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The first Collie I recall being captivated by was a Rough sable bitch called Sandy who belonged to my uncle. As a child I spent many memorable Sundays in her company, but it was several years before I would be privileged to have a dog of my own. Since then there have been many Collies at Rowvale, some well-known show winners, some simply much-loved pets, but all of them have had the superb temperament and loyalty that make our breed such a perfect family companion. We invite you to browse the following page, and meet some of the delightful characters who during the last 20 years have made Rowvale their home. |
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The
first Collie at Rowvale was a Tri-Colour male Rough by Ch Dameral Aristedes.
Monty was a much-loved pet, and although not really much of a showman,
he and I had a great deal of fun. Matthew and I learned a lot together, and I still consider his first RCC under Trevor Hayward at Birmingham National, to be one of our most exciting wins. |
 Laureates Love in the Mist photo by Lyn Howells |
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Matthew was soon joined by two young bitches, a blue merle, Lilymead Quite a Lady at Rowvale[Meg], and a tri-colour Southcombe Solitaire at Rowvale [Morag]. Although Meg had a successful show career, it was Morag who would steal the limelight. At Crufts in 1995 she won Rowvale's very first CC and went on to BOB; it was certainly one of our most memorable wins to date. |
 Our foundation bitch Ch Southcombe Solitaire at Rowvale BOB Crufts 1995 |
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Morag went on to gain her title three months later, and in 1996 produced our first home-bred litter to the breed CC record holder, Ch Sharidon Silver Phantom at Foxearth. This litter turned out to be more successful than we could have possibly hoped, producing three Champions, Rowvale Dream Racer, Rowvale Rose Marie and Rowvale Rainbow Warrior [owned by Di Howe]. |
 Ch Rowvale Rose Marie BOB Crufts 1999 |
 Ch Rowvale Rainbow Warrior Dog CC Crufts 1999 |
To date the litter mates have won over 20 CC's between them, including both CC's, BIS & RBIS at the Smooth Collie Club of Great Britain Championship Show in 1998, and both the dog CC and bitch CC at Crufts in 1999. |
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Ch Rowvale Dream Racer BIS SCCGB 1998 |
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 Ch Moon Walker from Misstoff SCOTY winner 2001, Runner-up 2002, winner 2003. BOB Crufts 2003 Pedigree/Dogworld Top Smooth Collie 2002 & 2003. BIS London & Provincial Collie Club 2003 |
Ch Moon Walker from Misstoff, the tri-colour son of Ch Dream Racer, heads up our current show team. Marvin, bred in partnership with Maria & Tony Foulston, and Trevor & Birgit Haywood, has had an outstanding show career, with many notable wins, including 7 BIS awards at Club shows, Crufts BOB 2003, and overall winner at the Smooth Collie of the Year contest in 2003.We consider ourselves very privileged to own such a great ambassador for the Smooth Collie breed. |
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Ch
Moon Walker [Top left], with his litter mates at 6 weeks old |
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