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He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
-- Author Unknown
This past weekend at Long Sault the "Brigade" dauthter , Northuist Cotilion took another Best Of Winners to bring her very close to finishing her title!! Yeah Kate, were proud of you!! See her latest show picture on Brigg's page.
Congrats to Sue Rioux and Sherry Arsenault Anjay and Eastleigh collies in finishing their "Brigade" son Ronnie!! You can see his picture on Briggs page or y visiting their website. Were thrilled at this news. The Briggs kids are burning up the show ring!.
We are thrilled to report Brigg's kids are contining their winning ways from East to West.....yesterday in Saskatchewan, Canada NorthUist Kungsholm HonorGuard co-owned by Dr E James (Northuist Collies) and Marje and Dr. Rein Lepnurm took his first points, the first time in the ring. Winston is quickly catching up to his sister Kate (NorthUist's Cotilion) here in Eastern Canada she is now halfway to her championship. Not far behind is TLC's Briggs daughter who took the breed just last weekend from the classes she is also major pointed. Follow the Northuist link for pics.
We are thrilled to announce Eve's arrival. She is sired by Am. CH Overland Ice Storm out of Am. CH Overland Shalimar Toy Story. She will be hitting the show ring while she awaits a breeding to Briggs. Briggs is pleased to announce he is entertaining yet another special lady. Watch for Briggs puppies at Davenloch Collies out of Can CH Lachki Rosewood By Request.
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.
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"Just A Dog"
From time to time, people tell me,
"lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled,
the time spent, or the costs involved for
"just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with
"just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was
"just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by
"just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness,
the gentle touch of "just a dog"
gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog,"
then you will probably understand phases
like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or
"just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence
of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and
patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early,
take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams
of the future, the fond memories of the past,
and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and
diverts my thoughts away from myself and the
worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that
it's not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps
me from being "just a woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog."
just smile, because they "just don't understand."
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Why own a dog? There's a danger you know,
You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger.
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny.
The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey.
The fifth one's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
You find you can live with a houseful of ease.
So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy but, oh, Lord the hair!
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen, it's no bother, you've said.
They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty.
The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few noseprints and a little more hair?
So let's keep a puppy, you can always find room,
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.
Each one is so special, so useful, so funny.
The vet and food bills grows larger, you owe BIG money.
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other "dog folks" who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.
There's dog food and vitamins, training and shots.
And entries and travel and motels which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite one comes and climbs in your lap.
His look says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all of the critters in spite of the bill.
Some just for showing and some just to breed.
And some just for loving, they all fill a need.
God, winter's a hassle, the dogs hate it too.
But they must have their walks though they're numb and your blue.
Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.
The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.
The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
They're charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your life-style has changed. Things won't be the same.
Yes, those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game.
Unknown Poet
Allow Your Own Inner Light to Guide You
There comes a time when you must stand alone.
You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.
You must be willing to make sacrifices.
You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.
Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.
There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.
Be strong enough to at least try to make your things better.
Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.
Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true vision.
Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.
We thank all the people who have contributed to our breeding program by allowing us to share their beautiful dogs.
We hope to make all proud as we take this foundation and build on it, moving forward with our own vision and dreams for the future of our collies.
Thank you to Wally and Rhoda Ace for parting with BISS CH Nationview Madison. Ave. she and her children have left behind a real legacy. Thanks for the expert handling and all the help through the years. Always answering emails when I had questions and always taking time at the shows to share advice. Also for all the great head trims and grooming. I couldn't have done it without you.
To Michelle Struble for trusting a complete strnager with your beautiful dogs, we hope we've made you proud and will continure to make you proud when you see our dogs and know you played such a pivotal role in restarting our breeding program and allowing us to have the youngsters that we are currently growing out and admiring, the puppies that are the future of Ruffneck
To Mary Shingle for again parting with such beautiful dogs and allowing us the opportunity to include them in the future of Ruffneck Collies.
All these dogs have blessed our lives in some way, some others taught us lessons on patience and perserverance. Some are gone gone but never forgotten, others are now mere teenagers growing maturing and waiting to bloom and contribute to our visions. Waking up everyday and just watching them playing in the yard is such a thrill, watching them grow and planning on breedings makes us very excited for the future.
Thank you never really seems to be enough.!
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