September 05. Finally able to update after the storms knocked out the Wifi! My holidays have come to a close and Henri is now CHAMPION Carluke Kissed By Faberge, we are so so happy that this gorgeous boy has completed his title in storm force winds on the Bairnsdale/East Gippsland circuit. He is his father 2nd Champion and Mum's 3rd - we will continue to show him in rotation with his brother and father, Coco also did very well and is extremely close to finishing her title - but that may have to wait until 2025.
We have had a wonderful month showing our dogs, and will now slip back into regular slow mode and keep our fingers crossed for the pitter patter of tiny paws!
August 26 A couple of localish shows this past weekend and some nice points for Henri, Leo, Coco and Cally. Henri is getting close to his title now.
August 20 Not to shabby! EKKA Royal Sia Best in group 4th. Dylan BOB and short-listed for group. Cally BCC, RBOB. Dixie RCC Coco 1st. Calin Margineau (Romania)
Group show Sia BOB. Dylan BOB and short-listed for group. Cally RCC,. Dixie 2nd Coco 1st. Zlatko Jojkic (Serbia)
Thank you to our judges for there heartfelt words about the dogs and everyone's Congratulations
Just before heading up to Queensland we attended 2/3 Lillydale shows with European judges. Cally BOB & Runner up to Best in Group under Beata Petkevich (Latvia) Dylan DCC & RBOB. Under Inese Pablaka (Latvia) Leo DCC & BOB - shortlisted for group and Coco BCC & RUBOB
We have had a wonderful month showing our dogs, and will now slip back into regular slow mode and keep our fingers crossed for the pitter patter of tiny paws!
August 26 A couple of localish shows this past weekend and some nice points for Henri, Leo, Coco and Cally. Henri is getting close to his title now.
August 20 Not to shabby! EKKA Royal Sia Best in group 4th. Dylan BOB and short-listed for group. Cally BCC, RBOB. Dixie RCC Coco 1st. Calin Margineau (Romania)
Group show Sia BOB. Dylan BOB and short-listed for group. Cally RCC,. Dixie 2nd Coco 1st. Zlatko Jojkic (Serbia)
Thank you to our judges for there heartfelt words about the dogs and everyone's Congratulations
Just before heading up to Queensland we attended 2/3 Lillydale shows with European judges. Cally BOB & Runner up to Best in Group under Beata Petkevich (Latvia) Dylan DCC & RBOB. Under Inese Pablaka (Latvia) Leo DCC & BOB - shortlisted for group and Coco BCC & RUBOB
July 22, Took team Tricolour out to a show on Saturday, the only Collies eligible for challenges Leo trumped Cally for Best of Breed then he went on to be shortlisted for Best In Group. Up in NSW Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer has also been out and about picking up BOB and CC's - congratulations to Wayne and Louise.
We also went to visit Leo's youngest babies and they are just as sweet as. There are some still looking for the right homes and a couple have great potential as show dogs, please see our Available page and contact Sam directly.
We also went to visit Leo's youngest babies and they are just as sweet as. There are some still looking for the right homes and a couple have great potential as show dogs, please see our Available page and contact Sam directly.
July 15. Congratulations to Teeny and Dixie on gaining their final pass for a Tricks started title. Once paperwork is complete she will be known as CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy TK.S
The home dogs also took part in dog shows over the weekend Cally and Sia picking up a BOB each Henri 2 RCC's. Leo's daughter Saqqara has had some fun in the NT collecting several Puppy in group along with a Puppy in Show award, Congratulations Terry and Aileen
June 25, Just a quick update to congratulate Chaska on another BOB last weekend in WA, a lovely Leo * Princess son.
The home dogs also took part in dog shows over the weekend Cally and Sia picking up a BOB each Henri 2 RCC's. Leo's daughter Saqqara has had some fun in the NT collecting several Puppy in group along with a Puppy in Show award, Congratulations Terry and Aileen
June 25, Just a quick update to congratulate Chaska on another BOB last weekend in WA, a lovely Leo * Princess son.
Chaska 10 months old
June 17, Henri and I ventured to a show yesterday, his 2nd this year our low numbers continue here in Victoria with only 2 eligible for Challenge he won a 7 point Best of Breed. Lovely to catch up with George and Claire and their young boys - both Oliver grandchildren.
Over in the West Leo's son Chaska (brother to Saqqara- below) also won some more points. above is a lovely candid of him in the group line up. I believe he is also a very enthusiastic tracking dog!
June 15, Pictured below is a lovely Leo daughter @ just 10 months of age, shown in direct competition with Terry & Aileen Jenkin's very successful Corby - Saqqara has stood her ground, she also have a brother in WA a sister in SA who both have CC points and another sister here in Victoria taking part in the obedience ring. Congratulations and thank you for the great job you are doing.
Congratulations also to Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth (Rudi * Sia) on her lovely Hip/Elbow report of 0/0 elbows 1/1 for hips. Great job Jackie.
As if that is not enough Leo has his 3rd litter on the ground. Congratulations to Luna - Ingledene Sno Flurry (imp UK) who gave birth to 2 Blue Merle boys, 4 Tricolour boys and 1 Tricolour girl on June 03. All enquiries please direct to Samantha Buckley
Over in the West Leo's son Chaska (brother to Saqqara- below) also won some more points. above is a lovely candid of him in the group line up. I believe he is also a very enthusiastic tracking dog!
June 15, Pictured below is a lovely Leo daughter @ just 10 months of age, shown in direct competition with Terry & Aileen Jenkin's very successful Corby - Saqqara has stood her ground, she also have a brother in WA a sister in SA who both have CC points and another sister here in Victoria taking part in the obedience ring. Congratulations and thank you for the great job you are doing.
Congratulations also to Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth (Rudi * Sia) on her lovely Hip/Elbow report of 0/0 elbows 1/1 for hips. Great job Jackie.
As if that is not enough Leo has his 3rd litter on the ground. Congratulations to Luna - Ingledene Sno Flurry (imp UK) who gave birth to 2 Blue Merle boys, 4 Tricolour boys and 1 Tricolour girl on June 03. All enquiries please direct to Samantha Buckley
Cayano Queen OVth Nile - CH Carluke Falling In Love * Cayano Princess In Blue
June 08 At the changing of the days our darling Nanette - CH Carluke Moonlight Over Paris - left us after a short battle with seizures. 12 years and 3 months of age and just 53 weeks after loosing her brother. Once again we are reminded just how fleeting they are in our lives. A formidable backyard presence now at rest. Nanette had just a single litter for 1 Tri boy and 5 Tri girls - her daughter Dion (CH Carluke Myhart Willgo On) has given us Bond - Carluke Top Secret (exp Slovenia and father of some lovely Collies) Prim ( Aust & NZ CH Carluke Diamentes At Dusk) mother of a new generation at Fairenvy Kennels (NZ) and in her 2nd and final litter Robbie (NZ CH Carluke Cest La VIe) Cherry Simmons Avonia Kennels (NZ) and our gorgeous Coco Pop (Carluke Frou Frou Revue)
Never heavily campaigned she was a Best in Group winner (Group 1st) under specialist Mrs Shelley Bateup, CCV Championship Show 2017 Best of Breed & Rup in SHOW winner under Mrs Bev White (UK) and on her final appearance 6 weeks later went RCC at the 12th Collie National under Mrs John Walsh SNR (Ireland)
We sadly acknowledge the passing last week of Naya - Carluke Femme Fatale just shy of her 12th birthday, Naya went to live with Joy as an older girl but not before leaving us the gift of Cher - Carluke Forever In Bluegenes (Trish & Kevin Mcgill) who in turn has given us Feliz (Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara) & Matilda (DKK CH Carluke Frozen In Time). Naya is survived at Carluke by her younger sister Meme (CH Carluke Fancy Me)
Never heavily campaigned she was a Best in Group winner (Group 1st) under specialist Mrs Shelley Bateup, CCV Championship Show 2017 Best of Breed & Rup in SHOW winner under Mrs Bev White (UK) and on her final appearance 6 weeks later went RCC at the 12th Collie National under Mrs John Walsh SNR (Ireland)
We sadly acknowledge the passing last week of Naya - Carluke Femme Fatale just shy of her 12th birthday, Naya went to live with Joy as an older girl but not before leaving us the gift of Cher - Carluke Forever In Bluegenes (Trish & Kevin Mcgill) who in turn has given us Feliz (Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara) & Matilda (DKK CH Carluke Frozen In Time). Naya is survived at Carluke by her younger sister Meme (CH Carluke Fancy Me)
May 16 Smashed it!
Collie Club of Victoria Championship show 2024 BEST IN SHOW (3rd time) Grand CH Foxbell X Factor
Collie Rough reserve BCC & Ru Best of Breed CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI)
Collie Rough reserve DCC CH Carluke Kissed By Harriet
2nd Open dog CH Carluke Falling In Love
Lovely to see Bronwen and CH Carluke Fabulous Me there to collect Sassy's title sash and Jackie with Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth both getting there team work happening.
Thank you to the wonderful show sponsors 4 Legs, Maiko Pet supplies, Kaye's Krunchies & Kraft, Orivet, Ziwi, Kelly Winter, Denise, Tania Adams and family, Alan Wallace, Jordan Wilkinson, Tyronelea Collies, Craeburn Knl's, Shelley Wildman, Talcott Knl's and to anyone that I have invariably missed.
Thanks to the village that helped get everyone into the ring and of course the home team of just Allison this time.
We also had some exciting news from Denmark Congratulations Henriette & Matilda DKKCH Carluke Frozen In TIme (AI) on her 2nd CACIB with BIR (BOB)
Photos below are from Claire Cashion, Katrina Wenzler Alan Wallace Maria Johannson
Collie Club of Victoria Championship show 2024 BEST IN SHOW (3rd time) Grand CH Foxbell X Factor
Collie Rough reserve BCC & Ru Best of Breed CH Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI)
Collie Rough reserve DCC CH Carluke Kissed By Harriet
2nd Open dog CH Carluke Falling In Love
Lovely to see Bronwen and CH Carluke Fabulous Me there to collect Sassy's title sash and Jackie with Cara - Carluke The Naked Truth both getting there team work happening.
Thank you to the wonderful show sponsors 4 Legs, Maiko Pet supplies, Kaye's Krunchies & Kraft, Orivet, Ziwi, Kelly Winter, Denise, Tania Adams and family, Alan Wallace, Jordan Wilkinson, Tyronelea Collies, Craeburn Knl's, Shelley Wildman, Talcott Knl's and to anyone that I have invariably missed.
Thanks to the village that helped get everyone into the ring and of course the home team of just Allison this time.
We also had some exciting news from Denmark Congratulations Henriette & Matilda DKKCH Carluke Frozen In TIme (AI) on her 2nd CACIB with BIR (BOB)
Photos below are from Claire Cashion, Katrina Wenzler Alan Wallace Maria Johannson
May 06 - The last 2 members of the show team went out to run circles on the weekend. Leo winning R CACIB with an Excellent grading. Cally winning her first CACIB with Excellent grading and Sia won her 4th and final CACIB to now be Pending(C.I.B) Grand CH Foxbell X Factor the first Smooth Collie to hold this title in Australia.
Other show news Bronwen and Sassy collected a nice contested BOB up in Albury after a run of no competition it is always nice to see other Collies out N about.
Other show news Bronwen and Sassy collected a nice contested BOB up in Albury after a run of no competition it is always nice to see other Collies out N about.
The clever girl - photo taken last year
May 02, For something a little different, we wish Congratulations to Teeny and DIxie, who ventured off to their first Tricks competition on there own last weekend coming home with 2 passes - well done girls !
April 23, Our second show for the year, Dylan and Coco strutted there stuff and collecting an uncontested CC each with Dylan pipping Coco for BOB. But the best news was Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me finishing her title with Bronwen on the end of her lead.
April 15 - Well we waited a while for our first show of the year, but boy was the wait worth it! Sia - Grand CH Foxbell X Factor goes all the way to BEST IN SHOW under Mr Chris Woodrow - so lovely to receive such an award under a breed specialist. Sia is one of only a handful of Smooth Collies in Australia to have won the ultimate award! Thank you to everyone that congratulated us or cheered us on. Sia will continue to pop up here and there throughout the year.
Also shown were Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge, he collected Dog challenge, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) was RCC & RuBOB. Feliz has dropped her coat and will now wait until Spring, Henri will soon be taking turns (again) in the ring with his father Leo, brother Dylan, Coco and Cally.
Congratulations also to the extended Doggy family with Leo's daughter winning a Puppy in Group in South Australia. Whilst Smooth Oliver son and grand daughter hit the showrings in Queensland for BOB & RuBOB
April 23, Our second show for the year, Dylan and Coco strutted there stuff and collecting an uncontested CC each with Dylan pipping Coco for BOB. But the best news was Sassy - Carluke Fabulous Me finishing her title with Bronwen on the end of her lead.
April 15 - Well we waited a while for our first show of the year, but boy was the wait worth it! Sia - Grand CH Foxbell X Factor goes all the way to BEST IN SHOW under Mr Chris Woodrow - so lovely to receive such an award under a breed specialist. Sia is one of only a handful of Smooth Collies in Australia to have won the ultimate award! Thank you to everyone that congratulated us or cheered us on. Sia will continue to pop up here and there throughout the year.
Also shown were Henri - Carluke Kissed By Faberge, he collected Dog challenge, Feliz - Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) was RCC & RuBOB. Feliz has dropped her coat and will now wait until Spring, Henri will soon be taking turns (again) in the ring with his father Leo, brother Dylan, Coco and Cally.
Congratulations also to the extended Doggy family with Leo's daughter winning a Puppy in Group in South Australia. Whilst Smooth Oliver son and grand daughter hit the showrings in Queensland for BOB & RuBOB
Fairenvy Diamentes N Silva - Eden 4.5 months. photo by Sue Chaytor, thank you.
April 02, Hoping everyone had a lovely Easter, we are enjoying some soaking rain at the moment, lovely after such a long dry spell. Congratulations to the winners at the recent Royal Easter show in Sydney. They looked lovely on the livestreams.
Congratulations to Angela Sime in New Zealand with her lovely Eden on continuing her run of Baby puppy in group awards, along with her brother Jay and sister Faith they are the long awaited children of Prim - Aust & NZ Ch Carluke Diamentes At Dusk and Dean - Aust Grand Ch & NZ CH Fairenvy Deanambrose In Silva.
March 27 Congratulations Sue Smith and Chaska on winning their first points with BOB over older competition. Cayano Mychaska is an 8 month old son of Leo * Princess
March 19 No real news here, just to say the litter we were considering for the first half of 2024 we have now put off to the first half of 2025. We do hope to have Sable/Tri babies Late 2024 though. No shows for us, they were cancelled due to the extreme heat we have had of late in Victoria. In NSW Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer has been out picking up some points, congratulations to Louise and Wayne.
March 05, Dylan and Sia took part in the Dogs Victoria Night of Nights on the weekend, both left with their heads held high even if they did not progress any further than the first round.
Links to shorts of them competing. Sia https://fb.watch/qC1_e_9YLF/ Dylan https://fb.watch/qC20ea4dck/
February 27, Congratulations to Bronwen and Sassy who added more points towards there title this weekend with a Best of Breed under Mrs S Lishman of Louanda Shelties. Over in New Zealand Angela had more fun in the ring with her Prim babies, Eden adding 5 more Baby puppy in groups and converting 1 into Baby puppy in show and brother Jay also cracked it for a Baby puppy in group.
February 21, Hot on the heels of Matilda completing her Danish Championship, in New Zealand 2 of Prim's 3 babies made their debut. Eden - Fairenvy Diamentes N Silva could not have done better at her first shows winning Baby Puppy in Show on Saturday and Baby puppy in group on the Sunday. Brother Jay decided to catch some "air time" we are sure he'll work it out :) These delightful babies are 6 generations on the female line from Nova - CH Wicani Wisps of Moonlight (imp UK). Prim is litter sister to successful but probably undervalued dog in Slovenia - Carluke Top Secret. We wish Angela and her friends all the very best with these lovely, true to type, balanced, moderate babies.
Congratulations to Angela Sime in New Zealand with her lovely Eden on continuing her run of Baby puppy in group awards, along with her brother Jay and sister Faith they are the long awaited children of Prim - Aust & NZ Ch Carluke Diamentes At Dusk and Dean - Aust Grand Ch & NZ CH Fairenvy Deanambrose In Silva.
March 27 Congratulations Sue Smith and Chaska on winning their first points with BOB over older competition. Cayano Mychaska is an 8 month old son of Leo * Princess
March 19 No real news here, just to say the litter we were considering for the first half of 2024 we have now put off to the first half of 2025. We do hope to have Sable/Tri babies Late 2024 though. No shows for us, they were cancelled due to the extreme heat we have had of late in Victoria. In NSW Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer has been out picking up some points, congratulations to Louise and Wayne.
March 05, Dylan and Sia took part in the Dogs Victoria Night of Nights on the weekend, both left with their heads held high even if they did not progress any further than the first round.
Links to shorts of them competing. Sia https://fb.watch/qC1_e_9YLF/ Dylan https://fb.watch/qC20ea4dck/
February 27, Congratulations to Bronwen and Sassy who added more points towards there title this weekend with a Best of Breed under Mrs S Lishman of Louanda Shelties. Over in New Zealand Angela had more fun in the ring with her Prim babies, Eden adding 5 more Baby puppy in groups and converting 1 into Baby puppy in show and brother Jay also cracked it for a Baby puppy in group.
February 21, Hot on the heels of Matilda completing her Danish Championship, in New Zealand 2 of Prim's 3 babies made their debut. Eden - Fairenvy Diamentes N Silva could not have done better at her first shows winning Baby Puppy in Show on Saturday and Baby puppy in group on the Sunday. Brother Jay decided to catch some "air time" we are sure he'll work it out :) These delightful babies are 6 generations on the female line from Nova - CH Wicani Wisps of Moonlight (imp UK). Prim is litter sister to successful but probably undervalued dog in Slovenia - Carluke Top Secret. We wish Angela and her friends all the very best with these lovely, true to type, balanced, moderate babies.
February 13 - The biggest congratulations to Henriette and Matilda our Danish dream team qualifying for her Danish title at the first opportunity after turning 2 years of age.
Jan 29 Or maybe you are just looking to listen to a specialist talk about the best breed there is! Click on the graphic to be taken to the facebook page for further information.
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Jan 24 Dylan and Henri had their Hip and elbows xrays yesterday and we are very excited that Dylan came back as 0/0 for both and Henri 1/1 hips and 0/0 elbows -there litter brother Daemon was done at the backend of last year for a lovely 2/2 hips and 0/0 elbows.
Jan 17 No shows for us until late February, but we offer our congratulations to Louise and Wayne Shipman who have been out N about in NSW with Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer picking up more points on the weekend just past.
Jan 07 Thank you to Dogzonline for the awards won on the pointscore over the past 12 months :) we do not attend enough shows to be 'really' competitive at a National level, but we take part just the same. Sia attended 38 shows and Dylan 20.
Jan 17 No shows for us until late February, but we offer our congratulations to Louise and Wayne Shipman who have been out N about in NSW with Jade - CH Carluke Private Dancer picking up more points on the weekend just past.
Jan 07 Thank you to Dogzonline for the awards won on the pointscore over the past 12 months :) we do not attend enough shows to be 'really' competitive at a National level, but we take part just the same. Sia attended 38 shows and Dylan 20.
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January 01, 2024
If 2022 was a huge year, then 2023 just blew it out of the water! The highs were definitely higher but the lows were almost soul destroying. In just 11 short weeks in the middle of 2023 the lights went out on 2 very special dogs – Oliver - Grand Ch Carluke Au Contraire and – Lyam – Ch Carluke Song Sung Blue much has been written, thought and dreamt about these 2 boys. Also lost from the extended Collie family Lyam’s sister Fiesty Mouse (Saffy) – Carluke Fairy Dust. Nelson – CH Carluke Willothewisp and Oscar – Carluke Mr Kiss Kiss Bang. Our love goes out to all in the extended family that have loved and lost this year.
No puppies this year, it was a year to campaign those from the previous year and give them the best of opportunities to show us what they were capable of…didn’t they do just that. Dylan never found a home so stayed with us, certainly pretty pleased that he did. The 2023 roll call is huge, so are you ready?
Sia – Grand Champion Foxbell X Factor completed her GRAND winning BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show judge Mrs J Armatys. She has also added 3 CACIB’s our fingers are crossed that during 2024 she can close this title as well.
Dylan – Champion Carluke Kissed By Harriet completed his title @ 13 months shown alongside his father and litter brother, he has a PUPPY IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys and also won BEST OF BREED & PUPPY IN GROUP @ the 2023 Royal Melbourne Show under Dr Tesics (Hungary) amongst many other special awards.
Cally – Champion Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) only a brief appearance in the ring but she claimed BEST OF BREED & Runner up to BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys.
Leo – Champion Carluke Falling In Love took turns with his sons winning DOG CHALLENGE, rup BEST OF BREED & Opposite sex BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys, he was also reserve DCC & Rup BOB @ the 2023 Royal Melbourne Show to his son Dylan. He has also won 1 CACIB. Leo also sired his 2nd litter this year and we wish the gorgeous Tri babies all the very best for 2024 and beyond.
Henri – Carluke Kissed By Faberge spent the year competing against his father and brother and made an excellent account of himself – very close to titling he is a very consistent ‘class in group’ winner
Coco – Carluke Frou Frou Revue this little minx has also made an excellent account again a multi ‘class in group’ winner she was also Bitch Challenge at the 2023 RMS under Dr Tesics (Hungary) and is well pointed to her title.
Feliz – Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) Our darling blue girl has a CACIB, class in group awards and was RCC & JUNIOR IN SHOW at the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys
Harriet – Champion Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp Belg) also made 2 appearances over the year to win her Veteran class at the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show and 2nd in the Open bitch class at the 2023 RMS.
Dixie – Champion Carluke Fabulosly Fancy closed her title before turning 2, Teeny and Dixie will hopefully be making an appearance in the dog sports arena over the coming year.
Estelle – Champion Carluke Love A Poser completed her title very early into the year for Anneke, sadly her long awaited litter was not to be, but we are keeping everything crossed for 2024.
Jade – Champion Carluke Private Dancer has been consistent in the ring continuing to pick up Best of Breeds and ‘classes in group’, she also won her class at the 2023 November Collie Club of NSW Championship show under Mr J Blake (Corydon UK)
Sassy – Carluke Fabulous Me is so, so close to her title now, congratulations to Bronwen, her face simply lights up every time she talks of Sassy.
Cara – Carluke The Naked Truth with her new exhibitor owner are making good progress together and hopefully 2024 we will see them out N about
Darcy – Carluke Charmed Bya Kiss made a brief but promising baby appearance before an accident involving a tile floor happened, we are keeping everything crossed that as he matures, he may make a return to the ring for Nerina
It didn’t end in Australia! Across the ditch in New Zealand
Cruz – NZ Champion Carluke Started Witha Kiss (imp Aust) completed his title in January and has been back out winning Best in Group – Classes in group and Best of Breeds for his very proud owner Raewyn.
Robbie – NZ Champion Carluke Cest La Vie (imp Aust) a late maturing boy certainly kicked up his heels winning 10 cc’s before turning 12 months and finished his NZ title @ 13 months he is also a class in group winner for his proud owner Cherry.
Prim – Aust & NZ Champion Carluke Diamentes At Dusk (imp Aust) has also had fun with Angela her highlight this year winning BEST OF BREED at the 2023 NZ National under Mr T Jakkel (Croatia) and now a long waited for litter of 3 gorgeous babies.
Even further afield in Denmark & Slovenia
Matilda – Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) (imp Aust) finished her year winning Best bitch and Runner up in Show at the Christmas Collie show in Jutland. She is also a CAC & CACIB winner and brings new entertainment to Henriette and her lovely family everyday.
Bond – Carluke Top Secret (imp Aust) Continues to leave quality progeny in Slovenia and neighboring countries and now has grand children continuing the legacy
Transporting dogs to far away lands is nerve wrecking and we trust our dogs travel itinerary to Wayne Moore and his very competent team at Moorholme Pet Transport.
The boys have continued to produce the good for others :-
Grand Ch Carluke Au Contraire (DEC) has seen no less than 4 children complete their titles this year. CH Izkaze La Coquette, CH Wiru Bright Cider life at Jencol, CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy & NZ CH Carluke Cest La Vie.
CH Carluke Falling In Love with only 2 litters on the ground and not yet 3 years old himself has his first titled son CH Carluke Kissed By Harriet
Ross - Carluke Love Struck (AI) no longer available at stud and Lyam – CH Carluke Song Sung Blue (DEC)children continue to fly the flag for their fathers.
On a personal note I have has 2 wonderful trips abroad, the first to the UK for British Collies Association Championship show and Dog Mecca - Crufts, thank you to all those that welcomed Anneke, Sam and myself into their homes and kennels. Then I went on my own to Denmark for the EDS - what a whirlwind trip that was - the highlight being able to show our homebred girl to 2 * 2nd places with excellent gradings and 1 CK. Also the pleasure of being there when family friend Tomas Rohlin was granted 'All breeds status" so special catching up with friends and making new ones.
If 2022 was a huge year, then 2023 just blew it out of the water! The highs were definitely higher but the lows were almost soul destroying. In just 11 short weeks in the middle of 2023 the lights went out on 2 very special dogs – Oliver - Grand Ch Carluke Au Contraire and – Lyam – Ch Carluke Song Sung Blue much has been written, thought and dreamt about these 2 boys. Also lost from the extended Collie family Lyam’s sister Fiesty Mouse (Saffy) – Carluke Fairy Dust. Nelson – CH Carluke Willothewisp and Oscar – Carluke Mr Kiss Kiss Bang. Our love goes out to all in the extended family that have loved and lost this year.
No puppies this year, it was a year to campaign those from the previous year and give them the best of opportunities to show us what they were capable of…didn’t they do just that. Dylan never found a home so stayed with us, certainly pretty pleased that he did. The 2023 roll call is huge, so are you ready?
Sia – Grand Champion Foxbell X Factor completed her GRAND winning BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show judge Mrs J Armatys. She has also added 3 CACIB’s our fingers are crossed that during 2024 she can close this title as well.
Dylan – Champion Carluke Kissed By Harriet completed his title @ 13 months shown alongside his father and litter brother, he has a PUPPY IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys and also won BEST OF BREED & PUPPY IN GROUP @ the 2023 Royal Melbourne Show under Dr Tesics (Hungary) amongst many other special awards.
Cally – Champion Kirrieloch Oh Calamity (AI) only a brief appearance in the ring but she claimed BEST OF BREED & Runner up to BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys.
Leo – Champion Carluke Falling In Love took turns with his sons winning DOG CHALLENGE, rup BEST OF BREED & Opposite sex BEST IN SHOW @ the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys, he was also reserve DCC & Rup BOB @ the 2023 Royal Melbourne Show to his son Dylan. He has also won 1 CACIB. Leo also sired his 2nd litter this year and we wish the gorgeous Tri babies all the very best for 2024 and beyond.
Henri – Carluke Kissed By Faberge spent the year competing against his father and brother and made an excellent account of himself – very close to titling he is a very consistent ‘class in group’ winner
Coco – Carluke Frou Frou Revue this little minx has also made an excellent account again a multi ‘class in group’ winner she was also Bitch Challenge at the 2023 RMS under Dr Tesics (Hungary) and is well pointed to her title.
Feliz – Carluke Hands Offmy Tiara (AI) Our darling blue girl has a CACIB, class in group awards and was RCC & JUNIOR IN SHOW at the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show under Mrs J Armatys
Harriet – Champion Scottlyme Prelude To A Kiss (imp Belg) also made 2 appearances over the year to win her Veteran class at the 2023 Collie Club of Victoria Championship show and 2nd in the Open bitch class at the 2023 RMS.
Dixie – Champion Carluke Fabulosly Fancy closed her title before turning 2, Teeny and Dixie will hopefully be making an appearance in the dog sports arena over the coming year.
Estelle – Champion Carluke Love A Poser completed her title very early into the year for Anneke, sadly her long awaited litter was not to be, but we are keeping everything crossed for 2024.
Jade – Champion Carluke Private Dancer has been consistent in the ring continuing to pick up Best of Breeds and ‘classes in group’, she also won her class at the 2023 November Collie Club of NSW Championship show under Mr J Blake (Corydon UK)
Sassy – Carluke Fabulous Me is so, so close to her title now, congratulations to Bronwen, her face simply lights up every time she talks of Sassy.
Cara – Carluke The Naked Truth with her new exhibitor owner are making good progress together and hopefully 2024 we will see them out N about
Darcy – Carluke Charmed Bya Kiss made a brief but promising baby appearance before an accident involving a tile floor happened, we are keeping everything crossed that as he matures, he may make a return to the ring for Nerina
It didn’t end in Australia! Across the ditch in New Zealand
Cruz – NZ Champion Carluke Started Witha Kiss (imp Aust) completed his title in January and has been back out winning Best in Group – Classes in group and Best of Breeds for his very proud owner Raewyn.
Robbie – NZ Champion Carluke Cest La Vie (imp Aust) a late maturing boy certainly kicked up his heels winning 10 cc’s before turning 12 months and finished his NZ title @ 13 months he is also a class in group winner for his proud owner Cherry.
Prim – Aust & NZ Champion Carluke Diamentes At Dusk (imp Aust) has also had fun with Angela her highlight this year winning BEST OF BREED at the 2023 NZ National under Mr T Jakkel (Croatia) and now a long waited for litter of 3 gorgeous babies.
Even further afield in Denmark & Slovenia
Matilda – Carluke Frozen In Time (AI) (imp Aust) finished her year winning Best bitch and Runner up in Show at the Christmas Collie show in Jutland. She is also a CAC & CACIB winner and brings new entertainment to Henriette and her lovely family everyday.
Bond – Carluke Top Secret (imp Aust) Continues to leave quality progeny in Slovenia and neighboring countries and now has grand children continuing the legacy
Transporting dogs to far away lands is nerve wrecking and we trust our dogs travel itinerary to Wayne Moore and his very competent team at Moorholme Pet Transport.
The boys have continued to produce the good for others :-
Grand Ch Carluke Au Contraire (DEC) has seen no less than 4 children complete their titles this year. CH Izkaze La Coquette, CH Wiru Bright Cider life at Jencol, CH Carluke Fabulously Fancy & NZ CH Carluke Cest La Vie.
CH Carluke Falling In Love with only 2 litters on the ground and not yet 3 years old himself has his first titled son CH Carluke Kissed By Harriet
Ross - Carluke Love Struck (AI) no longer available at stud and Lyam – CH Carluke Song Sung Blue (DEC)children continue to fly the flag for their fathers.
On a personal note I have has 2 wonderful trips abroad, the first to the UK for British Collies Association Championship show and Dog Mecca - Crufts, thank you to all those that welcomed Anneke, Sam and myself into their homes and kennels. Then I went on my own to Denmark for the EDS - what a whirlwind trip that was - the highlight being able to show our homebred girl to 2 * 2nd places with excellent gradings and 1 CK. Also the pleasure of being there when family friend Tomas Rohlin was granted 'All breeds status" so special catching up with friends and making new ones.
EDS - May 2023