December 29, Whilst we may not have any puppies this year, it is lovely to receive photos from people that have had puppies from a dog from us. Thank you Angela for the lovely photos of your Prim (Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk) Dean (Aust Gr & NZ CH Fairenvy Deanambrose N Silva) puppies, we wish you all the luck in the world with them. Photos above @ 6.5 weeks.
Yesterday we went to our last shows of the year, Henri in his underwear was RCC & RuBOB whilst Dixie performed like a star for her RCC. Time to dust of Leo for a few shows I think.
December 27 Christmas has been and it is full steam ahead into the New Year, below are a couple of images sent to us over the recent weeks, we thank everyone that keeps us up to date with lovely photos.
Yesterday we went to our last shows of the year, Henri in his underwear was RCC & RuBOB whilst Dixie performed like a star for her RCC. Time to dust of Leo for a few shows I think.
December 27 Christmas has been and it is full steam ahead into the New Year, below are a couple of images sent to us over the recent weeks, we thank everyone that keeps us up to date with lovely photos.
Images from 2022
Matilda 23 months
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Matilda 23 months
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December 09 We have not attended any shows since the Melbourne Cup weekend in early November, but we thank those that are showing our dogs that have been out and about in the the last 6 weeks.
Congratulations to Wayne and Louise Shipman with Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer on her recent wins including winning her class under breed doyen from the UK Mr J Blake (Corydon) Australian Bred Bitch: 1st Cochrane & Shiman’s CH CARLUKE PRIVATE DANCER. Really nice tricolour bitch with a lovely head and expression who moved well.
Whilst in Denmark Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time along with Henriette continue to hit new heights at the recent Danish Collie double show- Show no. 1. - judge by Michael Laub, Dk …. “Matilda” did win her 2nd CAC and became BEST BITCH and BOS … + BEST TRI at the show…
- Show no 2. - judge be Helle Asgaard Faarup , Dk … “Matilda” did win Open Class again and 3. BEST bitch with res. Cac …. with lovely critiques from both judges.
Joy is always tinged with sadness, and it is with a heavy heart that we learnt of the loss of Nelson - CH Carluke Willothewisp owned by Katrina Staniland a lovely blue boy who has left a hole in many hearts. Nalani we believe continues in good spirits, this litter turned 14 in May this year.
We wish everyone peace and joy over the festive season
Congratulations to Wayne and Louise Shipman with Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer on her recent wins including winning her class under breed doyen from the UK Mr J Blake (Corydon) Australian Bred Bitch: 1st Cochrane & Shiman’s CH CARLUKE PRIVATE DANCER. Really nice tricolour bitch with a lovely head and expression who moved well.
Whilst in Denmark Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time along with Henriette continue to hit new heights at the recent Danish Collie double show- Show no. 1. - judge by Michael Laub, Dk …. “Matilda” did win her 2nd CAC and became BEST BITCH and BOS … + BEST TRI at the show…
- Show no 2. - judge be Helle Asgaard Faarup , Dk … “Matilda” did win Open Class again and 3. BEST bitch with res. Cac …. with lovely critiques from both judges.
Joy is always tinged with sadness, and it is with a heavy heart that we learnt of the loss of Nelson - CH Carluke Willothewisp owned by Katrina Staniland a lovely blue boy who has left a hole in many hearts. Nalani we believe continues in good spirits, this litter turned 14 in May this year.
We wish everyone peace and joy over the festive season
November 20, This weekends big news is Robbie has gained his final CC in New Zealand to be known as NZ CH Carluke Cest La Vie (imp Aust) heartfelt congratulations to Cherry Simmons on her success with this slightly crazy boy (pictured above) and special thanks to the 'Debenham family' for assisting in getting him into the ring, whilst being in direct competition with their own dogs.
Here in Australia Bronwen and Sassy have continued to peck away at their title, winning 2 BCC and a BOB - so hard when entries are so small now.
Here in Australia Bronwen and Sassy have continued to peck away at their title, winning 2 BCC and a BOB - so hard when entries are so small now.
November 13 - No shows for us this weekend, in fact no shows on the horizon till after Christmas. In New Zealand some beautiful photos of Cruz thank you Raewyn and Cruz for the lovely photos. Over in WA Chaska - Leo's son had some fun bouncing around a show ring wining a Baby puppy of breed
Cayano Queen Ov Th Nile - Saqqara @ 3.5 months - CH Carluke Falling In Love * Cayano Princess In Blue
November 09, We spent 3 busy. hot days at dog shows the weekend just gone. It proved to be fruitful with young Dylan gaining his final point for his title a day before turning 13 months old. Henri winning his 2nd Junior in group @ 2 attempts :) Sia 2 lovely Best of Breeds and celebrating her 6th birthday, Dixie 2 Reserve CC's, Cally 2 BCC's and Leo had fun running around the ring :) we also got to meet his beautiful daughter Saqqara - Cayano Queen Of The Nile
Success across in New Zealand with Cruz picking up 3/4 Best of Breeds and 2 Intermediate in groups
It certainly has been a busy week!
October 30, Congratulations to Wayne & Louise Shipman with the lovely Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer picking up an Aust Bred in group under breeder/judge Mrs L Thomas Van Der Weide on the weekend - Jade also collected all Bitch CC's on offer (the only one unfortunately) . Bronwen and Sassy attended a show on Sunday here in Victoria and they picked up a Reserve CC, Kaye & Pirate the only Rough Collie at Bendigo won their Best of Breed * 2 as well.
Mum and I attended a very well put together breeding seminar by Dr Stuart Mason on Sunday the 29th, hopefully there will be more in the future. If you get the chance to attend one they are well worth it. Thank you Stuart for putting together such interesting content.
Success across in New Zealand with Cruz picking up 3/4 Best of Breeds and 2 Intermediate in groups
It certainly has been a busy week!
October 30, Congratulations to Wayne & Louise Shipman with the lovely Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer picking up an Aust Bred in group under breeder/judge Mrs L Thomas Van Der Weide on the weekend - Jade also collected all Bitch CC's on offer (the only one unfortunately) . Bronwen and Sassy attended a show on Sunday here in Victoria and they picked up a Reserve CC, Kaye & Pirate the only Rough Collie at Bendigo won their Best of Breed * 2 as well.
Mum and I attended a very well put together breeding seminar by Dr Stuart Mason on Sunday the 29th, hopefully there will be more in the future. If you get the chance to attend one they are well worth it. Thank you Stuart for putting together such interesting content.
Elton - Carluke Calling Itthblues - CH Carluke Song Sung Blue * Carluke Say Alittle Prayer. 2.5 years loved by Katrina Staniland and family.
October 27, Time is starting to move super fast now, it really is the down hill slide to Christmas! The Royal Melbourne Show critique is in, has been for a while and if you have not seen it, I have copied and pasted it from the Dogs Victoria website
Collie (Rough) Best of Breed & Best Puppy of Breed: Typical representative of this breed, moderate, balanced with typical head expression and good position of canines in underjaw. Perfect topline and underline. Well set and carried tail. Typical movement, typical double coat. Stable and friendly temperament. I really enjoyed judging a dog of such high quality. Thank you showing under me. This was our Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet who also went on to win Best Puppy in Group
General Comments: On average a good quality but breeders should take care about position of canines in underjaw. I saw a number of dogs with narrow underjaws. It is a problem in dog breeding. In future, please take more care of this problem.
We ventured up to a mid week Agricultural show which was great fun, in the past and still today these are great ways of exposing the wider community to the benefits of choosing a well-bred, well reared puppy to add to their lives. The showring was fun to! Lovely to see Bronwen and her girl Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me take out the Best of Breed with Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge winning the Ru BOB and Junior in Group, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) reserve CC and Sia - Grand Ch Foxbell X Factor being shortlisted for BIG.
Our final October birthdays have been, a big happy 2nd birthday to Dixie, Sassy, Ginja, Sweety, Sascha & Oscar. the Oliver* Karolyn children.
October 23, Thank you Raewyn for the lovely photos of Cruz taken the day he won his Best in group - Cruz - NZ CH Carluke Started Witha Kiss:- Carluke Love Struck (AI) * CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp Belg)
Collie (Rough) Best of Breed & Best Puppy of Breed: Typical representative of this breed, moderate, balanced with typical head expression and good position of canines in underjaw. Perfect topline and underline. Well set and carried tail. Typical movement, typical double coat. Stable and friendly temperament. I really enjoyed judging a dog of such high quality. Thank you showing under me. This was our Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet who also went on to win Best Puppy in Group
General Comments: On average a good quality but breeders should take care about position of canines in underjaw. I saw a number of dogs with narrow underjaws. It is a problem in dog breeding. In future, please take more care of this problem.
We ventured up to a mid week Agricultural show which was great fun, in the past and still today these are great ways of exposing the wider community to the benefits of choosing a well-bred, well reared puppy to add to their lives. The showring was fun to! Lovely to see Bronwen and her girl Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me take out the Best of Breed with Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge winning the Ru BOB and Junior in Group, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) reserve CC and Sia - Grand Ch Foxbell X Factor being shortlisted for BIG.
Our final October birthdays have been, a big happy 2nd birthday to Dixie, Sassy, Ginja, Sweety, Sascha & Oscar. the Oliver* Karolyn children.
October 23, Thank you Raewyn for the lovely photos of Cruz taken the day he won his Best in group - Cruz - NZ CH Carluke Started Witha Kiss:- Carluke Love Struck (AI) * CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp Belg)
October 22, Always lovely receiving pictures of puppies in their loving homes, Thank you Katrina and family for taking so lovely care of Nelson & Elton.
Congratulations also to Bronwen and Sassy back out at shows this weekend and more lovely points to add to their quest for Sassy's title. Kaye and Pirate also scored some points over the weekend shows
Congratulations also to Bronwen and Sassy back out at shows this weekend and more lovely points to add to their quest for Sassy's title. Kaye and Pirate also scored some points over the weekend shows
October 16, No shows for the home team this past weekend but we salute and thank Bronwen with Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me on their Best of Breed at Shepparton Ag show. Across the ditch in New Zealand (NI) Cruz - NZ CH Carluke Started Witha Kiss ventured to his first show in 8 months to pick up a very nice BEST IN GROUP Congratulations Raewyn you have him looking lovely.
October 11, What a busy past week it has been, over in New Zealand they have had their National & Prelude shows (similar in importance to our 'Royals') Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie won both his Puppy dog classes - but his half sister Prim - NZ/AUST CH Carluke Diamentes at Dusk went further! picking up BEST OF BREED at the National under Croatian Mr Davor Javor and Ru BEST OF BREED under Australian Mr Andrew Burt - Congratulations to Cherry and Angela.
This win has given Dion the honour of being the mother of 2 "Royal show" wining daughters - Coco bitch CC at this years Melbourne Royal and Prim in New Zealand - she also was a RBCC winner at a past Melbourne Royal. Dion only has 2 daughters and special as we lost both their fathers this year.
On the local scene Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet collected 2 Best of Breeds and 1 Junior in group and Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue 1 RuBOB & 1 Puppy in group from our only 2 shows last weekend - This leaves Dylan 1 point short of his Australian title, fingers crossed for this Saturday.
Whilst speaking of titles, huge congratulations to Kaye Reeves & Flirt - Izkaze La Coquette on realizing her last 2 points, so very well deserved for this lovely girl and she makes Champion Child number 10 for her lovely father Oliver.
Their are also Dog birthdays a plenty this month, Henri, Dylan and their brothers turned 1 year old on Saturday the 7th, Coco & Robbie turned 1 on Tuesday the 10th and tomorrow on the 12th Cruz and Scott celebrate their 2nd birthday. Thank you to everyone that has sent in photos of the Leo* Harriet babies celebrating their birthdays.
October 05, We are hoping to have puppies MID 2024 Sables & Tricolours, at this stage we have no plans for Blue Merle babies.
October 01, WOW WOW WOW the Melbourne Royal show is over for another year and what can we say but WOW. The puppies stole the show! Dylan just starting to drop coat wins Dog Challenge, Best of Breed then brings it home with BEST PUPPY IN GROUP . Coco with 2 months out of the ring being in season etc. wins Bitch Challenge and Leo reserve Dog challenge and RU to BEST OF BREED! TOTALLY STOKED. This qualifies both Coco and Dylan for Crufts 2024!
The rest of the team not to shabby either:- Henry 3rd Puppy dog, Cally 2nd Intermediate bitch, Dixie 3rd Intermediate bitch, Harriet 2nd Open bitch. By our boys Pirate 2nd Open dog (Oliver), Scout 1st Aust Bred dog (Oliver), Adelphi 1st Open bitch & RCC (Oliver). Bred by us - Cara 1st Junior bitch (Rudi * Sia)
Thank you to everyone that helped get them to the ring, videoed them, congratulated them our cared for them at home. Harriet is now officially retired.
News from Sia having a short break in Queensland - she has just won her 3rd CACIB YAY! thank you to Rebecca for caring and showing her.
September 21, Congratulations yet again to Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie on winning his 9th NZ CC in 11 shows at 11 months of age. Also Matilda Joy - Carluke Frozen In TIme (AI) on her DKK - Junior Champion title.
September 11, A fun trip with Teeny and the dogs to the Adelaide royal, the dogs performed to perfection we were just not the judges 'cup of tea' this year! Congratulations to the winners. We chose not to stay for Puppy in group - Dylan won his class and Puppy of Breed uncontested, staying would of meant 4 dogs waiting in the trailer, so the majority won.
Meeting the public and talking ALL things Collie is one of the highlights of a Royal show, lucky Teeny loves to talk! However it is disturbing the amount of people that believe/think caring for a Collie coat must be SO time consuming! To be honest a family companion Collie should take no more in coat maintenance than an hour a week - yes there are times that it will take longer - coat blow. But 1 hour a week is no more than 9 minutes a day, this can be prior to a walk and the jobs broken down so one day you check the pressure points - ears, elbows, thighs, then next day you may groom the front half and so on and so forth. Most people probably spend more time than that on their own personal hygiene. The right tools and a little bit of planning and you to can have a Collie to be proud of.
Congratulations to Jackie and Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth on picking up their first Challenge points looking forward to catching up with them at the Melbourne Royal - Collie day September 28
This win has given Dion the honour of being the mother of 2 "Royal show" wining daughters - Coco bitch CC at this years Melbourne Royal and Prim in New Zealand - she also was a RBCC winner at a past Melbourne Royal. Dion only has 2 daughters and special as we lost both their fathers this year.
On the local scene Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet collected 2 Best of Breeds and 1 Junior in group and Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue 1 RuBOB & 1 Puppy in group from our only 2 shows last weekend - This leaves Dylan 1 point short of his Australian title, fingers crossed for this Saturday.
Whilst speaking of titles, huge congratulations to Kaye Reeves & Flirt - Izkaze La Coquette on realizing her last 2 points, so very well deserved for this lovely girl and she makes Champion Child number 10 for her lovely father Oliver.
Their are also Dog birthdays a plenty this month, Henri, Dylan and their brothers turned 1 year old on Saturday the 7th, Coco & Robbie turned 1 on Tuesday the 10th and tomorrow on the 12th Cruz and Scott celebrate their 2nd birthday. Thank you to everyone that has sent in photos of the Leo* Harriet babies celebrating their birthdays.
October 05, We are hoping to have puppies MID 2024 Sables & Tricolours, at this stage we have no plans for Blue Merle babies.
October 01, WOW WOW WOW the Melbourne Royal show is over for another year and what can we say but WOW. The puppies stole the show! Dylan just starting to drop coat wins Dog Challenge, Best of Breed then brings it home with BEST PUPPY IN GROUP . Coco with 2 months out of the ring being in season etc. wins Bitch Challenge and Leo reserve Dog challenge and RU to BEST OF BREED! TOTALLY STOKED. This qualifies both Coco and Dylan for Crufts 2024!
The rest of the team not to shabby either:- Henry 3rd Puppy dog, Cally 2nd Intermediate bitch, Dixie 3rd Intermediate bitch, Harriet 2nd Open bitch. By our boys Pirate 2nd Open dog (Oliver), Scout 1st Aust Bred dog (Oliver), Adelphi 1st Open bitch & RCC (Oliver). Bred by us - Cara 1st Junior bitch (Rudi * Sia)
Thank you to everyone that helped get them to the ring, videoed them, congratulated them our cared for them at home. Harriet is now officially retired.
News from Sia having a short break in Queensland - she has just won her 3rd CACIB YAY! thank you to Rebecca for caring and showing her.
September 21, Congratulations yet again to Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie on winning his 9th NZ CC in 11 shows at 11 months of age. Also Matilda Joy - Carluke Frozen In TIme (AI) on her DKK - Junior Champion title.
September 11, A fun trip with Teeny and the dogs to the Adelaide royal, the dogs performed to perfection we were just not the judges 'cup of tea' this year! Congratulations to the winners. We chose not to stay for Puppy in group - Dylan won his class and Puppy of Breed uncontested, staying would of meant 4 dogs waiting in the trailer, so the majority won.
Meeting the public and talking ALL things Collie is one of the highlights of a Royal show, lucky Teeny loves to talk! However it is disturbing the amount of people that believe/think caring for a Collie coat must be SO time consuming! To be honest a family companion Collie should take no more in coat maintenance than an hour a week - yes there are times that it will take longer - coat blow. But 1 hour a week is no more than 9 minutes a day, this can be prior to a walk and the jobs broken down so one day you check the pressure points - ears, elbows, thighs, then next day you may groom the front half and so on and so forth. Most people probably spend more time than that on their own personal hygiene. The right tools and a little bit of planning and you to can have a Collie to be proud of.
Congratulations to Jackie and Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth on picking up their first Challenge points looking forward to catching up with them at the Melbourne Royal - Collie day September 28
September 06 - Congratulations to Cherry Simmons and Robbie -Carluke Cest La Vie he has now won his 8th NZCC from 10 shows! He requires 1 more after 12 months of age to qualify for his NZ title. We would like to thank also the Debenham family for helping Cherry campaign him after their own dogs.
September 03 - A fleeting visit to the Spring fair for the CACIB show see's Sia collect her 2nd CACIB (2 more to go) for her Certificate of International Beauty :) Feliz joined us for her first trip away and not to be disgraced collected a 1st place and Excellent grading.
In New Zealand Robbie continues on his merry way collecting another Dog Challenge and is now on 7 CC's, he can not title till he is 12 months old. In Denmark Matilda has received 2 lovely critiques at the Collie shows there as well as Junior club title and class placings with Excellent CK (Champion quality)
It is now full steam forward for the Adelaide (September 8) and Melbourne Royals (September 28)
Towards the end of the year we will have a 2 year old Sable desexed MALE Collie looking for a loving/active home, please email for further information
In New Zealand Robbie continues on his merry way collecting another Dog Challenge and is now on 7 CC's, he can not title till he is 12 months old. In Denmark Matilda has received 2 lovely critiques at the Collie shows there as well as Junior club title and class placings with Excellent CK (Champion quality)
It is now full steam forward for the Adelaide (September 8) and Melbourne Royals (September 28)
Towards the end of the year we will have a 2 year old Sable desexed MALE Collie looking for a loving/active home, please email for further information
Teeny's Dixie @ 22 months.
August 28. Rounding out our August of dog shows we headed off to the Maffra 3 day Winter International where each of the youngsters tasted some success. Henri 1 BOB, 1 RuBOB, 1 Puppy in group. Dylan 1 BOB, 1 Puppy in group. Feliz 1 BOB 2 RCC. Dixie 2 RuBOB 1 Rcc. Lovely weather for our first outside shows in what feels like forever.
Exciting news from New Zealand Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie wins his 6th NZ Dog challenge and takes out Puppy in show at the Waikato & Dist Collie club. Congratulations to Cherry and Rob dog :)
September spells just one thing in Australia ROYAL month we are looking forward to meeting everyone at both the Adelaide and Melbourne Royals this year.
August 20. Just the lift needed at the end of a sad week - Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) 1ExcellentCK 1.BTK CERT NCAC BIR below is a photo of Matilda on the day and a copy of her translated critique - Matilda is Feliz's sister and a grand daughter of Lyam. Thank you Henriette for loving her so much.
Exciting news from New Zealand Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie wins his 6th NZ Dog challenge and takes out Puppy in show at the Waikato & Dist Collie club. Congratulations to Cherry and Rob dog :)
September spells just one thing in Australia ROYAL month we are looking forward to meeting everyone at both the Adelaide and Melbourne Royals this year.
August 20. Just the lift needed at the end of a sad week - Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) 1ExcellentCK 1.BTK CERT NCAC BIR below is a photo of Matilda on the day and a copy of her translated critique - Matilda is Feliz's sister and a grand daughter of Lyam. Thank you Henriette for loving her so much.
August 16. Just 11 short weeks after losing Oliver, we have lost another big personality Run free and shine brightly Lyam. We are broken.
August 14. We attended 2 of the Lilydale shows under Polish judges Mrs M W Wierzchowska & Mr B Chmiel both were an absolute delight to show under and were very complimentary about our young boys. Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet on the Friday under the female judge was BOB and Puppy in Group, Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge on Saturday under the male judge BOB and Puppy in Group. BCC & RuBOB to both the boys was Dixie - NEW CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy.
In New Zealand on the North Island Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie (Coco's brother) wins his 5th Challenge and goes BOB congratulations Cherry Simmons and his handler Neil Debenham on the South Island in her bikini (tooo cold!) Prim - Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk picks up to RCC congratulations Angela.
August 09. August see's us returning to the showring - full steam ahead to Royal time now! Last weekend we attended a 6 show cluster at Bendigo and the puppies had their first taste of 'away' shows, they certainly behaved in an exemplary manner :)
The results :- Leo - CH Carluke Falling in Love (5 shows) 1 BOB, 2 DCC"s . Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet (2 shows) 1 BOB, 1 Puppy in Group, 2 Puppy of Breed. Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge (2 shows) 1 BOB, 2 Puppy of Breeds. Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) (2 shows) 2 Aust Bred of Breeds. Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue (2 shows) 2 Puppy of Breeds. The star of the weekend Dixie - NEW CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy (6 shows) 2 BCC's 1 RuBOB, 3 RCC all owner, handled by Teeny. It was lovely to catch up with Claire Cashion with Adelphi who accounted for 1 BOB and 1 BCC and her brother Scout
On a low note Lyam has been diagnosed with a bladder neck tumour and is being treated palliatively
In New Zealand on the North Island Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie (Coco's brother) wins his 5th Challenge and goes BOB congratulations Cherry Simmons and his handler Neil Debenham on the South Island in her bikini (tooo cold!) Prim - Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk picks up to RCC congratulations Angela.
August 09. August see's us returning to the showring - full steam ahead to Royal time now! Last weekend we attended a 6 show cluster at Bendigo and the puppies had their first taste of 'away' shows, they certainly behaved in an exemplary manner :)
The results :- Leo - CH Carluke Falling in Love (5 shows) 1 BOB, 2 DCC"s . Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet (2 shows) 1 BOB, 1 Puppy in Group, 2 Puppy of Breed. Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge (2 shows) 1 BOB, 2 Puppy of Breeds. Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) (2 shows) 2 Aust Bred of Breeds. Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue (2 shows) 2 Puppy of Breeds. The star of the weekend Dixie - NEW CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy (6 shows) 2 BCC's 1 RuBOB, 3 RCC all owner, handled by Teeny. It was lovely to catch up with Claire Cashion with Adelphi who accounted for 1 BOB and 1 BCC and her brother Scout
On a low note Lyam has been diagnosed with a bladder neck tumour and is being treated palliatively
July 28th, 2023 2nd & final show for July done this morning, another Best of Breed for Cally and a DCC with RBOB for Henri.
July 14, 2023. Winter is slowly moving on, we have daffodils starting to flower their brave heads bending to the savage winds. We are not great fans of winter shows keeping the dogs clean and caring for those left behind becomes difficult sometimes. However we did manage to get to a show last Sunday, sadly the only Collies entered Dylan won a nice Puppy in group and Cally was Best of Breed with Feliz winning the Ru BOB. Only one more show this month. Hope you are all keeping warm and well.
July 14, 2023. Winter is slowly moving on, we have daffodils starting to flower their brave heads bending to the savage winds. We are not great fans of winter shows keeping the dogs clean and caring for those left behind becomes difficult sometimes. However we did manage to get to a show last Sunday, sadly the only Collies entered Dylan won a nice Puppy in group and Cally was Best of Breed with Feliz winning the Ru BOB. Only one more show this month. Hope you are all keeping warm and well.
Thanks Deanne for this lovely photo of Kep - (Hugo) Dylan and Henri's brother 9 months old.
June 20,
So that is that! I can dream some pretty incredible stuff... but winning as the doggies did at the 2023 Championship show was more than I would have dared to imagine!
The breakdown :-
BEST IN SHOW – Open in show
New GRAND Champion Foxbell X Factor
(her 2nd Specialty BEST IN SHOW)
Her sister CH Foxbell Fashion Xtra also has 1 Specialty BIS & 1 RuBIS. Not bad for a 2 pup litter.
Carluke Love Struck (AI) * Grand Champion Foxbell Fashion Plate
Ru BEST IN SHOW - Intermediate in show
CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI)
(Joining her brother CH Kirrieloch Black Tie Optional (AI) as a Specialty show Ru BIS winner – to the same Smooth )
Multi CH Shep’s Gonzales Que Gaupo (DNK) * CH Jencol Danzliknooneswatchin
Opposite S to BEST IN SHOW - Australian Bred in show
CH Carluke Falling In Love
Finally cracking it for a Specialty Dog Challenge after 3 Reserve DCC’s his 1st @ 7 months of age
Carluke Love Struck (AI) * Carluke Dance Thru Thsnow
PUPPY IN SHOW
Carluke Kissed By Harriet
Piloted by Mum to win Reserve DCC to his father @ 8 months
CH Carluke Falling In Love * CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp BELG)
JUNIOR IN SHOW
Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI)
12 months post fracturing her leg! What a ride young lady, now just waiting on a bit more coat. She was also RCC & RuBOB to Cally.
Multi CH Pahlex Easy Money * Carluke Forever In Bluegenes
We also took and are equally as proud of CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (Imp Belg) 8 months post whelping and 3.5 years since her last showring appearance took Mum for a run around the ring to win Veteran of Breed. Carluke Frou Frou Revue 1st in Minor female and Carluke Kissed By Faberge 2nd in Minor dog. The extended Family Bronwen with Sassy – Carluke Fabulous Me 2nd Intermediate female. Kaye with Blacque – CH Izkaze Knockabout Love 1st Intermediate dog & Pirate – CH Izakze Le Corsaire 1st Open dog. Claire Cashion with Scout – CH Elfreya Riley Pathfinder 3rd Aust bred dog and his sister Adelphi – CH Elfreya Riley 1st Open female and finally Jackie Garvin with Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth 1st Junior Smooth female.
I don’t know that I have entered 8 dogs for a show before but I can safely say that I don’t think I ever will again! Thank you to the many that congratulated us on the day, your words truly touched us.
Thank you to the Collie Club of Victoria for staging the event and the wonderful donors and to everyone that helped get dogs to the ring on the day! Katrina Staniland, Kaye Reeves, Janice Cook, Shelley Donald and anyone I have missed. and probably most importantly the judge Jane Armatys
Thank you also to Mum Christine Baker and Allison Baker
In New Zealand young Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie added a further 2 Dog Challenges to his name giving him 4 /4. He is a litter brother to Carluke Frou Frou Revue. Thank you and
Congratulations
Cherry Simmons
So that is that! I can dream some pretty incredible stuff... but winning as the doggies did at the 2023 Championship show was more than I would have dared to imagine!
The breakdown :-
BEST IN SHOW – Open in show
New GRAND Champion Foxbell X Factor
(her 2nd Specialty BEST IN SHOW)
Her sister CH Foxbell Fashion Xtra also has 1 Specialty BIS & 1 RuBIS. Not bad for a 2 pup litter.
Carluke Love Struck (AI) * Grand Champion Foxbell Fashion Plate
Ru BEST IN SHOW - Intermediate in show
CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI)
(Joining her brother CH Kirrieloch Black Tie Optional (AI) as a Specialty show Ru BIS winner – to the same Smooth )
Multi CH Shep’s Gonzales Que Gaupo (DNK) * CH Jencol Danzliknooneswatchin
Opposite S to BEST IN SHOW - Australian Bred in show
CH Carluke Falling In Love
Finally cracking it for a Specialty Dog Challenge after 3 Reserve DCC’s his 1st @ 7 months of age
Carluke Love Struck (AI) * Carluke Dance Thru Thsnow
PUPPY IN SHOW
Carluke Kissed By Harriet
Piloted by Mum to win Reserve DCC to his father @ 8 months
CH Carluke Falling In Love * CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp BELG)
JUNIOR IN SHOW
Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI)
12 months post fracturing her leg! What a ride young lady, now just waiting on a bit more coat. She was also RCC & RuBOB to Cally.
Multi CH Pahlex Easy Money * Carluke Forever In Bluegenes
We also took and are equally as proud of CH Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (Imp Belg) 8 months post whelping and 3.5 years since her last showring appearance took Mum for a run around the ring to win Veteran of Breed. Carluke Frou Frou Revue 1st in Minor female and Carluke Kissed By Faberge 2nd in Minor dog. The extended Family Bronwen with Sassy – Carluke Fabulous Me 2nd Intermediate female. Kaye with Blacque – CH Izkaze Knockabout Love 1st Intermediate dog & Pirate – CH Izakze Le Corsaire 1st Open dog. Claire Cashion with Scout – CH Elfreya Riley Pathfinder 3rd Aust bred dog and his sister Adelphi – CH Elfreya Riley 1st Open female and finally Jackie Garvin with Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth 1st Junior Smooth female.
I don’t know that I have entered 8 dogs for a show before but I can safely say that I don’t think I ever will again! Thank you to the many that congratulated us on the day, your words truly touched us.
Thank you to the Collie Club of Victoria for staging the event and the wonderful donors and to everyone that helped get dogs to the ring on the day! Katrina Staniland, Kaye Reeves, Janice Cook, Shelley Donald and anyone I have missed. and probably most importantly the judge Jane Armatys
Thank you also to Mum Christine Baker and Allison Baker
In New Zealand young Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie added a further 2 Dog Challenges to his name giving him 4 /4. He is a litter brother to Carluke Frou Frou Revue. Thank you and
Congratulations
Cherry Simmons
Robbie @ 7 months
June 14, 2 Shows attended by the home crew last week - Thursday/Friday shows for the West Gippsland Kennel Club a small entry again, but quality. Best of Breed both days Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love and Ru BOB both days Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) . Sia the only Smooth Collie was of course BOB, Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet Minor puppy in group (only shown on the Thursday) Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue RCC on the Friday (her only show).
Over in New Zealand heartwarming news from Cherry Simmons that young Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie went to his first Championship shows to win 2 hotly contested Best of Breeds and 1 Puppy in Group. Congratulations and thank you for loving our boy. Also thanks to Neil and Kieran Debenham for running circles with him.
Over in New Zealand heartwarming news from Cherry Simmons that young Robbie - Carluke Cest La Vie went to his first Championship shows to win 2 hotly contested Best of Breeds and 1 Puppy in Group. Congratulations and thank you for loving our boy. Also thanks to Neil and Kieran Debenham for running circles with him.
Dixie - Carluke Fabulously Fancy - 19 months
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Dixie - Carluke Fabulously Fancy - 19 months
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June 04, 2023 Today it will be lovely to draw a close on what has been a devastating week here at Carluke, May 31 our everloving, mischievous, friend to everyone (human/canine) Oliver felt he was needed here no more...how little he knew. There is a little comfort in that we are surrounded with his children, grandchildren and his sister, they will without doubt over compensate.
Attending a show on Saturday was hard, showing under Mr Christopher Evans even harder, Chris has in the past awarded Oliver not one, but 2 BEST IN GROUP (GROUP 1ST) awards, so it was heartening that he decided Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love BOB and did enough to be shortlisted for the Group (hormonal teenager!) awarded Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge - Minor puppy in group, Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) Reserve CC and Dixie - Carluke Fabulously Fancy 1st in Intermediate bitch. Sia - CH Foxbell X Factor was also BOB
Attending a show on Saturday was hard, showing under Mr Christopher Evans even harder, Chris has in the past awarded Oliver not one, but 2 BEST IN GROUP (GROUP 1ST) awards, so it was heartening that he decided Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love BOB and did enough to be shortlisted for the Group (hormonal teenager!) awarded Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge - Minor puppy in group, Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) Reserve CC and Dixie - Carluke Fabulously Fancy 1st in Intermediate bitch. Sia - CH Foxbell X Factor was also BOB
May 29, I have not long returned (Thursday the 25th to be precise) from a lovely week in Denmark, celebrating 12 months residency for our gorgeous Matilda Joy - AKA Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) and her Euro Mum Henriette. It was a lovely time surrounded by friends from Norway, Denmark and the UK - where we also celebrated Tomas Rohlin being inducted as an 'All Breeds' judge of the Danish Kennel Club - a big deal! there are only 8 of them. Dogs Shows were involved and I had the pleasure of showing Matilda to 2 * 2nd placings both with Excellent grading and 1 CQ certificate :) not bad going for a naked teenager and her Aussie handler/breeder.
May 11, Only one show result to report for the weekend just gone. Congratulations to Wayne, Louise and Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer on your Best of Breed at the 'Bathurst Royal" under Group 5 judge Mrs A Collyer.
April 25, Only a small showing of Collies on the weekend. Dixie is back in the ring, still recoating after her puppy drop but still looking very glamourous none the less. She gained 2 BOB, 1 with a group shortlist today under Mrs S Mashford. & 1 CC with RBOB Congratulations Teeny and Carluke Fabulously Fancy, also there first shows on there own. Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet had another run around the ring and picked up 1 BOB & 1 RuBOB. Sia - Ch Foxbell X Factor picked up both BOB's and a group shortlist.
No shows for the home team now until June, but Dixie and Teeny will be popping up occasionally
May 11, Only one show result to report for the weekend just gone. Congratulations to Wayne, Louise and Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer on your Best of Breed at the 'Bathurst Royal" under Group 5 judge Mrs A Collyer.
April 25, Only a small showing of Collies on the weekend. Dixie is back in the ring, still recoating after her puppy drop but still looking very glamourous none the less. She gained 2 BOB, 1 with a group shortlist today under Mrs S Mashford. & 1 CC with RBOB Congratulations Teeny and Carluke Fabulously Fancy, also there first shows on there own. Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet had another run around the ring and picked up 1 BOB & 1 RuBOB. Sia - Ch Foxbell X Factor picked up both BOB's and a group shortlist.
No shows for the home team now until June, but Dixie and Teeny will be popping up occasionally
April 12, Just a couple of videos from the weekend shows. :)
April 12. Easter has been in a whirlwind of dog shows and family time. It is hard to believe but our 'babies' have now moved up to the Minor puppy class, making them eligible for CC points to their titles, even harder to believe is that they all did just that! Dylan won a contested Best of Breed over older & titled dogs to pick up his first points @ 6 months and 1 day he then won his first fringie ribbon going onto Minor puppy in group, he handled himself with great maturity in the Best in group line up. Henri was next he won 2 uncontested Best of Breeds but also went on to collect a Minor puppy in group award @ 6 months and 2 days, Then Coco who turned 6 months on Monday said I can do that too! winning a contested Bitch Challenge but bowing to older males in the Best of Breed competition. Sia collected all 6 Bitch challenges & 4 BOB (uncontested) , Feliz who is very naked came for experience in the indoor pavilion won 2 RCC, Leo 2 RCC as well. A lovely time with our doggies.
In New Zealand Prim has been out and about winning another BCC with RBOB. Over in Denmark Matilda Joy won her 2nd Junior CACIB in Malmo, Sweden. Congratulations Angela & Henriette.
Also got to catch up with Pirate from the Rudi & Sia litter they are almost 12 months old, he is looking magnificent thanks to the care and attention lavished on him by Andrew & Susie
March 27. Fun time if tiring time at shows this weekend, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) was the fringie star this time collecting 2 Challenges, her first CACIB (old enough by 1 day) and a Junior in group and Open in group . Leo & Sia both collected both Best of Breeds and their first CACIB (required for an International Beauty Title.) Sia was also selected into the final 8 in the Best in group line up on Saturday.
Easter is lurking just around the corner, all the best of luck to those showing at the Sydney Royal and CCNSW Championship shows, We are staying local this year :) Below pictures are from the weekend, along with 3 of Kep (Hugo) Leo * Harriet son @ 4 months of age.
In New Zealand Prim has been out and about winning another BCC with RBOB. Over in Denmark Matilda Joy won her 2nd Junior CACIB in Malmo, Sweden. Congratulations Angela & Henriette.
Also got to catch up with Pirate from the Rudi & Sia litter they are almost 12 months old, he is looking magnificent thanks to the care and attention lavished on him by Andrew & Susie
March 27. Fun time if tiring time at shows this weekend, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) was the fringie star this time collecting 2 Challenges, her first CACIB (old enough by 1 day) and a Junior in group and Open in group . Leo & Sia both collected both Best of Breeds and their first CACIB (required for an International Beauty Title.) Sia was also selected into the final 8 in the Best in group line up on Saturday.
Easter is lurking just around the corner, all the best of luck to those showing at the Sydney Royal and CCNSW Championship shows, We are staying local this year :) Below pictures are from the weekend, along with 3 of Kep (Hugo) Leo * Harriet son @ 4 months of age.
March 20 Fun time at Pakenham show. Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge picking up his 2nd Baby Puppy in group award, not to be outshone his dad Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love went Best of Breed and also collected Intermediate in group. Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) had a spin without her underclothes and is improving every time she is in the ring with another RCC. Sia- CH Foxbell X Factor was BCC with RBOB.
Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer has picked up some more points at the Gunnedah (NSW) cluster before the shows closed early due to extreme weather conditions. In New Zealand Prim- NZ & Aust CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk has continued to lead the way of Collie bitches on the South Island. Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) unfortunately didn't enjoy the same success in Norway but we have some amazing footage of her in the snow trails
Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer has picked up some more points at the Gunnedah (NSW) cluster before the shows closed early due to extreme weather conditions. In New Zealand Prim- NZ & Aust CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk has continued to lead the way of Collie bitches on the South Island. Matilda - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) unfortunately didn't enjoy the same success in Norway but we have some amazing footage of her in the snow trails
Febraury 28 A 3 show weekend starting Friday night at Newborough for Central Gippsland :- We had a fringie start Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge Baby puppy in group at his 2nd show, he was performing like a by General specials 2nd Central Gippsland show Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love stood up to collect Runner up Best in Group (Group 2nd) & Intermediate in group and finally at Berwick Ag Coco - Carluke Frou Frou Revue brought it home for the team with another Baby puppy in group (sadly the late finish to the show meant we couldn't stay because I had work)
Others that joined the weekend activities were Sia - Ch Foxbell X Factor picking up some nice points, Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet behaved so well, he just needs to learn the person in front is NOT for jumping on and Feliz- Carluke Hands Off My Tiara (AI) just out for experience in ringcraft and it is looking very promising 3 * RCC.
Congratulations to Angela and Prim in New Zealand for your consistent results and Louise & Wayne Shipman with Jade.
February 13, No shows for us on the weekend, but these 3 Tri girls were out in 3 different countries and all had some fun Congratulations Wayne & Louise, Angela and Henriette
Others that joined the weekend activities were Sia - Ch Foxbell X Factor picking up some nice points, Dylan - Carluke Kissed By Harriet behaved so well, he just needs to learn the person in front is NOT for jumping on and Feliz- Carluke Hands Off My Tiara (AI) just out for experience in ringcraft and it is looking very promising 3 * RCC.
Congratulations to Angela and Prim in New Zealand for your consistent results and Louise & Wayne Shipman with Jade.
February 13, No shows for us on the weekend, but these 3 Tri girls were out in 3 different countries and all had some fun Congratulations Wayne & Louise, Angela and Henriette
February 09, Our lovely Karolyn went off to her new home yesterday, Needless to say 2 very happy new Collie parents. All the best Karolyn, Elly & Alex.
CH Carluke Love A Poser - 2 years old
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Carluke Charmed Bya Kiss - 3 and a half months
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January 29 Lovely time at shows all around! One ADI show for the home crew with Leo and Sia both picking up Best of Breeds and Dixie stood alone for bitch challenge.
Up in Queensland Anneke attended 2 shows to title Estelle - CH Carluke Lovea Poser (pending) giving Baxter another titled girl (thank you Gail Doe) and Iris her first and only Champion, but third generation Blue Merle female Champion.
Making his debut was young Daemon - Carluke Charmed Bya Kiss with Nerina, this boy certainly looked all the goods on livestream, congratulations on the lovely job you are doing with him Nerina.
Thank you one and all for your support especially towards Anneke and Estelle. Jenny, Jackie, Corine and Rebecca.
January 24 Our first shows for the year have been quite successful! The babies have all debuted each of the boys have had 1 show and behaved quite well no doubt they will show a little more finesse on there next showring adventures. Coco on the other hand has been to 3 shows for 3 Baby puppy of Breeds and 2 Baby puppy in groups - she is only 3 months and 1 week, she has been quite the professional (apart from when she wouldn't walk at her 1st show!) No more shows for the babies now until late February.
Dixie has been to 5 shows for 4 bitch challenges and is halfway to her title, a little niggling injury may keep her sidelined until March (finger crossed she doesn't loose to much coat) Sia has 5 Best of Breed awards and 1 Group 4th - thank you Dave Lassam. Leo has been to 3 shows for all 3 Best of Breeds I don't think he enjoyed the warmer weather but he did enjoy his own fan!
Across in New Zealand we can celebrate Cruz's title collecting 4 Best of Breeds and a Junior in group this past weekend. Congratulations to Raewyn and thank you Denise for the lovely photo of him.
Up in Queensland Anneke attended 2 shows to title Estelle - CH Carluke Lovea Poser (pending) giving Baxter another titled girl (thank you Gail Doe) and Iris her first and only Champion, but third generation Blue Merle female Champion.
Making his debut was young Daemon - Carluke Charmed Bya Kiss with Nerina, this boy certainly looked all the goods on livestream, congratulations on the lovely job you are doing with him Nerina.
Thank you one and all for your support especially towards Anneke and Estelle. Jenny, Jackie, Corine and Rebecca.
January 24 Our first shows for the year have been quite successful! The babies have all debuted each of the boys have had 1 show and behaved quite well no doubt they will show a little more finesse on there next showring adventures. Coco on the other hand has been to 3 shows for 3 Baby puppy of Breeds and 2 Baby puppy in groups - she is only 3 months and 1 week, she has been quite the professional (apart from when she wouldn't walk at her 1st show!) No more shows for the babies now until late February.
Dixie has been to 5 shows for 4 bitch challenges and is halfway to her title, a little niggling injury may keep her sidelined until March (finger crossed she doesn't loose to much coat) Sia has 5 Best of Breed awards and 1 Group 4th - thank you Dave Lassam. Leo has been to 3 shows for all 3 Best of Breeds I don't think he enjoyed the warmer weather but he did enjoy his own fan!
Across in New Zealand we can celebrate Cruz's title collecting 4 Best of Breeds and a Junior in group this past weekend. Congratulations to Raewyn and thank you Denise for the lovely photo of him.
January 01, 2023
It has certainly been a huge year here at Carluke! A year full of events, puppies, highs and lows. It would be remiss to begin a recap without remembering the passing of 2 lovely dogs. Firstly our own CH Faberge Des Beldones @ 12.5 years and Patricia Neweys CH Carluke Luvn Themyst - Lunar @ 16.5 (daughter to Phoenix & Nova) There is also Susie and Andrew who lost Pepe and Blush within 5 months of each other. To all those that have also lost someone special, we see them every night that the stars shine above us and they still walk by our sides.
On the puppy front we have welcomed into the world during the year 3 lovely litters from Sia, Harriet and Dion. From Sia we are lucky that many of the babies went to special friends so we hear about them very often. Harriets are only just leaving to special homes far and wide with Henri staying here, Dion's boy is about to set sail for distant lands and Coco will remain at home.
Our 2021/2022 puppies have gone on to glory & disappointment that we could not have imagined :-
Estelle - Carluke Love A Poser (Mrs Anneke Van Mosseveld) needs one CC to complete her title
Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer (Wayne & Louise Shipman) completed her title at just over 12 months (Jan 2022) of age and still picks up BOB's when shown
Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love (Carluke) completed his title at just under 12 months (May 2022) and has gone on to some wonderful wins and is also the sire of our lovely Harriet boys (October 2022)
Cruz - Carluke Started With A Kiss (Raewyn Mullans NZ) left Australia after winning Baby in Show at his first show, to continue on the other side in New Zealand, then bad weather interrupted his outings but he now only needs 2 CC's to complete his NZ title
Scott - Carluke Love And Kisses (Carluke) has not been out a lot, he needed to do some growing up, he does however have CC points and we hope he will be out during the year.
Dixie - Carluke Fabulosly Fancy (Teeny Talsma) has debuted with CC points and Class in group/show wins at All breeds and specialty shows.
Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me (Bronwen Cramond) has also debuted with challenge points.
Matilda Joy - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) (Henriette Pahl) set sail for Denmark in May and at her final shows for the year won her first Junior Challenge and has also been graded Excellent under breed specialists
Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) (Carluke) won her first baby puppy class, then the unthinkable happened, she fractured her Tibia and has spent the rest of the year laying around at home (literally!) we have our fingers crossed that she may come out during 2023.
Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth (Carluke/Jackie Garvin) shown by us during her babyhood where she won all her classes, Cara has now gone to live with Jackie and her family, they have just started in the ring together and as they both gain experience we are looking to fun times ahead for them.
and of course there is
Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) (Carluke) A spur of the moment decision to add her to the family when an International home turned her down, what an asset she has been. Spending most of the 2022 year in her knickers she titled just into the Junior class and then added a Royal Best of Breed along with recognition from Breed specialists.
Older Collies in the ring,
Karolyn - CH Carluke This Is Me collected her final points after a lockdown/maternal duties interrupted show career, she will now retire.
Sia - CH Foxbell X Factor started the year with a bang, winning her first Best in Group (Group 1st) then retired to have a lovely litter of puppies, only returning to the ring in late August, she is now on the downhill stretch to her 'Grand' having collected some lovely wins in the back end of the year.
Prim - Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk (exp NZ) departed for New Zealand, returning to Angela Sime, she titled in 4 weekend of shows finishing No 4 in the NZ DOL Best of Breed Collie Rough pointscore
which leads us on the to the Australia DOL pointscore,
Number 1 Rising star Collie Rough Victoria (number 3 Nationally) CH Carluke Falling In Love (having only 8 months of the year in the competition) he was also Number 1 Breed Challenge Collie Rough Victoria (number 6 Nationally) quite impressive for a puppy/junior he is also the only Collie to qualify for the Dog/Puppy of the Year (Victoria) with an award not won at a Breed show.
Number 2 Breed Challenge Collie Rough Victoria (number 11 Nationally) CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI). Cally did not take part in the Rising Star Competition.
Cally and Leo have been shown in direct competition with each other, often taking both CC's when shown this year.
other pointscore notables:-
Rising star Collie Rough (Victoria)
Number 3 Carluke Fabulously Fancy (number 11 Nationally)
Number 5 Carluke Started With A Kiss
Breed Challenge Collie Rough (Victoria)
Number 8 Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk
Number 9 CH Carluke This Is Me
Number 1 Show dog Collie Smooth both in Victoria and Nationally CH Foxbell X Factor Number 2 Breed Challenge Collie Smooth both in Victoria and Nationally with 6 months out of the ring
(pointscore results are voluntary and the results probably only mean anything to me! and that's OK )
The boys have also produced well for others:-
Oliver - Grand CH Carluke Au Contraire adds to his titled offspring list with CH's Elfreya Riley (Adelphi), Elfreya Riley Pathfinder (Scout) & Elfreya Vulcans Elf (Ember) making 4 Champions from a union that produced 5 puppies, Congratulations to Elizabeth, Claire and family.
Ross - Carluke Love Struck (AI) can add CH Izkaze Knockabout Love (Blacque) who finished at one of the last shows of the year. Congratulations Kaye
Bond - Carluke Top Secret (Exp Slovenia) continues to produce well and his Children are spreading all over Europe, we wish them all the best of luck.
If I have missed anything, I apologize profusely. 2022 saw the prefix Carluke being registered for 50 years with Dogs Victoria/KCC/ANKC. It has been a tough year but there is hopefully light on the horizon.
It has certainly been a huge year here at Carluke! A year full of events, puppies, highs and lows. It would be remiss to begin a recap without remembering the passing of 2 lovely dogs. Firstly our own CH Faberge Des Beldones @ 12.5 years and Patricia Neweys CH Carluke Luvn Themyst - Lunar @ 16.5 (daughter to Phoenix & Nova) There is also Susie and Andrew who lost Pepe and Blush within 5 months of each other. To all those that have also lost someone special, we see them every night that the stars shine above us and they still walk by our sides.
On the puppy front we have welcomed into the world during the year 3 lovely litters from Sia, Harriet and Dion. From Sia we are lucky that many of the babies went to special friends so we hear about them very often. Harriets are only just leaving to special homes far and wide with Henri staying here, Dion's boy is about to set sail for distant lands and Coco will remain at home.
Our 2021/2022 puppies have gone on to glory & disappointment that we could not have imagined :-
Estelle - Carluke Love A Poser (Mrs Anneke Van Mosseveld) needs one CC to complete her title
Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer (Wayne & Louise Shipman) completed her title at just over 12 months (Jan 2022) of age and still picks up BOB's when shown
Leo - CH Carluke Falling In Love (Carluke) completed his title at just under 12 months (May 2022) and has gone on to some wonderful wins and is also the sire of our lovely Harriet boys (October 2022)
Cruz - Carluke Started With A Kiss (Raewyn Mullans NZ) left Australia after winning Baby in Show at his first show, to continue on the other side in New Zealand, then bad weather interrupted his outings but he now only needs 2 CC's to complete his NZ title
Scott - Carluke Love And Kisses (Carluke) has not been out a lot, he needed to do some growing up, he does however have CC points and we hope he will be out during the year.
Dixie - Carluke Fabulosly Fancy (Teeny Talsma) has debuted with CC points and Class in group/show wins at All breeds and specialty shows.
Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me (Bronwen Cramond) has also debuted with challenge points.
Matilda Joy - Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) (Henriette Pahl) set sail for Denmark in May and at her final shows for the year won her first Junior Challenge and has also been graded Excellent under breed specialists
Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) (Carluke) won her first baby puppy class, then the unthinkable happened, she fractured her Tibia and has spent the rest of the year laying around at home (literally!) we have our fingers crossed that she may come out during 2023.
Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth (Carluke/Jackie Garvin) shown by us during her babyhood where she won all her classes, Cara has now gone to live with Jackie and her family, they have just started in the ring together and as they both gain experience we are looking to fun times ahead for them.
and of course there is
Cally - CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) (Carluke) A spur of the moment decision to add her to the family when an International home turned her down, what an asset she has been. Spending most of the 2022 year in her knickers she titled just into the Junior class and then added a Royal Best of Breed along with recognition from Breed specialists.
Older Collies in the ring,
Karolyn - CH Carluke This Is Me collected her final points after a lockdown/maternal duties interrupted show career, she will now retire.
Sia - CH Foxbell X Factor started the year with a bang, winning her first Best in Group (Group 1st) then retired to have a lovely litter of puppies, only returning to the ring in late August, she is now on the downhill stretch to her 'Grand' having collected some lovely wins in the back end of the year.
Prim - Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk (exp NZ) departed for New Zealand, returning to Angela Sime, she titled in 4 weekend of shows finishing No 4 in the NZ DOL Best of Breed Collie Rough pointscore
which leads us on the to the Australia DOL pointscore,
Number 1 Rising star Collie Rough Victoria (number 3 Nationally) CH Carluke Falling In Love (having only 8 months of the year in the competition) he was also Number 1 Breed Challenge Collie Rough Victoria (number 6 Nationally) quite impressive for a puppy/junior he is also the only Collie to qualify for the Dog/Puppy of the Year (Victoria) with an award not won at a Breed show.
Number 2 Breed Challenge Collie Rough Victoria (number 11 Nationally) CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI). Cally did not take part in the Rising Star Competition.
Cally and Leo have been shown in direct competition with each other, often taking both CC's when shown this year.
other pointscore notables:-
Rising star Collie Rough (Victoria)
Number 3 Carluke Fabulously Fancy (number 11 Nationally)
Number 5 Carluke Started With A Kiss
Breed Challenge Collie Rough (Victoria)
Number 8 Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk
Number 9 CH Carluke This Is Me
Number 1 Show dog Collie Smooth both in Victoria and Nationally CH Foxbell X Factor Number 2 Breed Challenge Collie Smooth both in Victoria and Nationally with 6 months out of the ring
(pointscore results are voluntary and the results probably only mean anything to me! and that's OK )
The boys have also produced well for others:-
Oliver - Grand CH Carluke Au Contraire adds to his titled offspring list with CH's Elfreya Riley (Adelphi), Elfreya Riley Pathfinder (Scout) & Elfreya Vulcans Elf (Ember) making 4 Champions from a union that produced 5 puppies, Congratulations to Elizabeth, Claire and family.
Ross - Carluke Love Struck (AI) can add CH Izkaze Knockabout Love (Blacque) who finished at one of the last shows of the year. Congratulations Kaye
Bond - Carluke Top Secret (Exp Slovenia) continues to produce well and his Children are spreading all over Europe, we wish them all the best of luck.
If I have missed anything, I apologize profusely. 2022 saw the prefix Carluke being registered for 50 years with Dogs Victoria/KCC/ANKC. It has been a tough year but there is hopefully light on the horizon.