again with J.D. Im sure he was waiting in heaven for her arrival, with his tail a wagging, welcoming her home. We dedicate our website to Christie as she played a huge role here at Ruffneck.  Things will never be the same here, without her. Regrettably we will have to continue on here without Christie, however her input, sound advice and her love of the collies will never be forgotten. We miss her already. 

If the deep freeze wasn't enough, the snow is. Were digging out again and going through knee deep snow to do chores this evening. Billy our promising puppy from the Briggs/Beasley litter officially has a new name. He's had so many, as I couldnt decide what to name him. His registered name will be Ruffneck SkyHaven Remember Me. He is named as a tribute to our special friend Christie who is terribly ill.  Christie was instrumental in helping us acquire his daddy Briggs, and the loving owner of James Dean our Ruffnecks Etched In Bronze son.  We are so proud to include her kennel name along with ours in appreciation of her continued support, and friendship over the past couple of years. We will keep the SkyHaven legacy alive.

Thanks to Lisa of Storms Collies for helping out with our trip to the eye clinic today....all pups were milds with the exception of Piper in Calgary who is a go-normal.