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CH Ladnar Kingfisher (Phenix ) JW, 9 CC, 14 RCC
DOB 14/04/08 - Hip Score 3 +4 = 7 - MDR1 -/-
BOB CRUFTS 2009
Sire Countrys Dream King for a Day JW 1CC, 2RCC (Imp Hun )
Dam: CH Ladnar Maid Sweet JW.
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Introducing mummys blue eyed boy a son of our lovely"Layla"pictured here showing off his beautiful colour and confirmation. Phenix is a wonderful boy to live with so full of mischief and a temperament second to none. Phenix attended his first championship show with excellent results we were so proud of him when he won a very good 2nd in his MPD class at Midland Counties qualifing him for Crufts first time out.

Wow what a fantastic day Collie Association Championship show turned out to be this being the last breed club championship show of 2008. Our lovely boy "Phenix" won his minor puppy class and was awarded Best Puppy Dog under Brenda Cooney ( Lingwell ) and later in the day after challenging the bitch puppy was awarded Best Minor Puppy in Show and Best Puppy in Show under Mrs E Oliver ( Amberglen ) Many thanks to both judges for a fantastic day.!!!

Our handsome young man finished 2008 on a good note winning Best puppy Dog at LKA Championship show, Then to start the new year of nicely Phenix won Best puppy Dog and Best opposite sex puppy in show at EACA open show.

Ladnar Kingfisher
Crufts 2009 BOB winner.

Phenix show career continues to go from strength to strength winning the RCC & BPIS at British Collie Club Championship Show judge Mr M Morgan [Baiodora].

He then went one better at Crufts winning the
Dog CC, BOB & BPIB
Judge Mr J Bispham [Bridgedale]-
what an achievement for a youngster of just 10 months WOW what a day we had!!!! Mother and son doing the double!!

Layla & Phenix would like to thank the above judges for rewarding us with these very special awards. Mum and dad also say a big thank you xx

If you follow your dream and have faith then one day that dream will come true xxx

Phenix puppy career finished on a high with him winning all the top honours at Collie Association Open Show. BPIB, BPIS, BD & BIS, Judge Miss I Beaden [Myriehewe]. Just 12 months and 4 days into his junior career Pheonix won his 2nd Res CC at Working & Pastoral Breeds of Wales judge Mr P Bailey [Beechwyre]. At WELKS the following week he won his 2nd CC and BOB judge Marion Penwarne. At the same show as his mum Lancs/Cheshire CC Ch Show Phenix won the RDCC to add to his already impressive collection.Judge Mrs G Wilcock [Australia]Many thanks to the above judges for some unforgettable days!!
Phenix won his 4th RCC at Northumberland & Durham Collie Club Judge Mr A Clark (Lynway)
Our lovely boy continues to do us proud winning admirers and his 5th RCC at Border Union. Phenix will take time out now until his new coat has arrived!

*New's up date*. After waiting nearly 4 months for the tailors to fit Phenix with his new coat. He came out in style at Midland Counties Championship show to win his 3rd CC. This make's the lovely Phenix our 2nd homebred Champion!! what an achievement for our small select kennels. We would like to take this opportunity and say Many Thanks to
Lyn Maxwell (Aintshe) for a Fantastic Day. Phenix is a stunning dog not just in the show ring but at home where he is loved to bits by his loyal servants.

We are very proud to announce that our lovely boy Phenix is Top Blue Merle Dog 2009

The British Collie Club held their Rough Collie & Junior Rough Collie of the year contest on Saturday 30th January 2010. Qualifiers to this contest are those Rough Collies that have been awarded a Challenge Certificate, Reserve Challenge Certificate or a Best Puppy in Breed award during 2009. Breed specialist judges on this occasion were Mr .P. Marsh (Mirpet) Mr J. Basing (Arranbrook) and All Rounder judge Mr C. Lunt (Louarne).
We were over the moon when our handsome Phenix was awarded Runner Up Rough Collie of the Year and Runner Up Junior Rough Collie of the Year.
Many thanks to all judges concerned.

Phenix had a super day out at Crufts for the 2nd year running winning his yearling class and the RCC.
Many thanks to Anne Hollywood ( Amalie ) for a fabulous day and the lovely critique

Crufts Critique 2010 Rough collie dogs.
(20.1) Y. 1 Randall’s Ch Ladnar Kingfisher JW, Have seen him often & although he has always appealed instantly for his overall shape I now realise he has to be handled to be truly appreciated. Blue of the most outstanding colour with the most lovely arched neck & his back is of correct length making him complety balanced in profile. Superb bone & rear angulation along with correct upper arm & well sprung deep chest made him a pleasure to run your hands over. No narrowness or weakness through body. Head was what truly surprised me, smooth well rounded foreface on to correctly placed stop & on to flat skull with well filled backskull, used ears constantly & is a born showman, eyes expressive & he gives handler all he has. Moved around the ring with grace & elegance, covering the ground well with superb topline & very sound rear action. To my great surprise & delight I liked him enough to give him RCC & thank handler for having the confidence in her dog to bring him under me.
Judge Anne C Hollywood

Our lovely Phenix was awarded his 7th RCC at Working and Pastoral Breeds of Wales under breed specialist Mrs E Kitchen ( Seriema ) 2 weeks later he pulled out all the stops and won the DCC , BOB and BIS at Lancs/Cheshire Collie Club Championship show breed judges on the day were Dogs: Mrs P Bailey, Bitches: Mr D Rigby, and BIS judge Mr J Bispham.
A week later at Birmingham National Championship show our handsome boy Phenix won his 5th CC with BOB many thanks to Mr Robin Newhouse.

Many thanks to all the above judges.

Phenix was awarded his 8th RCC at London & Provincial Collie Club CH
Show the judge on the day was breed specialist Mr Alan Clark ( Lynway).

2010 finished on a high when our handsome boy was awarded Top Blue Merle Dog for the 2nd year running.
The start of 2011 has been amazing with Phenix being awarded Rough Collie of the Year 2011 -The judges were David Crapper [Bolondale]: John Congdon [Aaronwell]: and Meg Purnel Carpenter [Overhill]. Many thanks to All the judges who made this possible.





Our handsome boy Phenix has had an outstanding show career to date winning 6 CC, 8 RCC's, 5 BOB including Crufts 2009 & 2 BIS awards along with Top Blue Merle 2009 & 2010. Top Rough Collie 2011 and now the coveted Best in Show Trophy at he British Collie Club Championship Show held on 5/3/2011. Dreams do come true. Many thanks to dog judge Doreen Clark [Lynway] bitch judge Sue Hawkins [Brilyn] and BIS judge Mr J Tait [Aberthorne] for a fantastic day.

Phenix is a special boy who has a temperament second to none not only a show dog but a lovely boy to live with.
We would also like to thank Marjo for the lovely photos.

*Show news up date* Phenix attended Lancs & Cheshire Collie Club Championship show on the 8th May winning his 9th RCC Many Thanks to Judge Mr H. Jones ( Seafire).

We had a lovely day out at Three Counties Championship Show on June 11th 2011 with Phenix and his daughter Kitty. Phenix went on to win the RCC his 10th and his daughter winning her Junior class. This win gave her the final point that she needed for her J.W. Many thanks to Gwen Beaden [Myriehewe] for a fantastic day.

We are very pleased to announce that for the 3rd year running our handsome Phenix is Top Winning Blue Merle Dog. He has proved himself in the ring now as a sire with his progeny already winning RCCs.


Phenix congratulates his first born daughter Ladnar Skylark on her 2RCC and her half brother bred & owned by Alison Grainger Samhaven on the Crest winning his first RCC & BPIS at the tender age of 11 months!!!

Our handsome Phenix ended the year nicely at LKA winning his 11th RCC, also at the same show his latested daughter Jotars Enchanted Moon won BPB her very first show Charm is bred by Sharon Gladwell who we wish continued success with this precious young lady, Many thanks to judge Pat Lister(Newarp).

Phenix attended theBritish Collie Club Championship Show his first of 2012 and was awarded his 12th RCC. Many thanks to judge Andre Scott [Chantique]

The Collie Club of Wales Championship show held on 7th April 2012 turned out to be an exciting day with our handsome boy Phenix winning his 13th RCC and his daughter winning her 1st CC, BOB & BIS. Many thanks to dog judge Wendy Hill (Buebezi) & bitch judge Marion Penwaren (Sheldamar) for a fantastic day Xx.

Our handsome boy had a nice day out at Bath Championship show winning his 7th CC Many thanks to Malcolm Patterson for this award xx.
Phenix congratulates his first born daughter L/Skylark on her 2CC, 5RCC & his son CH Samhaven On The Crest bred by Alison Grainger.

A couple of weeks later our next show was Three Counties Championship show where our Handsome boy Phenix won his 8th CC along with his half brother Ladnar Timeshare for Rashel winning his 1st RCC. Theo is owned & showed by Michelle Smith, Congratulations on your fantastic win xxx. Many many Thanks to our Judge Geoff Duffield who thought these two boys were worthy of these special awards. xx

Phenix & his daughter Skylark had a fantastic day out at Collie Association Championship show on 25th November 2012 winning the RCCs from two different judges. This win now gives Phenix a total of 14 RCCs, Many thanks to Judge Iris Cummings ( Altnareagh)

Phenix is producing some lovely offspring winning CCs BIS & BPIS at all levels some of which are mention below:.

His sons, CH Samhaven on the Crest Top Rough Collie 2012 - . Israel Ch Welanga King of Kings Junior World Winner 2012, Jotars Midnight Moon Jeugdwinner 2012, Coarhabeg Sea Hawk at Gramollace Res Green Star.

And his daughters L/Skylark JW.2CC,6RCC, Jotars Enchanted Moon JW, Jeugdwinner 2012.  

Phenix had a lovely day out at Collie Club of Wales winning his 9th CC and RBIS Many thanks to judges Chris & Merv Casling.

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Ladnar Mystic Maid ( Pixi) DOB 14/04/08.
Sire Countrys Dream King for a Day JW 1CC, "RCC ( IMP Hun) Dam: CH Ladnar Maid Sweet JW.
 Hip Score 3 + 4 =7

Introducing Pixi the wild one of the bunch!!!!, This little madam is so full of herself you never know what she is going to get up to next!!! On a more serious side when she gets her act together Pixi can pull out all the stops and by doing just that she won her very first Championship MPB class at Midland Counties qualifying her for Crufts first time out.

Our Lovely Pixi such a sweet lady a little slower to mature and somewhat overshadowed by her brother Kingfisher has none the less been making quite a name for herself. Placed at every show attended and with some nice results too. At Crufts Pixi won a lovely VHC in strong competition. At the same show as her brother W & P Breeds of Wales she won a very nice 2nd in JB & 1st in NB. The following week at WELKS she was 2nd in JB & 3rd YB.
Our pretty little Pixi attended Yorkshire Collie Club her first Breed Club show of 2010. We were thrilled to bits when Pixi was awarded Res Best Bitch. Many thanks to breed specialist Mrs C Biggs ( Spirecroft
Pixi hasn't been shown much this year due to a failed litter and waiting for her new coat to arrive, however she came out to play with the big girls and won a very respectable 2nd in limit bitch at Midland Counties CH show many thanks to judge Mr Derrick Allsopp.

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Ladnar Skylark JW 2 CC, 6 RCC [Kitty]
Hips -5/8=13
DOB 17/5/2010
[Sire: Ch Ladnar Kingfisher JW - Dam: Ladnar Country Maid]

Introducing our lovely Kitty. Well what can I say. She is every breeders dream, a joy to live with and a confident show girl who gives 100 and one per cent. The first daughter to be sired by our Phenix making her extra special.Kitty has turned quite a few heads and had a fantastic start to her show career winning many 1st along with..BPB at London Collie Club open show -judge Sandy Blackmore [Magenta]; at Lancs & Cheshire Collie Club open show she won BMP, BPB, BPIB, BB & Res BOB under Mark Hales [Markenfield]. Shortly followed by BPIB & Res BB at Manchester Ch Show, no CC's for our breed judge on the day was Lene Newman [Phreelancer]. The following week a trip to Northumberland and Durham Collie Club open show saw her go BPIS under Mrs C Proctor [Cathbri]Kitty would like to thank all the above judges for these lovely awards.xx

*WOW 2 BPIS in one weekend*
NW &PBS held their open show on Saturday 19 February 2011. There was a change of judge on the day for our breed so our stand in judge was Mr Vic Salt. He awarded Kitty BPIB & BOB. Later in the day she challenged in the Group winning a very nice 2nd amongst some strong competition under Mr D Rigby, shortly followed by a 1st in the puppy group under Mr Paul Harding. Our lovely Kitty then pulled out all the stops to go BPIS under Mr D Rigby.Sunday was a trip to L & P Collie Club Open Show, our judge for bitches was Mrs Anne Smith [Tentola]. Kitty was awarded BPB. Later in the day she challenged her kennel mate to win BPIB and then went on to win BPIS under Mr Keith Starkey [Jaystar]
We would like to thank all the above judges for a fantastic weekend xx

Our lovely Kitty had a nice day out at The British Collie Club championship show on 5.3.11 winning 2nd PB & 2nd NB qualifying her first time out thanks to Judge Sue Hawkins (Brilyn)

Following in her daddy’s and grandmas footsteps kitty had a fantastic day out at the Collie Association Open show on 27.3.11. We were thrilled to bits when Kitty won BIS and BPIS Many thanks to Judge Joan Fryer-Clark (Vonarkle)

Kitty's done it again!!! BPIS at EACA Open Show. Many Thanks to Judge Maxine Mellish.

*Show News Up Date*
At Championship Shows our lovely Kitty has had a fantastic puppy career winning a further 2 BPIB awards at WELKS Judge Brian Hawkins ( Brilyn) and Birmingham National Judge Mr P Bailey she was also short listed to the final 6 in the puppy group.
A trip to Smooth Collie club open show seen kitty win BPIB judge Mr Geoff Hyde ( Londer ) . Then at Coventry she won BOB Judge Philip Sargeant & G1 judge Fern Sargeant.
Many Thanks all the Judges concerned.

Grandma did it, Daddy did it and now daughter has it!! Our lovely Kitty gained her final points for her Junior Warrant at Three Counties Championship Show on June 11 2011. Many thanks to Gwen Beaden [Myriehewe].

Wow what a day we had at Blackpool Championship Show with our lovely Kitty winning the RCC from the Junior Bitch Class. Many thanks to Gael Wilcock from Australia for a fantastic day xx

After a 4 months rest growing a new coat our lovely Kitty came back out in style winning the RCC with RBOB at London & Provincial Collie Club. Many Thanks to Judge Pat Hutchinson [ Karibuni ]

The lovely Kitty finished the year on a high at LKA winning her 3rd RCC just out of junior Many thanks to Pat Lister ( Newarp)

2012 started of nicely for our Kitty at Lancs & Cheshire Collie Club the first Breed Club Open show of the year our judge was Ros McDonald (Rossavon) - Kitty was awarded RBB & RBOB later in the day the BIS judge Peter Bailey awarded her RBIS. Many Thanks to both judges for a wonderful day

Kitty's next show was L & P Open show where she was awarded RBB. Many thanks to Marianne Benton [Oakestelle] this was shortly followed by Crufts, Kitty took everything in her stride and lapped up all the attention she was getting from her rather big fan club!!! Entered in one of the biggest classes of the day Kitty won a very respectable 2nd out of 27. Many thanks to our judge Pauline Skyrme [Emryks]

Wow didn’t we have a fantastic day out with our lovely Kitty at The Collie Club of Wales Championship Show on the 7th April 2012. Winning her 1st CC with BOB & BIS. Many Thanks to Judge Marion Penwarne (Sheldamar).
This is the 3rd CC that Marion has awarded *The Family* the first was in 2005 at EACA when she awarded Kitty’s Grandma CH Ladnar Maid Sweet her first CC, BOB, BIS & BPIS.
It was then a few years later in 2009 at WELKS that Marion awarded Maid Sweets son CH Ladnar Kingfisher his 2nd CC with BOB.
Now into 2012 with Kingfisher’s daughter our beautiful Skylark her first CC. We would like to take this opportunity to say Many Thanks to Marion for appreciating the quality of *This Family* with these very special awards.... Thank you Xxxx.

Our next show was to be W&PBA of Wales the long trip payed dividends for us with Kitty accumulating her 2nd CC with BOB. Many Thanks to our
Judge Peggy Bailey for a fantastic day. Peggy is another judge that has appreciated the quality of this *Family* Awarding Maid Sweet her 3rd CC making her our very first Champion at Birmingham Dog Show in 2007. A few years later in 2010 at Lancs/Cheshire Collie Club Kingfisher was awarded his 4th CC, BOB & BIS, bringing us up to present day with a 2nd CC for Skylark. Many Thanks Xxx

A trip to Smooth Collie Club of GB seen Kitty come away with RBB & RBOB Many thanks to our judge Peter Seawell.

Kitty’s next Championship show was too be Lancs/Cheshire Collie Club. There were no CCs on offer for Rough collies due to rotation. Our judge was Mr W Rogerson and to our delight he awarded Kitty BB & BOB.  Later in the day kitty then challenged the smooth collie to win BIS under Mr H Jones (Seafire) Many thanks to both judges for a wonderful day xx.

Kitty’s return to the show ring has been well received winning BB at City of Birmingham CH show 1/09/12 no CCs on offer for Rough Collies. Many thanks to our judge  Adrian Milligan ( Alfsden) the next day seen her win the RCC at YCC CH show under Mr H Jones (Seafire). This was then quickly followed by BB & RBOB at Smooth Collie Club CH show again no CCs on offer for Roughs. Many thanks to Trevor Hayward (Foxearth) for a lovely day. Plus another lovely day at the WECS Open Show, Kitty was BB/BOB & BIS. Judge Lene Newman [Phreelancer]

Our little trip over seas to Belfast CH show seen our lovely Kitty win her 5th RCC many thanks to Fern Sergeant.

Kitty loved her day out at Collie Association Championship show meeting all her friends and having lots of fuss & treats! She added another RCC to her already impressive total, Many thanks to Judge Viv Anderton ( Karava)
As the Breed Club Open Shows draw to an end for 2012 We were chuffed to bits when our Kitty won BIS at The British Collie Club Open Show, Many Thanks to Judge Joan Fryer-Clark ( Vonarkle) for a lovely day x

As 2013 show season kicks off our lovely Kitty attended Lancs/Cheshire Collie Open Show, Judge Alan Gridley [Lanrue] awarded her BOB Rough Collie. Then after challenging the Smooth Collie to our delight Viv Anderton [Karava] awarded her BIS. Many thanks to both judges for a fabulous day.

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We would like to welcome Alice to our Wonderland

Samhaven Temptation Ladnar
Sire: Ch Ladnar Kingfisher JW - Dam: Branock Rum Truffle at Samhaven
DOB 11/12/2010
Hip Score 5/3 =8

After a trip to the Samhaven Kennel to see a litter that Pheonix had recently sired we were smitten by this beautiful young lady and could not resist her. Alice is a very outgoing puppy who loves nothing better than to nick my tea towels [a favourite passtime of her daddy!], shoes, slippers and use me to chew on!!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Alison Grainger for letting us have this little madam xx



 

Alice has done us proud at the Championship shows she has attended so far. At N W & P B S Alice's first show not only did she win her class qualifying her for Crufts first time out but she alo went on to win Best Puppy Bitch. Many thanks to Heather Corfield. This was then followed by a 2nd at Leeds and a 3rd at eaca, but it was Bournemouth that she did even better winning Best Puppy in Breed. Many thanks to judge Jane Gay for a lovely day. Alice was also shortlisted in the Puppy Group.

Alice had a fantastic day out at EACA open show 2011 where she was awarded BPIB/BPIS/BB/BOB/RBIS quite an achievement for a 10 month old puppy! Many Thanks to Marion Ten-Cate (Own Delights) for a truly memorable day.

Alice recent come back to the show ring has seen her win yearling bitch at Leeds Ch show July 2012 judge Mike Morgan then the following week Graduate bitch at EACA CH show judge Gwen Beadon.  Also at EACA we thought we would have a bit of fun and enter Alice into the Barbara Blake Memorial stakes which she won along with £25! Many thanks to Caz Waterhouse.

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