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NEWS 2010
28th December
Update on pics on Star’s litter 8 weeks, Some dog pups are available Click here to view
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Wishing all our Friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2011
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5th December
New pictures of Star’s litter on the Planned litters page Click here to view
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13th November
Puppy pictures added on Planned Litters Page, Click here
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8th November
Update on planned litters page
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7th November
Scottish Border Collie Champ : Dog Judge Sue Large, Bitches Mrs Bev Smith
Dram 1st Post Grad, Whizz 1st Veteran, Fleck unplaced Open Bitch
Katrina’s Marty 1st Yearling and Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) 1st Mid Limit
New Pics of Marty added to his page
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6th November
Working & Pastoral Breeds Of Scotland Champ Judge Jo Ratcliffe
Dram 5th Post Grad, Fleck 2nd Open Bitch
Katrina’s Marty 1st Yearling and Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) 2nd Limit
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18th October
Delighted to have recieved Jess’s (Sianworth Magical Dreams) Hip Score back 3 / 7 Total 10
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3rd October
Whizz, Magic and Shimmy had visual gonioscopy eye test for Glacoma and are unaffectedted
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25th September
Back over to Ireland to attend Border Collie Club of Ireland Champ Show
Judge Shenna Kilsby
Whizz won Veteran Dog, Dog Green Star & Res Best In Show
Dram got 3rd in Open, Bella 3rd in Intermediate bitch, Fleck 4th in Open
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12th September
Lochaber Open Show, Fort William
Dram got 1st in Post Grad Dog, Bella 2nd in Yearling bitch, Fleck 2nd in Open Bitch
Whizz 4th Veteran Stakes, 1st Champion Stakes
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11th September
Richmond Champ Show
Judge Stuart Mallard
Joan’s Ted ( Sianworth Rustic Charmer) 4th Yearling and 3rd Post Grad and qualified for Crufts
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27th August
HAPPY 11th BIRTHDAY to MAGIC and WHIZZ
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On the way home we attended Welsh Kennel Club Champ Show on 21st August
Judge Sue Ader
Dram got a good 5th in Limit, first time in limit, Whizz was unplaced in Open and
Bella won Graduate bitch
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All the dogs and the family really enjoyed a super 10 days in Southern Ireland. We attended Naven Champ Show on 14th August
Dram got a good 3rd in Open, Whizz won Veteran and Bella got Second in intermediate ALL were graded EXCELLENT
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17th July National Working And Pastoral Breeds Champ Show Judge Mrs J Liebscher
Dram and Fleck unplaced, Whizz 1st in Veteran Dog/ Bitch 
Many Thanks to Jason Higgins for pics of Whizz and Dram
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1st July Windsor Champ Show
Well Done to Ted (Sianworth Rustic Charmer) and Joan on gaining 3rd in the Special Beginners Stakes out of about 40 dogs
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27th June Blackpool Champ Show Judge Mrs B Walker-Smith
Dram and Fleck unplaced, Whizz 3rd in Vet Dog
Katrina’s Marty 1st Junior, 2nd Yearling
The day before we visited friends in Whitehaven and Dram and Whizz both passed there Kennel Club Good Citizen’s Bronze and Fleck passed her Silver, really pleased as they were in a completely strange hall.
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Unfortunatly missed Border Union Champ Show due to so much going on at home
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Pictures of Bob, Fleck and Dram having fun doing Agility at home added click here to view.
Pictures from Scottish Border Collie Open show added click here to view
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12th June Dundee Open Show
Dram and Fleck unplaced in breed classes (Judge Terri Brand)
Dram 3rd AV Pastoral Grad, Fleck 2nd AV Pastoral Open and Whizz 1st AV Pastoral Veteran (Judge Mrs Kathie Kinton) & 1st A V Vintage stakes (Judge Mr John Ritchie)
Katrina’s Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) was B.O.B., Marty placed in Yearling
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10th June Three Counties Champ Show Judge : Mr Frank Kane
Dram, Whizz and Fleck unplaced
Katrina’s Marty (Sianworth Magical Spell) got 5th in Junior and 4th in Sp Yearling Stakes and Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) got 2nd in Limit and won his Stud Book No (qualifies him for Crufts for life)
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30th May
Had a visit from Disnae ( Sianworth Rustic Shadow ) and his family, had a lovely walk on the each with Dram, Fleck and Disnae, (too busy with holiday makers to have all the dogs running around)
Managed to get some pics after their swim click here
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29th May
Scottish Border Collie Club Open Show Judge : Mr Pete Simmons
Had a lovely day with the dogs and Jill and Trio at his first show
Dram 1st Post Grad, Whizz 1st Veteran, Bella 3rd Yearling, 4th Novice, Fleck 2nd Open Bitch and Fleck & Whizz 1st Brace
Trio (Sianworth Blue Flame ) 4th Junior, 4th Novice
Susan took some good pics, click here to view
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21st May Scottish Kennel Club
Judge Mr Gary Clarke
Whizz and Dram unplaced but had a lovely day out
Marty 4th Junior and 2nd Novice
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13th May
We had a lovely morning meeting with Oscar (Sianworth Blue Moon) and Meg (Sianworth Ebony and Ivory) now living down South (with Rich and Vicky) for a lovely doggy walk, with some of our gang, all the dogs behaved really well and I was proud of the Sianworth gang
I have posted some pics Click here to view
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Dram, Fleck and Bob have been doing some agility training for fun with Argyll Agility
( www.argyllagility.co.uk) all are progressing well and we try and practise a few times a week.
Below is Dram (renamed Basil Brush!!!) practising at home.
 
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23rd April - Sadly we had to say good-bye to Cassie (Sianworth Dream River) at the age of 13 after a short illness. Sleep Well Cuss Cuss.
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18th April - Bob, Fleck, Bella and Dram all passed their annual Adult Eye tests.
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11th April - Ross and Cromarty Canine Society ( Invergordon)
We made the three hr trip up to the North of Scotland for a lovely day
Dram 3rd Grad, Bella 4th Grad, Fleck 4th Open
Katrina’s Marty 1st Grad and Leo 1st Open & BOB, Well Done.
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21st March - BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF GB Champ Show
After our long weekend at Crufts and in Wales we travelled back down the road to Newark.
Dog Judge - Doug Collier
Dram short-listed in Post Grad
Whizz 1st in Veteran and BEST VETERAN IN SHOW
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11th March - CRUFTS
This year we only had Dram and Whizz at the show, and the boys had a lovely day, making friends all day long, I was really proud of them.
Dog Judge - Christine Richardson
Dram 4th in Post Grad (20 in class)
Whizz 2nd in Veteran (13 in class)
Whizz captured on camera at Crufts for the Kennel Club by online edition
For more Crufts pictures click here
After Crufts we visited family in Wales where Dram and Whizz let their hair down !!! Pics here
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7th Feb - Midland Border Collie Club Champ Show
Dog Judge - Sheena Kilsby Bitches - Di Ecob
Dram 4th in Post Grad, Fleck 5th in Open
Paula’s Chase 2nd in Post Grad
Whizz 1st Special Vintage ( over 10 yrs old ),
DOG C C, BEST IN SHOW and BEST VETERAN IN SHOW,
such a special day at 10 1/2 years old
To see pics click here
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Unfortunatly we had to miss Boston Champ Show due to severe weather conditions
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1st Jan 2010
We had a visit with the dogs to Aonach Mor (Fort William) to play in the snow.
To see the pics click here
2009 News below
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WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRITMAS
AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
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13th December - We made the trip down to LKA and had a super day Judge - Mr John Ritchie
Fleck - 3rd in Open Bitch
Katrina’s Marty - 1st Puppy Dog and Leo - 1st Graduate
Leo’s litter brother ( both out of Star ) Chase owned by Paula Sapsford got 2nd to Leo in Graduate and 5th in Post Grad
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7th & 8th November - We have had a busy weekend
To view pictures taken at the weekend click here
Saturday was Working and Pastoral Breeds of Scotland - Judge Mrs Judith Gregory
Dram 5th Post Grad, Whizz shortlisted in Open, Jess 3rd Minor Puppy Bitch, Fleck 2nd in Open
Katrina’s Marty won Minor Puppy Dog and was Best Dog Puppy and Leo won Post Grad and Star was shortlisted in Limit Bitch WELL DONE
Sunday was Scottish Border Collie Club Champ Show Dog Judge Mrs Di Ecob, Bitch Judge Mrs Juliet Mockford
Dram 3rd Grad, Whizz 1st Veteran, Jess 3rd Minor Puppy & 3rd Novice, Fleck was unplaced in Open
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After a quiet few weeks ( show wise ) on
17th October we went to North East of England Working & Pastoral Breeds Open Show Judge Mrs Lyn Norton
Jess 1st Puppy, Bella 2nd Junior, Dram 2nd Post Grad,
Fleck 1st Open & B.O.B.
18th October we went to North West Border Collie Club Champ Show Bitch Judge Mrs Sylvia Hughes
Jess 5th Novice, Bella 4th Colour Class, Fleck 4th Open
Katrina and Marty ( Sianworth Magical Spell ) where flying the flag at North Of Scotland Sheepdog Club were Marty went Best Puppy in Breed and then BEST PUPPY IN SHOW - WELL DONE
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12th September we made the long journey to Richmond Champ Show
Judge Mrs Toni Jackson
Dram got a super 2nd in Post Grad, Jess and Fleck were unplaced
Sianworth Rustic Charmer (Ted) won Minor Puppy Dog and Best Puppy Dog at his first Show, WELL DONE Joan & John, this qualifies him for Cruft.
Ted is the third from this litter to qualify at their first show.
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On 5th September we went to City Of Birmingham Champ Show
Judge Mr Eric Broadhurst
Dram got 3rd in Grad, Jess got 4th in Minor Puppy and Fleck got 3rd in Open
Another good day for Bob’s pups with Florauna Gone Fishing & Florauna The Countryman both getting 3rds in their classes
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On 29th August we went to Scottish K C Champ Show
Judge Mrs Ann Jordon
Dram got 5th in Post Grad, Whizz - 3rd Open Dog
Jess WON Minor Puppy Bitch at her first show and has qualified for Crufts and Fleck got 2nd in Open Bitch
Marty got 3rd in Minor Puppy Dog and has also qualified for Crufts at his first show
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Having had a busy Summer I am finally able to add some updates
August 3rd We made the long trip down to Exeter for
Paignton Champ Show Judge Mrs Sheila Gay
Whizz - 4th Open Dog, Dram - 5th Post Graduate Dog
Bob & Fleck unplaced
Bob’s daughter Florauna Gone Fishing ( Peggy ) qualified for Crufts
Katrina’s Star got 5th in Limit Bitch and Leo won Yearling
Jess went to stay with my mother and made some new friends at Paula’s   
Jess went to stay with Paula for a bit and met Mist and Chase
Bournmouth Champ Show Judge Mr Bob Tunicliffe
We could not make the show but Katrina’s Leo got 2nd in Yearling and Bob’s son Florauna Rainbow Warrior got 2nd in Minor Puppy and Puppy Dog and has qualified for Crufts Well Done the third from this litter to qualify
Fleck and I attended two weekends, learning how to Search and Track as well as other Working Trial excersises with John Rogerson, we both really enjoyed the busy weekends
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News of the youngsters at 4 1/2 months
Oscar has passed his K C puppy Foundation Course, and has had a family holiday
Ted won Best puppy In Show at a Companion Dog Show winning a big sack of food and a lovely toy.
Marty has been on holiday caravanning with Katrina at the shows, having a great time
Trio has been away helping his Mum on an Agility course and met up with Heather Donnelly on the course who bred Bliss
Disnae has enjoyed the warm weather with trips to the beach
Our Jess has had fun keeping cool on the beach and having short walks with some of the bigger dogs
I have added pictures for most of the pups to their own pages
 
 
Keeping cool on the beach on a daily walk
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June 28th
BLACKPOOL 2009
Although I could not make Blackpool this year, some of our offspring made it and did really well
Katrina’s Star (Sianworth Mystic Star Over Sianworth) got 2nd in Limit bitch
Star’s youngsters
Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) was 2nd in Yearling and Paula’s Chase (Glenfound Simply Magical) got 4th in Yearling
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June 16th
Delighted to hear Bob’s son Florauna The Countryman ( Magregor ) qualified for Crufts at 3 Counties Champ Show at just over 6 months. WELL DONE from a proud Dad
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June 1st
Our Daughter Susan has gone off to America for the Summer to work at a Summer Camp as a Horse Riding instructor, she has settled in well and passed her assessment. I will add a picture page of her trip when we get some
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May 23rd & 24th
A busy weekend Scottish Border Collie Club Open show on Sat a really good day Judge Mrs Winifred Hagan
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 1st Veteran Dog, Res Best Dog & Best Veteran In Show
Bob -3rd Limit Dog
Dram - Sianworth Firecracker 3rd Graduate Dog
Bella - 2nd Minor Puppy & 2nd Puppy
Whizz was awarded TOP DOG points trophy and
Fleck was Joint TOP BITCH
We then made the LONG journey down to Bath Champ Show Judge Mrs K Burnell
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 1st Veteran Dog & Best Veteran In Breed, shortlisted for the C C
Bob -5th in Limit Dog
Bella - Unplaced in Minor Puppy
Ted went off to his new home on Sunday and we wish John and Joan well with him
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May 20th
Due to hackers having somehow got into the Guest Book section we have had to temporarily ( I hope ) remove it, If you wish to comment on the web-site please feel free to e-mail me
I have added new pictures of Bella, Jess and Ted as Ted goes to his new home at the weekend
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May 17th
Scottish Kennel Club Champ show, our first Champ show for some time, although our dogs were not placed Bella really enjoyed her first show and I was really pleased with how she took it all in, Dram and Whizz were unplaced but enjoyed their day out.
Katrina’s Leo came third in Yearling and Star got fifth in Limit
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April 22nd
Final puppy pics (as a litter) added, more pictures will be added as and when new owners send them.
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April 18 / 19th
Four puppies have gone off to their new homes and are settling in well. Jess and Charm (for now) are enjoying the extra fuss and are not really looking for their litter mates
Lots of visitors over the last few weeks, the pups and big dogs really enjoyed all the fuss
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April 12th
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Katrina and Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) on winning BEST IN SHOW at Ross and Cromarty Open Show at just under 18 months. Well Done from Granny Magic and the gang.
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April 8th
Another early start to take the puppies down to Glasgow for hearing testing all passed no problems
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April 3rd
An early start to take the puppies over to Edinburgh for eye testing all passed no problems
Both Fleck and Bella were also Eye tested for predisposition for Glaucoma and were both unaffected.
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March 22nd : Border Collie Club of G B Champ Show
Judges : Dogs : Mrs Angela Gillespie, Bitches : Mrs Heather Donnelly
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, 4th Veteran Dog,
Dram - Sianworth Firecracker 4th Yearling Dog
Both Dram and Bob were Eye tested for predisposition for Glaucoma and were both unaffected, Fleck and Bella will be tested when the pups are Eye tested early in April.
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CRUFTS 2009
Although I could not make Crufts this year, some of our offspring made it and did really well
Katrina’s Star (Sianworth Mystic Star Over Sianworth) got 5th in Post Grad bitch
Star’s youngsters
Leo (Glenfound Simply Innocent) was shortlisted in Sp Junior and Paula’s Chase (Glenfound Simply Magical) got 5th in Sp Junior
WELL DONE BOTH OF YOU
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March 5th
Pups are growing well, eyes are open and they are getting up on their feet and moving round the whelping box at great speed.
GOOD LUCK AT CRUFTS
To Katrina and Star (Sianworth Mystic Star over Glenfound) and Leo (Star’s son) and the Glenfound gang
and Paula and Chase another Star’s son
and all our friends.
We are staying at home as son Tom is competing in a climbing competition on Saturday and will be back too late for me to set off for the N.E.C. and with young pups here, it is easier to stay at home. Daughter Susan is going with a friend and my shopping list, so will be around the rings at some time.
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February 19th :
Fleck’s pups are here, a surprise array of colours,
2 x Sable & White Dogs, 1 x Black Tri Dog, 1 x Blue & White Dog and a Blue Tri Dog also a Black Tri Bitch
Pups and Mum are doing well.
Visit their page here
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February 1st : Midland Border Collie Club Champ Show -
Another Super Day
Judges : Dogs : Mrs Irene Kiff, Bitches : Mrs Karen Dalglish
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Veteran Dog, and BEST VETERAN IN SHOW and was down to the final four for the C C.
Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was again placed Second in Yearling, just behind the Res C C winner
Katrina’s Star - Sianworth Mystic Star Over Glenfound was Second in Post Grad Bitch and her two son’s
Paula Sapsford’s Glenfound Simply Magical was 1st Junior Dog and
Katrina’s Glenfound Simply Innocent was 4th Junior Dog
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January 29th : FLECK IS SCANNED IN WHELP TO STARSIDE PADDY
Puppies due around 20th February, see Litters Planned page for more information
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16th January : Manchester Champ Show - After a few days at home we went South again down to Stafford, and then spent a few days in North Wales with family again a SUPER day.
Judge Mrs Marion Hopkinson
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Veteran Dog and was down to the final three for the C C.
Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was again placed third in Yearling
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10th January : Boston Champ Show - We made the long drive down to Newark in the cold weather and had a SUPER start to the year.
Judge Mrs Jacky Lloyd
Whizz - Sh Ch Sianworth Celtic Magician, won Open Dog and the C C, his fourth, not bad at 9 1/2 years
Dram - Sianworth Firecracker was placed third in Yearling and qualified for Crufts 2010
Fleck - Sianworth Mystic Dream J W was shortlisted in a strong Open class
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Christmas 2008
Bella - Starside Gold Dust Over Sianworth joined us just before Christmas and has settled in really well. Visit her page here
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