December 2010 Edition

The On-Line Magazine of World Wide Sheltie News Designed For Sheltie Lovers With A World Wide View

Based On an Original Idea by Charles Feijen

Editor Temp Co Editor Jan Grice Alex McKay

Correspondents

Donna Saltau - Australia, Judy Docksey - Australia, Pamela Powel – Australia, Victor Rios – Brazil, Inna Tolli - Estonia, Hilppa Jarvinen - Finland, Martina Feldhoff - Germany, Ambarish Sing Roy - India, Valerie Kyle - Ireland, Amy McKnight - Ireland, Alfredo Gili - Italy, Lydia Belyaeva - Latvia, Marcella Koenen - Netherlands, Barbara Hearn - New Zealand, Charles Feijen – Norway, Helena Kabala - Poland, Ekaterina Novakovskaya - Russia, Lotta Brun – Spain, Natalie Himich - Ukraine, Pat Ferrall - USA, Jan Grice – UK

Photo: Hilppa Jarvinen

“These Boots Were Made For Walking But We Are Waiting Patiently For You To Read The December ‘Global Shelties Magazine”

The correspondents and editors hope you enjoy the magazine. We welcome letters and other contributions from you all. The next edition will be in March 2011

The Dog Used As A ‘Sketch’ On The Front Cover Of This Edition Is:

Ch. Mohnesee The Spellmaster (Italy)

 Page: 4 Perth Royal Show  Page: 6 The Working Dog Club Of New South Wales  Page: 7 Sheltie Crafts  Page: 10 The Amsterdam Winners Show  Page: 12 Dutch Sheltie Show  Page: 13 Herding With Shelties  Page: 15 Rally  Page: 16 Street Dogs Of Nepal Need Your Help  Page: 17 Eight Generations Of Champion Dogs In Direct Line  Page: 18 Europe Dog Show  Page: 19 Special Club Show  Page: 20 Sheltie Weekend In Finland  Page: 23 Forthcoming Events 2011 And 2012  Page: 24 Health Research Updates  Page: 25 Interesting History: Crufts Centenary (1891 ‐1991) Dog Show Catalogue On Line  Page: 25 Interesting History: The History Of Crufts On Line  Page: 25 Interesting History: Gallery Of Dogs On The Shetland Isles  Page: 25 Gleanings From The Internet  Page: 26 Keeping The Dog Clubs Alive by Ann Billington  Page: 26 All Fired Up by Jo‐Anne Jefferson  Page: 28 Encouragement and Enthusiasm by Hillpa Järvinen  Page: 29 Links To Results And Pictures From A Selection Of Recent UK Sheltie Club Shows  Page: 30 Obedience  Page: 31 Sheltie In National Dog Show On NBC – Thanksgiving Day  Page: 32 Junior Handlers  Page: 33 Skateboarding Sheltie In Miami Spotted On You Tube  Page: 33 American Kennel Club Breeder Of Merit Program  Page: 33 English Shetland Sheepdog Club Working Section New Web Site  Page: 33 Advertising In Global Shelties Magazine  Page: 34 VI Ranking Sheltie In Poland  Page: 37 New Year Greetings From Around The Globe

September 26th. 2010

Judge: Dr. J. Mendiola. Philippines

CC DOG BOB: Sunland Secret Liason

(S: Ch Tiakina Tailord By Armani x D: Sunland Secret Love) This win gave Cody his Championship title. Shown here with Julia Soltoggio DOB: 23rd Mar 2008 CEA Clear Carrier. Hips: 1:1 Cody is full litter brother to Fin Ch Sunland Secrets N Lies.

Baby Dog

1st Jmell American Conquest. G .Mellor

2nd Lurikeen Norti Little Secret. Julie Harris

3rd Arajento Weave Me A Dream. Kay Tonkin

Jmell USA Heritage. G. Mellor

Puppy Dog

1st Sheltastic Eat My Shorts. M. Howe

Junior Dog

1st Kismet So Uwant Tsee Th Wizard. H. Hawkins 4 Intermediate Dog

1st Lurikeen Im So Not Norti ** Di Leverington/Kirsty Post

2nd Kismet Rain Shadow. M. Howe

3rd Arajento Social Standing. Kay Tonkin

Shelsian Cest La Vie. Deb Greenlee

State Bred Dog

1st CH Lurikeen Cort Be N Norti ** Di Leverington/Ashlea Stanton

2nd CH Arajento Spellbinder. Kay Tonkin

Open Dog

1st Sunland Secret Liason ** Sue Van Dinter

2nd Grd CH Arajento Calico Kid. Kay Tonkin

3rd Can CH Bach God Is Up To Something Great (impUSA). J & M Rice / B Shepherdson

CC DOG BOB Sunland Secret Liason **TITLE**

RCC DOG CH Lurikeen Cort Be N Norti

Baby Bitch

1st Sunland So Exsquisite ** Deb Greenlee

2nd Lurikeen Shez A Catwalk Bitch. Jeanette Mitchell

3rd Lurikeen Just Shakin My Bootie. Deb Simpson

(S:Lurikeen I Didnt Do It D: Lurikeen Th Never Ending Story)

Jmell American Jewell. G.Mellor

Puppy Bitch

1st Sunland Sass N Bide (IID) ** Sue Van Dinter

2nd Sheltastic Smarty Pantz. M. Howe

3rd Arajento Hot Damn Here I Am. Kay Tonkin

Junior Bitch

1st Arajento Raising Hell ** Kay Tonkin

Junior In Group

2nd Ambermoon Im Just A Girl. Chris Luxford

3rd Kismet Magic Dust. M. Howe

Intermediate Bitch 5

1st Ambermoon Moment Like This. Chris Luxford

2nd Sunsweet Under My Skin (imp Finl). Sue Van Dinter’

Abs Sunland Secret Admirer

State Bred Bitch

1st CH Lurikeen Wicked Proposal. Elizabeth Ayre

2nd Sunland Shinning Star. A. Lamb

3rd CH Lurikeen Hot In Th City. Deb Simpson

CH Arajento I Shot D Sherif. Kay Tonkin

Open Bitch

1st Sunland Sapphire Blue. Sue Van Dinter

2nd CH Ambermoon All Fired Up. Chris Luxford

Veteran In Group

3rd Grd CH Lurikeen Turn Up Th Heat. Ashlea Stanton

Arajento C N Is Believing. Kay Tonkin

CC BITCH RBOB Sunland Sapphire Blue

RCC Bitch CH Lurikeen Wicked Proposal

The Working Dog Club of New South Wales

5 November 2010

Aust. Ch. Kelanmee Top Deck (Decker) owned and handled by Kim Tresidder being awarded Australian Bred In Show. Peggy Bailey (UK) was the breed judge while Peter did general specials.

Kim Tresidder

SHELTIE CRAFTS

Shelties can be found in practically any craft form. Here are just a few examples of interesting hobbies available

SPINNING “SHELTIE” DOGS HAIR

In 1980 I spent a holiday on the Isle of Arran and whilst there I encountered a lady who was giving spinning lessons with sheep fleeces. I duly took advantage of having a lesson whilst I was there.

At that time I already had a fair amount of dog hair and couldn’t find anyone to spin it for me so I thought I would have a go myself.

I purchased a spinning wheel and fortunately I found a lady who gave lessons in spinning locally, although she only used fleece, but I started off by using the sheltie hair and found that I thoroughly enjoyed it once I could get the wheel to keep going in the right direction.

From thereon I continued to spin for a hobby and at Crufts dog show where I was exhibiting for the first time, I wore a jacket spun and knitted from my dog’s hair. At that time there was a gentleman taking a film of different things and he filmed me in my outfit and I later discovered it was for Australian T.V. That was fortunate for my brother and his family who saw this before I did but wasn’t too sure it was me.

Since then I have appeared on TV on four different occasions, sometimes at home and sometimes in the studio. Each occasion was an experience and the dogs I took along with me thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

At this time I was knitting up mittens, hats, waistcoats, jackets etc. but my final piece was a ‘bedspread’ of crocheted squares sewn together. It is a lovely piece of work and something I shall always cherish.

When ‘Discover Dogs’ was showcased at Earls Court, London, I was asked to come along with my spinning wheel to sit and spin and talk to the public. Over the following years I found that the spinning of dog hair was a great surprise to a lot of people who attended and they were all very interested in it. I also spun at Crufts dog show for a number of years.

Shelties come in three colours ‐ sable, blue merle and tricolour ‐ so there is no need to dye the end product. Sables, of course, come in varying shades so there is more scope to use this colour. Blue merles are more difficult because of the black marbling in them, or black patches. The black pieces are usually of a greasy texture and no good for spinning. A good blue looks really attractive whereas those with a greyish look come up dirty looking. As regards to the tricolour, one needs a really dense black coat to produce a good black wool or else it comes up looking like a dirty dark blue merle.

I must say that since spinning the sheltie hair I have learned a lot about texture of the coats of the three different colours.

In order to obtain the correct ply for knitting one has to spin up two bobbins of wool and then ply these together. This will then knit up as a double knit. If one wants to crochet then you only need a single ply

I would like to add, at this stage, that I never add any other textures to the spinning so the end product is purely sheltie hair.

Anyone who takes up spinning needs to have patience at the beginning but it will become a most interesting, worthwhile and satisfying occupation – particularly in the long winter evenings.

Some of the items that have been produced using spun Sheltie Fur Pauline Batten Jones. UK

‘Needlepoint’ and ‘Cross Stitch’

These are popular hobbies, which produce very realistic results. ‘Cross Stitch’ is a counted thread embroidery with the cross stitches being worked onto aida cloth – an open weave mesh with natural stiffness. ‘Needlepoint’ is also a counted thread embroidery worked mainly in tent stitch on an open weave canvas.

A Cross Stitch embroidered Sheltie Puppy, produced by Marja Vepsäläinen who started working on her hobby six years ago in Finland.

Quilt Work and Appliqué Work

Quilting and Appliqué using layers of different fabric and fillers, are cleverly used to produce throws, cushions and portraits like this by Sherry Lindsey in USA. See more of Sherry’s work here:

http://www.shalaine.com/quiltworks/quiltworks.html

Bead Work

This fascinating little Sheltie with his festive hat stands just over an inch in height and is made entirely from tiny beads threaded onto thin wire. Made by Nina Hänninen in Finland. See more Bead Work here: http://www.helmiahelmista.fi/engindex.php

The Amsterdam Winner Show November 28th 2010 Held at the RAI Exhibition Centre in Amsterdam. The entry numbers for Shelties (36) were rather disappointing for a show like this which also was the Dutch Crufts Qualification show. The judge was Hans Ulrich Häberli from Switzerland.

Dogs: Junior class

1st Exc. & Junior Winner'10 Dawnville He's Got That Bling (Mohnesee Mr. Palmer x Ch. Dawnville All That and More) 2nd Exc. V.h. Luxemburgse Hof Rhapsody Blue (V.h. Luxemburgse Hof Night Rider x Blue Fee vom Rindsberg) 3rd VG South'n Whites Jolly Joker (Hjalte's Skerlad Majestic Sound x South'n Whites Charming Chubby) 4th VG Jotars Sommar Romance (Conneypark Cogan at Jotar x Graindale Graceful Sommer With Jotars) VG: Zamus Run Like the Wind v. Maersch ( Secret Mystery Magic Compass x Blue Zamu v. Maersch)

Open class 1st Exc. Res.CAC/Res.CACIB South'n Whites I'm Your Man (Gwensigor Hey I'm a Major Too x Hjalte's Skerlad Selene) 2nd Exc. El Bandido 't Wijnmeer (Milesend Nightforce x Blue Angel 't Wijnmeer) 3rd Exc. Secret Mystery Oh Me Oh My OthNite (Scottsdream Still OthNite x Secret Mystery Dressed for Joy) 4th Exc. Salt City The Dark Knight (Denian Deuce's Are Wild x Apple Acres Rock Star)

Champion Class

1st Exc. CAC/CACIB/Winner'10 Ch Dawnville You've Gotta Be Kidding (Ch Hillacre High On Style x Dawnville Queen of Spades)

Veteran class 1st Exc.Veteran Winner Kamp. Gwensigor's Hey I'm a Major Too (Milesend Dancing Major x Gwensigor's Didjiridu)

Bitches: Junior class

1st Exc. Junior Winner'10 Aureola Amora de Casa Wolveson (Ch. Emmaview Firecracker x Ch. Wendisle Tudors Crown Jewel) 2nd Exc. Dawnville Honey I'm Home ( Mohnesee Mr. Palmer x Kamp. Dawnville All That and More) 3rd Exc. Blue Star 't Wijnmeer (Ch. Quashee Uncovered Glama Boy x Blue Angel 't Wijnmeer) 4th Exc. Fancy Free from Marmorea's Shelter (Scotsdream Still O'ThNite x Dawnville Don't Bet Your Boots on It) VG: Evros Once Again Olympia (Milward Sunny Boy x Evros Lovely Lollipop) VG: Green Paradise East of Eden (Eastdale Just Happy Friend x Ch. Estelle from the Green Paradise) VG: Dawnville High Five to My Friends ( Mohnesee Mr. Palmer x Kamp. Dawnville All That and More) VG: Secret Mystery Another part of Me (Secret Mystery Oh me OH my Oth Nite x Secret Mystery Sweet Temptation) VG: Fleedhill's Eternal Flame (Channi of Chandra 't Wijnmeer x Quashee Dangerous Daisy)

Intermediate class VG: Twinkle Star O'the Little Lodge (Scottsdream Still O'ThNIte x Otrange Blossom O'the Little Lodge)

Open class

1st Exc. CAC/CACIB/Winner'10/BOB Own Delight's Roos (Kamp. Own Delight's Pascal x Kamp. Shemorn Anaïs Fleur) 2nd Exc.Res.CAC/Res.CACIB Lady Madonna The Sprightly Twinkle (Amor Micky from Lady Lucia X One of Us Roxan The Tender Tempest) 3rd Exc. Sunsweet Hot 'N Sassy (Grandgables a Showy Fellow x Bermarks Sally Ann) 4th Exc. Dawnville Gotta Love My Looks (Mohnesee Mr. Palmer x Kamp. Dawnville All That and More) Exc.: Shetfield Amiable Blue Avelyn (Dawnville When Lightning Strikes, Willowdich Macey‐May Black Magic) Exc.: Secret Mystery Sweet Temptation (Gwensigor's Hey I'm a Major Too x In de Mood 't Wijnmeer) Exc.: Velvet Veil from Marmorea's Shelter (Dawnville You've Gotta Be Kidding x Royal Blue from Marmorea's Shelter) VG : Blue Velvet 't Wijnmeer (Milesend Night Force x Blue Angel 'T Wijnmeer) VG : Tara My Lady of Fair 't Wijnmeer (Geiteryggen's Barney x Lovely Girl 't Wijnmeer)

Champion class 1st Exc. Shemorn Edelweiss (Blenmerrow Running Wild x Shemorn Bagatelle) 2nd Exc. Scotsdream Hevenly Daize (Grandgables Zulu Warrior x Hillacre Hi Upon A Dream) 3rd Exc. Dawnville Don't Bet Ya Boots On It ( Hillacre High on Style x Grandgables Tri A Pose)

Veteran class 1st Exc. Veteran Winner/Best Veteran: Quashee Peach Blossom Int.Kamp (Mehalah Merry Man x One of the King 't Wijnmeer)

Best Wishes Marcella Koenen 11

Dutch Sheltie Show

Judges: Leslie Tanks (Australia): Dogs Lisa Pettit (UK): Bitches

Best Puppy Dog: How Do You Do from Marmorea's Shelter ‐b/w (Salt City The Dark Knight x Yally Diva from Marmorea's Shelter)

Best Dog & Res.BIS: Dawnville He's Got That Bling ‐b/m (Mohnesee Mr Palmer x Ch.Dawnville All That And More)

Res.Dog: Ch.Quashee High Class O'Pinion ‐ s/w (Ch.Quashee Cheeky Joker x Ch.Quashee By Versailles)

Best Puppy Bitch & BPIS: Eastdale Just A Specialmemory of Luck ‐ s/w (Ch.Shellrick's You May Me Luck x Eastdale Just A Special Memory)

Best Bitch & BIS: Diva in Blue from Marmorea's Shelter ‐ b/m (Ch.Dawnville When Lightning Strikes x C.Nick Nack from Marmorea's Shelter)

Res.Bitch: Fancy Free from Marmorea's Shelter ‐b/m (Ch.Scotsdream Still O'ThNite x Ch.Dawnville Don't BetYa Boots On It)

Bitch Winner and Owner Dog Winner and Owner

Best In Show & Opposite Sex In Show judged by both Leslie Tanks from Australia and Lisa Pettit from the UK.

HERDING WITH SHELTIES

IN POLAND

Sheltie herding in Poland began in 2004 when the first Herding Instinct Test (HIT) was organized in a small town of Chybie. There were two shelties on the list and both of them passed the test. One year later the number of shelties that took the HIT increased to 13.

The first herding training started but there was no precise method; the shepherds worked intuitively based on the experience of herding with border collies. However, shelties work in a totally different way and so they need a different training system.

First of all, the training session should be short because the work makes them tired very quickly. Moreover, it is acceptable for shelties to bark at a sheep or to nip a lazy one. Shelties do not work with an intense eye like border collies do. Instead they show the loose‐ or medium‐eyed working style, which means they do not concentrate solely on the flock but watch what is happening around it – it may seem to an average watcher they are not interested in the livestock. Fetching a flock, they do not always walk exactly behind it, sometimes they move along its sides.

Shelties are much more sensitive than border collies. That is why, during training the shepherd should pay special attention to stubborn sheep which may attack the sheepdog as after such an attack the dog may not be willing to work anymore.

Whether the training is successful depends on the shepherd's ability to show his approval or disapproval of the dog’s work – changing the pitch of his voice and praising or correcting dog’s behaviour at the right time pays a crucial role.

At the beginning the shepherd should teach a dog to stay calm in the presence of sheep because only calmness will enable the dog to guide the flock for a longer time. The dog should know that we support him constantly and are able to help him at any time – if we notice a stubborn sheep, we should help our dog either by changing the direction of walk or taking the sheep aside.

For the time being there are two shelties in Poland which have passed the HWT (Herding Working Test) test. One of them, DIAMOND BOY Moda na Sukces already participates in the trial competitions of the class 2 and the other one, PENELOPA z Puli Szczescia takes part in the trail competitions of the class 1. Both of them work with sheep everyday and have passed the HCT (Herding Capability Test) test and the JHD (Junior Herding Test) test of the American organization AHBA (American Herding Board Association) which unfortunately is not accepted by FCI (Federation Cynoloque International).

There is also one more working sheltie in Poland, ALOA BEAUTY Ga‐Nu‐Ti, which regularly herds a flock of 2000 geese but recently she has started working with sheep.

I do hope that the number of Polish Shetland Sheepdogs that take part in herding trials grow gradually.

Author: Aleksandra Rosiak Translation: Monika Kubrak

Greetings from Poland Helena Kabała & Lovesome Sheltie www.sheltie.com.pl

A fairly new upcoming event appearing is Rally or Rally O.

Rally started in USA and was devised by a man called Charles L Kramer, and is governed in USA by AKC (American Kennel Club).

In UK, Rally O was initiated, and is governed by A.P.D.T (Association of Pet Dog Trainers),

What is Rally?

Dog and handler team navigate a course with numbered signs indicating different exercises to perform such as, Sit Down, Sit, Straight, figure 8, Send over Jump, Recall over Jump, Left Turn. Teams navigate the course at a brisk continuous performance without direction from the judge. Handlers are encouraged to talk to their dogs during the performance.

All dogs, purebred, mixed breed and dogs with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

The aim of the UK APDT is to encourage all dog owners to take part in this new sport with a view to registering and competing for Rally titles and awards.

If you have any queries please contact the Rally team on: [email protected]

An example of how a course can be set up

Useful Links regarding Rally:

http://www.apdt.co.uk/ukrally.asp

http://www.akc.org/pdfs/rulebooks/RO2999.pdf

http://www.canismajor.com/dog/rallyo.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rally_obedience

Emma Thornley and her Sheltie Teasle Who have started training for Rally O in UK

Thanks to Stella Bagshaw (UK), Pat Ferrell (USA), Pat Thompson (UK), and Hilppa Jarvinen (Finland) for their assistance with this article Ed

STREET DOGS IN NEPAL NEED YOUR HELP!

Mange is common among the street dogs Please Help! For more information our website is at www.hartnepal.org

* Eight Generations of Champion Dogs in Direct Line * What an achievement! It all started with Champion Lythwood Brandy Snap in 1973, and over the years Derek has bred 32 Champions (to date). There have been many achievements along the way for this famous kennel, with awards like the ‘Top Winning Sheltie’ ‘Dog World’ award, and two Pastoral Group Winners, and they have bred the top brood bitch in the breed to date. Derek and Phyllis have also both had the honour to Judge at Crufts dog show in UK. Recently, Derek and Phyllis achieved the enviable goal of breeding eight generations of Champion dogs in direct line.

From Champion Lythwood Brandy Snap in 1973

To Champion Lythwood Scooby Doo in 2010 You can see the pictures of all eight Champions, and their pedigree here: http://www.lythwood.org/

Pictures By Lana This achievement was recognized by the Mid Western Shetland Sheepdog Club with the presentation of a Certificate for Outstanding Achievement at the club’s Championship Show in October. Ed.

Celje Slovenia

Europe Dog Show 3rd October. 2010 Judge: Edith Soltesz (A)

BOB, CAC, CACIB Europe Winner 2010 and Champion of Slovenia: Nuch St.Kilda`s Legend In Time. Breeder: Laila and Bjørn Lauritzen. Norway Owner; Wenche and Leif Finberg. Norway

BOB Junior, Europe Junior Winner 2010: Macdega Revelry B: Tom Coen USA, O: Laila Lauritzen. Norway

BOS Junior, Europe Junior Winner 2010: St.Kilda`s Dealer`s Choice. B: Laila and Bjørn Lauritzen, O: Jeanette Heddy Johansen 18

BOB, Europe Veteran Winner 2010 and Veteran Champion of Slovenia: NSuch St.Kilda`s Divine Heritage.

Legend In Time got to the semi‐final (10 were picked out) but nothing more (we think there were about 40‐50 different breeds here). The junior was picked out together with six dogs but not placed (only three were placed). Full Results: http://www.eurodogshow2010.si/en/results/show‐3/2010‐10‐02/breed‐19

We also had with us two Junior Handlers ‐ Anneli L. Skårn and Jenny Johansen. They did a super good job and they really enjoyed it. They were the only Juniors from Norway. (See Anneli on the Junior Handlers Page).

It was a super trip!!! But looooong!! Regard Laila. St.Kilda`s Shetland Sheepdogs. Norway

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Special Show 2nd October 2010 Shetland Sheepdogs

Judge: Albert Wight (UK)

BOB (CAC): Nuch St.Kilda`s Legend In Time. (Ha‐Dar Winning Edge x Nice Try Delightful Dee) Breeder: Laila and Bjørn Lauritzen. Norway. Owner; Wenche and Leif Finberg Norway

BOB Junior: St.Kilda`s Dealer`s Choice (Blue Heaven`s Midnight Cowboy x St.Kilda`s New Future) B: Laila and Bjørn Lauritzen, O: Jeanette Heddy Johansen

BOS Junior: Macdega Revelry, B: Tom Coen,USA O: Laila Lauritzen

BOB veteran: NSuch St.Kilda`s Divine Heritage. B and O; Laila and Bjørn Lauritzen Norway

Sheltie Weekend In Finland 14‐15 August 2010

All Pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Satutuo/Shelttishow2010#5507840866784890322 (Show pictures by Satu Tuominen)

The Southern Finland Sheltie Club arranged a Sheltie Weekend in August, consisting of an unofficial Sheltie Show on Saturday and a Sheltie history lecture on Sunday. British breeder/judge Malcolm Hart was invited to judge, and present his lecture.

The show was on Saturday and it had attracted quite an entry for an unofficial show ‐ 77 shelties! This show is arranged every two years and all shelties can be entered, including the non‐entire boys. The purpose is that every owner can get a breeder judge’s critic of their shelties, which is not always possible in official shows. Due to this the entry is very varied, you can see oversized, mismarked and prick eared shelties in the ring, but the main thing is to have fun together and for many this is the first step to get courage to enter their dog in an official show. Malcolm did his job splendidly and many pets went home with a rosette and critics they will treasure more than many do BIS wins.

Best of breed and best veteran was a lovely 8‐year‐old sable bitch Ch Lundecock’s Day And Night. Best of opposite was equally beautiful young Ch Lundecock’s Traveling Man. BOS‐veteran and the oldest sheltie in the show was Atamanin Blue King. Best puppy was Starsong Silver Bride and BOS puppy her litter brother Starsong Silver Dragon.

Ch Lundecock’s Day And Night

Ch Lundecock’s Traveling Man

BOS‐Veteran: Atamanin Blue King http://picasaweb.google.com/Satutuo/Shelttishow2010#5507840778188506626 Best Puppy: Starsong Silver Bride http://picasaweb.google.com/Satutuo/Shelttishow2010#5507836759005603474 BOS Puppy: Starsong Silver Dragon http://picasaweb.google.com/Satutuo/Shelttishow2010#5507836433517592930

At the same time there was also junior handler, brace, and Child and Sheltie competitions. These were judged by Riitta Vanha‐Perttula.

Best junior handler: Julia Korhonen

Best Child and Sheltie: Minna Ursin.

On the Sunday it was time for the lecture and about 30 interested sheltie enthusiasts had arrived at the venue. Malcolm had prepared his lecture well in co‐operation with Pat Ferrell from USA, and he really gave us food for a thought, presenting the history like a detective story. The lecture took several hours, lunch was in between and after the lecture people were invited to ask questions which resulted in lively discussion. People enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.

More Pictures from the Lecture Here: http://picasaweb.google.fi/sirsaari/ShelttishowTuusulassa148Osa2#5505699871345776962 (Lecture Pictures: Sirpa Saari)

The weekend was a success and we hope to have many more like this in the future. Thank you Malcolm and the local Sheltie Club!

Hilppa Jarvinen. Finland

2011

To be held at Purina Farms, Grey Summit, St Louis, USA April 16th ‐ April 23rd Judges: Breed Judge: Joe Molloy Dogs: Barbara Kenealy, Bitches: Katie Gammil, Futurity: Marilyn Marlow, Jr. Showmanship: Barbara Kenealy Full Details Here:

http://www.assa.org/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

2011

To Be Held At The National Exhibition Centre. Nr Birmingham, UK March 10th – March 13th

(Working and Pastoral Breeds are exhibiting on Friday March 11th) (Sheltie Judges: Dogs: Mrs Joyce Miles. Bitches: Mrs Kay Hateley)

Useful Links: http://www.crufts.org.uk/ http://www.crufts.org.uk/overseas‐qualifying‐shows http://www.crufts.org.uk/crufts‐2011‐qualification http://www.crufts.org.uk/overseas‐visitors http://www.crufts.org.uk/ticket‐office

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The Westminster Kennel Club (USA) will be holding its 135th. Annual All Breed Dog Show On February 14th /15th. 2011. The venue is Madison Square Garden. New York. USA Details may be found at: www.westminsterkennelclub.org

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In 2012 the UK is hosting the Olympic Games in London

Why not come and visit this prestigious event, and combine your visit with a visit to a UK dog show at the same time? Dates: The Olympic Games: July 27th – August 12th 2012 Paralympics Games: August 29th – September 9th 2012

Information Regarding the Olympic Games Here: http://www.london2012.com/index.php

You need to register your interest in booking Olympic Games Tickets now! http://www.tickets.london2012.com/?camefrom=CFC_UK_LONDON2012_L2012_SIGNUPSPLASH

Some Sheltie Club Shows around that time are: Mid Western Shetland Sheepdog Club Open Show: August 11th 2012 North Wales Shetland Sheepdog Club Open Show: August 4th 2012

Some General Ch. Dog Shows around that time are: National Working and Pastoral. Worcester. July 14th 2012 Paignton Ch Show. Devon. Aug 11th –13th 2012 Richmond Ch. Show. Near London. Sep 7th – 9th. 2012

Health research updates – e.g. Dermatomyositis (DM/FCD), Lance Canines, and Gallbladder Disease can be found on the Health page of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association website: http://www.assa.org/health.html Ed.

A to Z Grooming Chalk The original Ralph Zink Formula 50 years and still the best. Also now available – Brown Sugar Dog Powder. email [email protected] www.thechalkguy.com

Crufts Centenary (1891 – 1991) Dog Show Catalogue (Working Group 1991)

On Line: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/download/8758/1991_2_1_Working.pdf

The History of Crufts On Line: http://www.crufts.org.uk/history-crufts

Gallery of Sheepdogs on the Shetland Isles

(New photos added in this intriguing gallery) Follow the link below ‐ sent to me by Lisa Porch (USA) for some fantastic and thought provoking pictures of the original early dogs and everyday life on the Shetland Isles!

http://shetlopedia.com/A_Gallery_of_Shetland_Dogs

Click on each individual picture to see it in full detail

From ‘Sheliopedia’ ‐ The Shetland Sheepdog Encyclopedia

Gleanings from the Internet

Views of history, whether of the American Civil War or the breed history of the Shetland Sheepdog, are rather like views through a kaleidoscope. When you pass the instrument to the next person, the picture will have changed. There is probably no one true and correct view, yet each view may bring us closer to the reality. It is only when discussion is stifled that discovery stops and history turns into dogma.

We each have bits and pieces from which to form a picture, but that picture can never be complete or fully accurate. It behoves us to be carefully tolerant of each other’s historical contributions in order to explore and encourage an open discussion. It is not the function of history to prove anyone wrong.

Ann Billington USA

By Ann Billington

The art and the science of dog breeding has always been a delicate and sensitive endeavour. Breeds are constantly in danger from economic conditions, political upheavals, communicable diseases, governmental regulation, social mores, and genetic pitfalls. These conditions are perennially active or lurking, but today the situation of the breeders has changed markedly. Breeders are now in close and immediate contact locally and globally thanks to the internet. As a consequence, they are better informed, better organized, and able to face issues ranging from what food to buy. As a result, they present a more cohesive and effective front than at any time in the past.

Today when you open an internet list, a seminar is before you. Problems have little to no chance of being swept under the rug. Indeed, they are often nearly beaten to death. For the most part, the members of the dog community eagerly seek knowledge, offer challenging and provoking questions, and are solution oriented. There is a greater willingness to share information, and the computer provides the tools to make the sharing and documenting of information accessible and productive. Today's list "experts” seem not overly concerned with their prestige, and appear to be sincerely concerned with passing on information and philosophy.

The downside of the new cyberspace forum is that youngsters tend to bypass the clubs and formal organizations because of their rules, protocol, and stuffiness and join the more open society on the net. But, these formal organizations are essential to the future of the fancy. If clubs are to regain their vitality, I think they will have to find a way to become more encompassing and more accessible.

Ann Billington USA

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Several years ago I wrote an article on just this topic, and how one club rejuvenated their membership. I was asked to share it here. Please see below:

Focusing Your Club’s Energies

By Jo‐anne Jefferson

You’ve all been there – started or joined a dog club to share interests with like minded people, to accomplish things. But somewhere along the line, the enthusiasm wanes, nothing happens within the group and everyone starts grumbling, nit‐picking, dropping out. Your club, for which you had such high hopes, is floundering. As a member, or an executive officer you want to do something, but what? What are the secrets to reorganizing, revitalizing and nurturing a local breed club?

Let me share the experience of one all‐breed club. It is a long established organization, with a large and multi‐talented membership yet they were stuck in a rut. They held shows and did some public education, but like every club, all the work fell on the shoulders of a few core

members. Those few members were tired and no one else seemed willing to do anything, no one liked anyone's suggestions – like many clubs, they were struggling.

If they were going to turn things around and foster a more positive attitude, they had their work cut out for themselves. What the club was lacking was a focus, so the first order of business was to set up a planning day for the club executive.

Two experienced facilitators who were not involved in the dog world were selected. Hospitals, colleges and businesses often have people who facilitate meetings and groups as part of their job. Fortunately these dynamic ladies volunteered their services, but they would have been well worth hiring for what was accomplished.

A full Saturday was set aside and the executive and committee chairs (about 20 people all told) were invited to attend. Oh, they were somewhat reluctant ‐ lots of muttering, but they came mostly perhaps because they were curious. Lunch was potluck and added fun to the day.

The club’s constitution was the starting point, which focused on the purpose of the club and the group began with setting goals on how to fulfil each element. The goals were based on the SMAART principals ‐ each goal had to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Agreed upon, Realistic, and Time limited. Each goal was broken down into a written action plan, assigned ownership to a specific individual or group of people, who agreed to follow up in a specified time limit.

By the end of the day they had 10 written goals, complete with a detailed action plan and a two‐year deadline. These goals were taken back to the membership for their approval and acceptance. The club membership embraced the clearly defined goals with enthusiasm and set to work with such cheerful determination and dedication that within 10 months they had achieved nine of the 10 goals!

This club was inspired and motivated because they had clearly defined, achievable goals to work toward. They felt a part of the process because they owned the goals and were responsible for the success of the outcome. They felt wanted and needed and valued. They were all included.

The energy of the club was clearly evident and the sense of belonging was such an unexpected bonus. A large group of members would often meet informally for Sunday brunch at a local restaurant, to socialize and discuss their progress. They actually enjoyed being together again, again able to share their passion for the sport of dogs – with a clearly defined focus.

Encourage your club to try a facilitated planning day. Check with your local professional groups (hospitals, schools, businesses, etc.) to see if they have someone willing to facilitate and have your club set some clearly defined goals. Even if you have to pay a fee, it will be well worth the time and money spent to get back on track.

Jo‐anne E. Jefferson. Canada. [email protected]

By Hilppa Järvinen

After reading how in many countries people are worried about the future of the breed as dog shows and breeding do not interest younger people any more, I started to think why here in Finland we do not share those experiences, I might even say quite the contrary. I just read the comments of a foreign breeder visiting a Finnish show and remarking how nice the atmosphere was, how people helped each other and how they welcomed each other in all tents ringside. Of course there are exceptions, but this is also my own experience. Dog shows also interest younger people, maybe one has been a junior handler, then got a dog of her own and soon, with the help of an older more experienced breeder, is breeding herself, and with good results too.

Why is that? I have been discussing this with some breeders and owners. We all agree that one main thing is that showing under our show rules makes it more interesting even for the beginner, as we grade each dog (excellent, very good, good) and give them written critiques. Most people, after being encouraged by their dog's breeder, like to have at least a couple of judges' critics for their dogs. And if the dogs do well, why not go more often? We all like to win. Also our Sheltie club offers a special rosette to those who get at least three "Very Good" grades for their dogs, and to many this is the reasonable goal in shows, at least in the beginning.

I mentioned the importance of breeder's encouragement. Most puppy buyers, even though they want a pure bred dog, are not interested in dog shows or breeding. In Finland, unlike in many other countries, 99 % of pups are sold at 7 weeks and the show quality puppies may often end up as pure pets. Breeders who keep contact with the puppy buyers will soon find out which pups will be worth showing, but first they need to encourage the owners. If the pup is sold nearby, they can teach them grooming and handling themselves. If the pup is sold far away, they can advise the owners to visit local breeders in order to get some training, or attend the show courses arranged by different dog clubs around the country. Stud owners can also offer this same encouragement.

In Shelties we have four local branches, which may have smaller side branches. All of these arrange some activities to their members. Many breeders join their puppy owners to the Sheltie Club, so they get the Sheltie magazine four times a year, in which you get information of all the activities. Club web pages also offer information. One important thing that involves the sheltie owners are the mailing lists, on these names become familiar and when you meet in shows you put a face to the name and you get to know each other. Facebook is also used for this purpose; it brings people closer to each other. It is much nicer in shows when there are people you already know and in no time you have made a lot of friends. Sometimes there are buffets where everyone brings something to share and even outsiders are welcome to join. So a show become a social event, showing dogs is just one part of it and it is not the main thing how your dog does, if one of your friends' dog does well, you are happy for her/him as well.

Also it is important that in Finland we do not have professional handlers. So as long as anyone is able to gain the biggest wins with a nice well trained and well groomed dog, our future is bright.

Photo: Sirpa Saari In the picture winners from our last specialty show, two young girls with their own dogs. Entry was 186 shelties.

Hilppa Järvinen. Finland

Links to results and pictures from a selection of recent UK Sheltie Club Shows

Shetland Sheepdog Club Of Northern Ireland Open Show. October 2nd 2010 Judge: Mrs. I. Cummings http://www.sscni.co.uk/index.html

Yorkshire Shetland Sheepdog Club Open Show. October 3rd 2010 Judges: Dogs: Mrs. L. Whittington (Tighness). Bitches: Mr. J. Horswell ( ) www.yssc.co.uk

Northern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club Open Show. October 23rd 2010 Judge: Mr. D. Rule (Blaetarn) http://www.ncssc.org.uk/

English Shetland Sheepdog Club Championship Show. October 23rd 2010 Judges: Dogs: Mrs. K. Hateley (Mohnesee). Bitches: Mrs. F. Somerfield (Oudenarde) http://www.essc.org.uk/results_index.htm

Mid Western Shetland Sheepdog Club Championship Show. October 30th 2010 Judges: Dogs: Miss. S. Sangster ( Drumcauchlie/Exford). Bitches: Mrs. H. Bendelow (Amethrickeh) http://www.mwssc.org/

Shetland Sheepdog Club Of North Wales Championship Show. November 13th 2010 Judges: Dogs: Mrs. J. Whitfield ( Kimarg). Bitches: Mrs. V. Thompson (Glencharm) http://www.sscnw.co.uk/

Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club Open Show. November 14th 2010 Judges: Dogs: Mr. K. Young (Sunkap). Bitches: Miss. A. Uthorn (Shelgate) http://www.scottish‐sheltie.org.uk/

Eastern Counties Shetland Sheepdog Club Championship Show. November 21st 2010 Judges; Dogs: Mrs. L. Roberts (Malaroc). Bitches: Mrs. S. Harris () www.ecssc.org.uk

OBEDIENCE WITH CINDY McDONALD

Thurrana Things To Do C.D.X Dunbowie Black Iris C.C.D

My name is Cindy McDonald and I live in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. We currently have two Shelties: a beautiful young man who has only just turned two ‐ Simon “Thurrana Things To Do C.D.X” bred by Russell and Lorraine Thurling, his lines are mainly Almaroy, which are all English lines; and a gorgeous little girl who is just over one year old – Lara “Dunbowie Black Iris C.C.D” bred by Christina and John Williams whose lines go back through her sire to Grandgables, and through her dam to all English lines. I am a singer in a band named “Nuthin' 2 Serious” and unfortunately can only make it to very limited trials. This year I managed to get in early enough to book two weekends off just for trialling and the rest I have had to fit in with singing at night and trialling during the day. I am also currently the rescue co‐ordinator for the NSW Shetland Sheepdog Club.

I have been training animals my entire life with my parents and fell in love in my early teens when I met my first Shetland Sheepdog “Tinkerbelle”. From then on no other animal could capture my heart in the way that she had. At the age of 16 I owned my first Sheltie “Tamii”.

At the beginning of 2009 I decided to start obedience training and was blessed with Simon who was 5 months old and doing very well in the show ring at the time we purchased him, unfortunately he went over height for showing here in Australia. I started training with the Denison Dog Training Club Bathurst and with one of Australia's top instructors, David Boland (Bolscot Kennels).

In August 2009, Simon entered his first trial and gained his C.C.D in three trials, all with scores in the high 90's/100, 4th place followed by 2nd and finished on 1st place. He then went on to the State Titles (which we only made it to on the Sunday) where he placed 5th in Novice on a score of 190/200 after I had only had 2 hours sleep. I was ecstatic. He then went on in early 2010 to place 1st in his next trial (189/200) and gained his C.D Title at the Bathurst Royal Obedience Trail on a score of 195/200 and came equal Winner of Winners with a U.D dog. In August we gained our C.D.X Title on a 3rd place followed by two 1st places. We have only just attended the State Titles again this year managing to make it to both days and on the Saturday he scored 192/200 and placed 1st. On Sunday we placed equal 5th on a score of 191/200, and we also gained our Dual Qualifier Medallion. Mind you, I lost him 2nd place due to one bad hand signal and not hearing the judge say halt on distance control.

30 I have truly been blessed to have obtained such a beautiful and consistent, eager to please best friend. We were also honoured this year to represent Dogs NSW in their Dog Expo Demonstration Team (which were all Shelties bar one).

My husband, Jon, after watching my bond with Simon, purchased his little girl Lara. Due to work commitments I ended up training Lara for her C.C.D title where she, like Simon scored all high 90's/100 gaining 1st place every day. My husband who has now only been in the ring four times managed to come away from the State Titles with a score of 199/200 in the Novice ring on the Sunday and needless to say 1st place!

Between the two dogs I have been in the ring only 18 times and have nine 1st places, including a State Title win, two 2nd and one 3rd plus two 5th State Title places.

My husband and I are in the middle of purchasing our first show Shelties and are hoping our success can carry on into the show ring. I have managed to book one weekend off per month next year to pursue our passion with our beautiful Shelties. We have just obtained our breeders licence under the name of “Sheltiemania” and hope to breed some time in the future, with the hope of passing on not only the true beauty of Shelties but also the unbeatable brains that go with that beauty.

Cindy McDonald. Australia

Sheltie in National Dog Show

on NBC Thanksgiving Day

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/22825103/vp/40320040#40320040 The Sheltie featured is Gr CH Triumph Lanstarr Rock‐N‐Roll Rebel (Rebel)

Anneli Lauritzen Skårn and Jenny Johansen, both from Norway, were handling Shelties at the Europe Dog Show in Slovenia early in October. Seen clearly in the picture is Anneli Lauritzen Skårn who is 13 years old and has been handling St.Kilda`s Shetland Sheepdogs since she was five years old.

Bianca Hickey Thank you to everyone who has congratulated the B Team on yet another great win. At Maryborough they went Best in Group at the Open Show and Runner Up Best In Group and open in show at the Championship show. Then another Great BOB, then on to yet another Best in Group. Brady has had a fabulous year with his little handler Bianca having also won a BIS earlier. They are well on track for Brady's Grand CH. At Allstonville Brady took out his second BIS for the year handled by young Bianca. Brady is CH Tiakina Tilyabluinthface bred by Carol Watson Perth Western Australia. Again thanks to the wonderful Sheltie people who have supported my daughter who often is down showing alone while I am stuck up showing the Danes on the opposite end of the showground.

Michelle Hickey, Bianca and Brady. Australia __._,_.___ Paw note: Bianca and Brady won a 25 point BOB at Queensland on November 6th 2010. Ed.

Twig is enjoying every moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tWrJo7‐o2c&feature=share

Twig Training

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udEnefvJUfQ

American Kennel Club Breeder of Merit Program http://www.akc.org/breederofmerit/

ENGLISH SHETLAND SHEEPDOG CLUB

WORKING SECTION

* New Website *

http://www.esscworkingsection.co.uk/

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33 VI RANKING SHELTIE in Poland ‘2009’

Country show Position Dogs name Points / show + abroad show

PUPPY (43 sheltie‐puppy: 13 male & 30 female)

1 TIMON Ventora 270 / 9 140 / 6 + 130 / 3

2 Turmaja's LOVESOME ROSE 240 / 7 20 / 1 + 220 / 6

3 FAWORYTKA Amoreno 202 / 9 70 / 5 + 132 / 4

4 Magical Moondance By Vanilla Hills 198 / 8 116 / 5 + 82 / 3

5 XTREME DARK PLAYER vom Ohmtalteufel 130 / 4

6 SEA BREEZE Casidi 100 / 4

7 JUST ANGEL ze Skalni Vyhlidky 90 / 4

8 Kapalakoplan SPRITE 80 / 3 60 / 2 + 20 / 1

9 BONA DEA Figa Ruminy 72 / 4

‐ZIZI Lohrien 60 / 2 10 ‐NOCKA Herbu Psia Łapa 60 / 3

JUNIOR MALE (21 male junior‐sheltie)

1 GOLDEN PHOENIX Vesca Montana FCI 485 / 9 355/7 + 130/2

2 XTREME DARK PALYER vom Ohmtalteufel 382 / 11 265/6 + 117/5

3 Vanilla Hills NO STRINGS ATTACHED LOVESOME 215 / 5 30 /1 + 185/4

4 FELICJANO Amoreno FCI 152 / 10

5 MAŁY KSIĄŻĘ Casidi 135 / 3

6 BANJO Polly z M‐3 122 / 9

7 SAYMON Kasaleme 100 / 10

8 JUMANJI Polcolland 93 / 3

9 RANDE'S VOUS Ventora 76 / 4

10 KARMES Basa Kosy 65 / 6

JUNIOR FEMALE (74 female junior‐sheltie)

1 NANCY XANTINA Iskerka Szetlandów 446 / 16 131/8 + 315/8

2 MAM NADZIEJĘ Casidi 423 / 8 157/4 + 266/4

3 Turmaja's LOVESOME ROSE 280 / 8 75 /2 + 205/6

4 JUST ANGEL ze Skalni Vyhlidky 195 / 7

5 BAŚNIOWA SILJE Diabelskie Rozdroże FCI 169 / 12

6 TWISTED CAMPARI Asketila FCI 166 / 12

7 MAGICAL MONDANCE by Vanilla Hills 153/ 7 48 /4 + 105/3

8 TWISTED BACCARDI Asketila FCI 141 / 11

9 JESSOMINE IN BLUE Polcolland 136 / 6

10 FABIANA FRIDA Magiczny Ogród 135 / 9

ADULT MALE (67 males: intermediate, open & champion class)

1 Vanilla Hills NO STRINGS ATTACHED LOVESOME 813 / 17 135/4 +678/13

34 2 GOLDEN PHOENIX Vesca Montana FCI 652 / 10 375/6 +277/4

3 Vanilla Hills MINI STROM AHEAD 648 / 21 144/9 +504/12

4 PLATERO z Kojca Coli 627 / 14 172/6 +455/8

‐BEAUTIFUL MARVELLOUS MAN Asketila FCI 327 / 7 292/7 + 35/1 5 ‐Overtop OSCAR 327 / 9 117/5 + 210/4

6 PIKSEL Wspólny Dom 257 / 7 0/0 + 257/7

7 Moorwood CARIBBEAN NIGHT TROPHY 216 / 6 140/4 + 76/2

8 NOBEL z Puli Szczęścia 192 / 13 185/11 + 7/2

9 Moorwood HOT NEWS 185 / 4 90/3 + 95/1

10 DŻEF Strażnica Kaszebstwa 183 / 5

ADULT FEMALE (124 females: intermediate, open & champion class)

1 BEST GOLDEN LOVE Vesca Montana FCI 1140 / 19 708/13 + 432/6

2 MAM NADZIEJĘ Casidi 621 / 14 355/8 + 266/5

3 AZRA z Magicznego Wzgórza 602 / 18 130/5 + 472/13

4 ORIYANTI Ventora 570 / 9 270/5 + 300/4

5 PRIMA GLORIA z Kojca Coli 300 / 8 120/5 + 180/4

6 PARIS Ventora 240 / 4 145/3 + 95/1

7 PALOMARES DEL RIO Excellens Vivarium 213 / 10

8 ROXA Asketila 208 / 5 158/4 + 50/1

9 JASMINE BLUE QUINTESSENCE Alkantara 200 / 5

10 INDIANA z Pulu Szczęścia 178 / 15

WETERAN (19 weteran‐sheltie: 2 male & 17 female)

1 KLIWIA Asketila FCI 418 / 10

2 ALCIRA Rahandia 390 / 15

3 ROXA Asketila FCI 368 / 11

4 NIKOLA NOKIA Asketila FCI 184 / 11

5 IVET Asketila FCI 68 / 8

6 YOKO ONO ze Shetlandu 52 / 3

7 GOLDEN EYE Ventora 46 / 2

8 BIANKA Mireuszka 36 / 3

9 CORA z Pałacyku Szustra 22 / 3

‐AMIS z Błekitnego Jeziora 20 / 1 10 ‐LITTLE QUEEN Bialkan 20 / 1

KATEGORY THE BREEDS

Point / show Position Dogs name / breeding or dogs

BREEDING ‐ classified 69 breeders

1 Vesca Montana 2717 / 11

2 Casidi 2543 / 8

3 Asketila 2352 / 18

4 Vanilla Hills 1841 / 3

35 5 Ventora 1784 / 14

6 z Kojca Coli 935 / 4

7 z Puli Szczęścia 734 / 18

8 Polcolland 655 / 10

9 z Magicznego Wzgórza 602 / 1

10 Iskierka Szetlandów 597 / 3

DOG‐FATHER (46 dogs)

1 Moorwood CARIBBEAN NIGHT TROPHY 4219 / 45

2 HIGHLAND ROGUE ze Shetlandu 2679 / 11

3 Moorwood HOT NEWS 2011 / 10

4 Overtop OSCAR 1883 / 20

5 Dawnville ZETOS FOR LOVESOME 1329 / 5

6 Valerina Ross DANISH BREEZE 837 / 15

7 Cataway´s RISING SUN 765 / 17

8 Cindahope KYLENE SHOW OFF 486 / 2

9 IDOL IMPOSSIBLE Metamorfoza 481 / 5

10 SHOW ON Casidi 355 / 6

FEMALE‐MOTHER (112 female)

1 GOLDEN MOONLIGHT Vesca Montana 2466 / 4

2 NIE TRAĆ NADZIEJI Casidi 2145 / 5

3 OCTAVIA LILAC WHISPER Moda na Sukces 1841 / 3

4 GOLDEN EYE Ventora 1476 / 10

5 IVET Asketila 938 / 3

6 QUANTI OLIVE Asketila 935 / 3

7 BETTI z Błękitnego Jeziora 602 / 1

8 SPLENDID Xantina 597 / 3

9 PRIMA GLORIA z Kojca Coli 547 / 4

10 CIRCA Gwiazda Zatraty 486 / 2

BEST REPREZENTANT OF FOREIGN LAND’S SHOW

1. Vanilla Hills NO STRINGS ATTACHED LOVESOME 863 /17 2. Mam Nadzieję Casidi 562 / 10 3. Vanilla Hills MINI STROM AHEAD 504 / 12 4. Turmaja’s LOVESOME ROSE 491 /14 5. AZRA z Magicznego Wzgórza 472 / 13 6. Platero z Kojca Coli 455 / 8 7. BEST GOLDEN LOVE Vesca Montana 432 / 6 8. GOLDEN PHOENIX Vesca Montana 407 / 6

36 9. Nancy Xantina Iskierka Szetlandów 315 / 8 10. Oriyanti Ventora 300 / 4

BEST REGARDS from Poland Helena Kabała

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!! New Year Greetings From Around The Globe

Jenny & Jim Martin and the Ramtin Shelties (UK) Wish all our friends worldwide a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year www.Ramtin.co.uk

Jane Hill and the Molson Shetland Sheepdogs in Scotland (UK) wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 2011 from Bernadine and Rich Luketich, Carlyle Sheltie (USA) http://carlyleshelties.com/

Malcolm and Chrissie Hart and the ‘Hartmere’ Shelties (UK) Send New Year Greetings to all our friends around the globe http://hartmere.skysite.dk/

Pat Ferrell (USA) Sends New Year Greetings for 2011 To all Sheltie enthusiasts around the globe ASSA Historian (Am Shetland Sheepdog Assoc)

Pam and Donna of SHELBRONZE SHETLAND SHEEP DOGS (Australia), wish everyone a fantastic New Year in 2011, and hope your show season is all you hope for

http://www.shelbronzeshelties.com/

Maureen and the Tachnamadra Shelties (UK) Wish all the readers a very happy and healthy 2011 With many new friends formed along the way. www.tachnamadra.com

Ian, Margo Nixon and the Japaro’s (UK) Wish all the readers a Happy Christmas and Guid New Year. www.japaro.co.uk

All at SHARIC (New Zealand) send best wishes for a year filled with health, happiness, success and friendship for 2011! www.sharic.org

Carol and all the beautiful blue girls here wish everybody brilliant success in the ring and in your life in 2011. From Tiakina Shelties (Australia) www.tiakinashelties.com

Hi there folks around the World. Hope you have a very enjoyable and peaceful Christmas and New Year. Exciting times ahead here at Ichthus Shelties with two new babies to hopefully show. Hope you and your shelties also have a great year ahead. Very Best Wishes, Irene Kidney (UK) http://www.ichthus.moonfruit.com/

MAUREEN & SANDRA and ALL at “PEPPERHILL”(UK) Wish everyone at home and abroad A Merry Christmas & Happy, Prosperous and Successful 2011 www.pepperhill.co.uk

Maureen Smith of "Bramblecroft" Shetland Sheepdogs (UK) would like to wish everyone Health and Happiness and a Wonderful show season in 2011. http://bramblecroftshelties.co.uk/

Wishing all readers a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2011 Best Wishes from...Valerie Kyle & The Rossnow Shetland Sheepdogs. (Northern Ireland) www.rossnowshelties.com

Martina, Jessica & Josef Feldhoff and the Shelties “von Solingen‐Wald” (Germany) Wish you a Healthy and Happy New Year! Keep the smile, leave the tear, think of joy, forget the fear, hold the laugh, leave the pain, be joyous. http://www.shelties‐von‐solingen‐wald.de

Caravan Shelties (Spain) We want to wish you all a wonderful and successful New Year! http://www.kennelcaravan.com

Happy New Year to all from Mary Thrall and her 7 pack at Enthralling Shelties in Akron, Ohio, (USA)

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a successful New Year. Best wishes, Lian, Colin & all Licosateria Shelties (UK) http://www.licosateria.co.uk/

Wishing everyone a peaceful Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and Successful new year. Very Best Wishes From Graham and Gwenyth Green and all at Gwensway Shelties (UK)

Wishing all of you and yours a peaceful and joyous next year. Sherry Lindsey and the Shalaine sheltie crew (USA) http://www.shalaine.com/quiltworks/portraits.html

Best wishes for a New Year of Peace, Good Sportsmanship and Puppy Kisses Zara Heartwood and Azarel Shelties in the Cariboo, BC (Canada) website: www.azarelshelties.com

Happy Holidays from the gang at Breakaway Shelties (USA) Priscilla Gardner http://www.angelfire.com/mi2/breakaway [email protected]

Best Wishes for Everyone to Win Lots of Ribbons! The Quilting Cove Gang (USA) www.quiltingcove.com

Sue & Julia of Sunland Shetland Sheepdogs (Australia) Wishes everyone a safe and joyous Xmas. Sue & Julia and all the furkids at Sunland Happy New Year and may all your dreams come true www.sunlandshelties.net.au

All the best in 2011 to all the Sheltie folk and their furkids from Carol Williams and the Shelties at Liska in Edmonton, Alberta ( Canada) www.liskashelties.com

Have a lovely Xmas everyone and I hope the New Year is everything you hope for. Lorraine Myers Kentroy Shetland Sheepdogs www.kentroy.net

As one of your readers, outside the breed, I'd like to wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2011 Fern Sargeant ~ Rough Collies (UK)

Margaret and the Balidorn Beardies and Shelties (UK) would like to wish you all a happy, healthy and successful 2011 www.Balidorn.co.uk

Gail & Michael Fenton and the Shannmie gang (UK) wish to send greetings to all the readers and hope everyone has a happy Christmas and a great showing year for 2011. Shannmie Shetland Sheepdogs & Collies www.shannmie.co.uk

Donna Saltau and all the shelties at 'Shelbronze' (Australia) would like to wish everyone a Healthy & Successful year in 2011. May your show and breeding prospects be everything you wish. www.shelbronzeshelties.com

GREETING AND BLESSINGS TO SHELTIE LOVERS EVERYWHERE Ann Billington (USA)

Wishing all a Good, Healthy and Happy New Year. Margaret Dobson (UK) 40 Happy New Year from Rula of shetlopedia.com http://shetlopedia.com/A_Gallery_of_Shetland_Dogs

Leslie and John Tanks and Amy Stevens at the Shelbrae Kennel (Australia) Wish everyone a wonderful New Year http://www.shelbraeshelties.com/

Jan and Ray Grice and the gang at ‘Janaray’ (UK) Wish everyone around the Globe, a safe and happy year in 2011. Also, sending greetings on behalf of all the ‘Global Shelties Magazine’ correspondents and Editors. Editor of the FREE Global Shelties Magazine: http://www.globalsheltiesmagazine.org/

Photo: Hilppa Jarvinen

“Yipppeee at Last! We are off on our walk!”

Deadline for the March edition is March 21st 2011

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