NEWS 2013

7.12.13: Bearded Collie Club Championship Show

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM : 2nd Yearling and Graduate

Ch.Kilfinan Country Clover: VHC Open and 3rd Special Open

Ah well, back to Earth ! The girls went  well ( Fern adding her own take on the showing thing  as usual, trying to keep an eye on a Wren which was joining in the proceedings). Lovely day with good friends at this annual  event which always has a great Xmas atmosphere. Thanks to judge, breed specialist , Eileen Sequi ( Arranbourne).

30.11.13: Welsh Top Dog/Puppy Competition

Fern ( Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM) wins at the Welsh Top Dog/Puppy competition!!

Well , what an amazing weekend at the annual Welsh Top Dog /Puppy Competition! This incredibly well run event always attracts some super dogs and sporting exhibitors so is a very special moment when title of Top Puppy comes your way.
Ever the Diva we believe Fern was spotted winking at the photographer as she finished one of her "parades" She has no shame!
Mum , Jinny,  was also not disgraced as she finished runner up in the first Group to a lovely Champion Samoyed ( also from North Wales) so we kept the Northern flag flying high.
Our heartfelt thanks go to our Judges , top all rounders Jill Peak ( Peakfields) for the group competitions and to Robin Searle (Surlson) for the agreement to award Fern Top Puppy. A weekend we will not forget made extra special as Fern is the G.G. Grandaughter of Lass who won the first Welsh Contest of Champions event that we had attended back in 1998.
A memorable  weekend spent in great company, with good food and maybe a little celebratory drink!

24.11.13: Southport & Birkdale Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 1st Limit AVNSC Pastoral , Best AVNSC Pastoral and G1

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open AVNCS Pastoral

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan ShCM: 1st AVNSC Terrier Open

Looks impressive but they were unchallenged in their respective classes! However, they did go well and Fern eventually managed to cover herself in some sort of glory. Many thanks to all rounder Judge : Mr. Nick Connell (Sonorra).

24.10.13: Midland Counties Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 2nd Post. Grad.

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Limit

Ch. Kilfinan Country Clover: 2nd Open

Harry and Sarah

and on the move!

Flash in the Challenge with the eventual CC winner Ch. Sammara Over The Moon. Having a chat with dad? You can't get the staff these days!

Haven't been out for a while so really pleased with the results today. Especially proud of Sarah and Harry who went so well in a very good class. Many thanks to our judge , breed specialist Mr. Haydn Platts ( Camberwick).

26.8.13: Flint & Deeside Open Show

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 1st Grad.

Kilfinan Country lady JW: 1st Junior, BOB and G2

Glofindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan: 1st AVNSC Terrier Open , Best AVNSC Terrier and G4

Really hot  at the show today which was held in an indoor riding school but surrounded by nice people and lovely dogs. Harry and Sarah are beginning to form a good partnership and Fern gained the final point for her Sh CM. Badger  started well and then ground to a halt in the Group! Ah well , can't have it all!
Thanks to Pastoral judge Margaret Shipp (Tremaro),Pastoral Group judge Lynsey Pemberton ( Lynbank) and Terrier judge George Clarke ( Reulemill).

24.8.13: Wath& West Malton Open Show

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 1st Junior, P. Grad and Open . BOB and G2

Dave rang  today to let us know Casey had been successful under Breed Specialist Mrs. Sarah Ritchie ( Cheryshd) and Group Judge Mrs. Frances Richards ( Elemark). Thanks to all concerned.

17.8.13: Welsh Kennel Club Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Knight: 2nd P. Grad.

After entering 4 dogs we ended up taking 1 as Jinny and Fern were in season and Badger was in no mood for showing after a week concentrating on "other things"! So, it was a more relaxing day and Flash went well to take 2nd to the eventual RCC winner . Thank you to top all rounder Mr. Frank Kane (Hirontower).

8.8.13: Bakewell Agricultural Show

Kilfinan Country Colleen : 1st P. Grad.

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open dog and BOB

The Summer sun shone all day to make Bakewell a beautiful venue for a dog and agricultural show. After the judging we had time to wander round and have a look at the horses and the cattle. The drive to the show was a bit further than we had anticipated (!) however it was worth it for the scenery. The Peak District is stunning.
Delighted with the results as the entry was a quality one. Thank you to judge Lucy Mottram ( Mybeards) for a lovely day.

4.8.13: Midshires Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark JW: 3rd Junior and Res. Yearling

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 3rd Grad.

Kilfinan Country Bracken: Res. Junior

Can. Ch. Chetcote Renaissance for Kilfinan : Res. Open

Had a lovely day at one of our favourite shows . Unfortunately the rain kept us inside but we had spacious rings and plenty of room to spread out and celebrate Jinny's title. Thanks to all who joined us for a drink and a few nibbles.
Hettie wasn't happy with the venue so we were delighted that she was pulled out in a huge PG
class for a second look.Thanks to Sue Carter ( Woodacre) and Marion Appleby ( Diotima) for their awards today and congratulations to the Sammara kennel who took BIS and RBIS with mother and son. What an achievement!.

26.7.13: Leeds Ch. Show

Jinny becomes a Champion!

Kilfinan Country Clover: 1st Limit, CC and BOB

KIlfinan Country Bracken: 1st Junior, 2nd Yearling and 1st Grad.

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 3rd Grad.

Kilfinan Country lady: 1st Junior, 2nd Yearling and 1st Grad.

Harewood Hall is always a beautiful venue but when the sun is shining , you're surrounded by friends and their lovely dogs and you win that 3rd magical CC what better place to be!
We were so proud of all of our dogs and thank their owners for  taking the time and trouble to show them so well.
Huge thank also you to the judge , breed specialist Mrs. Gill Yeates ( Odderwood)  for a day to always remember.
This win was made even more special as Jinny is our 5th Champion and 1st  homebred bitch. Our 1st   Ch. bitch was her great grandmother, Lass  ( Ch. Osmart Lizzie's Country Lass with Kilfinan) who was by Shep ( Ch. Kilfinan Countryman) but the other 3 were all dogs.

20.7.13: Ruthin Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady JW: 1st Graduate

Kilfinan Country Colleen: 1st Open , BOB and G2 ,3rd Open Stakes.

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan ShCM: 1st AVNSC Open , Best AVNSC and G1

What a lovely day we had at Ruthin Open Show . The weather was just right and there was a garden party atmosphere . Fern , Hettie and Badger all went well and were rewarded in their respective classes. Our thanks go to Mark Williams (Kelmbri) who judged the breed and Cath Parker ( Osmart) who judged Terriers and the Groups.

30.6.13: Vale of Clwyd Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior and BOB,1st AV Junior and BIS

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan: 1st Open and Best AVNSC Terrier and 1st Not Bred By Exhibitor

Fern absolutely delighted us today . Following her success last week she went one better and took BIS at this very friendly outdoor show on the outskirts of Ruthin . Badger also went well and was pulled out for a second look for BIS.
Many thanks to judges Carol Marsden ( Blacktors/Avanti) for Fern's BOB and to Gavin Robertson ( Soletrader) for her BIS . Thanks also to Mark Cocozza ( Freecloud) for Badger's award.
Great day  with lovely friends.

23.6.13: Blackpool Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 2nd Junior and Yearling

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 2nd PG

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior

Kilfinan Country Clover: 2nd Limit

Despite the wind and flapping tents Harry, Jinny, Fern and Casey coped extremely well and were were highly placed in their respective classes. We had a very enjoyable day amongst good company and thanks go to Breed specialist Mr. Les Griffiths ( Silene) for his awards.

20.6.13: Cheshire County Show

Kilfinan Country Clover: 1st Open and RBOB

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior and PG, BOB, G1 and RBIS

Well, what a fabulous day. The sun shone and so did Fern! Many thanks to  breed judge Toni Jackson ( Elbereth) and Group and BIS judge Marita Rodgers ( Montravia).

16.6.13: Border Union Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 1st Junior

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 3rd Junior, 2nd Yearling

Didn't attend this show but was delighted to hear the results. Well done to Shona and Frances, Casey and Dave and thank you to Judge Mrs. S. Walker ( Douglasdale).

7.6.13: 3 Counties Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 1st Junior and 2nd Junior Stakes.

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 1st Junior and 2nd yearling.

Kilfinan Country Knight : 2nd PG

Kilfinan Country Clover: VHC Limit

A lovely rare sunny day at  Malvern Showground and Shona and Casey delighted us with their winning ways. Flash and Jinny did their best but couldn't match them! Thanks to all rounder Mr. Vic Salt ( Woodlyn) and Mrs. Smillie for Shona's Stakes place.

28.5.13: Boston Premier Open Show

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 1st Junior and PG , BOB and G2

Delighted to hear that Shona had been succesful at this show and our thanks go to Mrs. D. Beech ( Dychix),  a breed specialist , and also to Frances Richards for taking such good care of Shona.

27.5.13: Great Harwood Agricultural Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior and BOB, 1st AV Junior

On a wet and windy field Fern acquitted herself well although she was on her own in Breed! Thanks to Judges Steve Barrett ( Brooklynson) and Torsten Nitch (Sadepa). 

26.5.13: Chester & City Open Show

Kilfinan Country Colleen: 1st PG

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior, BOB and G1

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan: 1st AVNSC Open, Best AVNSC, G1 and BIS

Well, what a super way to round off two fabulous weeks. So proud of our 3 today  and over the moon to see Tony handling Badger to BIS under  Terrier specialist Mr. Ken Jessup. Thanks to him for a special day and to Mr. Keith McGregor for Fern's BOB.

17.5.13: Scottish Kennel Club Ch. Show

Jinny wins her 2nd CC!

Jinny with the Dog CC winner and BOB Ken and Barbara Handley's Bargemon Baryshnikov at Barkenbear JW Sh CM (Fletcher) and judge Mrs C. Moffat ( Kyleca)

Kilfinan Country Clover : 1st limit, CC

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 1st Junior and Novice

Well, what a week! Absolutely over the moon to see Jinny awarded her 2nd CC today. Many thanks to our judge , Breed Specialist Mrs. Cath Moffat ( Kyleca ) for these awards.

11.5.13: Birmingham National Ch. Show

Jinny wins her first CC!!

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 1st Junior

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 2nd Junior, VHC Yearling

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 2nd Post. Grad.

KIlfinan Country Clover: 1st Limit, CC.

What a super day at The National ! Whilst  Fern, Flash  and Madison reclined at home Jinny was out winning  her 1st CC. Casey, Shona and  Harry were also working hard and did us proud. Many , many thanks to one of the Top All Rounders Mr. Robin Searle ( Surlson) for a fabulous day.

4.5.13: North of England Bearded Collie Club Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 2nd Junior, 3rd Novice

Kilfinan Country Bracken : 3rd Junior, 2nd Nov. and Deb.

Kilfinan Country Breeze: Res. Post grad.

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior, Novice and Deb.

Kilfinan Country Clover : Res. Limit.

Spent a lovely day at this new venue with good friends and lovely dogs. Thanks to Breed Specialists Dr. Margaret Buckley (Holtend) for judging the bitches and Mrs. Kim Evans ( Treebeard) for the dogs.
Frances also had a great day with Rosa ( Elemark Guelder Rose) winning Res. CC.

20.4.13: Working & Pastoral Breeds of Wales Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior and Novice

KIlfinan Country Clover: 1st Limit

Fern and her mum, Jinny, did us proud today winning their respective classes under top all rounder Mrs. Zena Thorn Andrews ( Drakesleat). Lovely day in the sun for a change even though we were judged inside!  

6.4.13: Bearded Collie Club Open Show

Kilfinan Country Breeze: Res. Graduate and Not Bred by Exh.

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark : Res. Junior and 1st Novice.

Kilfinan Country Lady: VHC Junior and 2nd Novice

Kilfinan Country Clover: 1st Limit

Spent an enjoyable day at the well run Bearded Collie Club Open Show in the Midlands in the company of some good friends. Even won a couple of prizes on the raffle! All of our dogs went well ( including Fern!) and were placed in their respective classes. Thanks to specialist Mrs. Wendy Rawson ( Deedledee). 

10.3.13: Crufts

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 2nd Puppy

Kilfinan Country Breeze: Res. Undergraduate.

Kilfinan Country Knight : 2nd Graduate.

A good day for catching up with old friends from here and abroad. The boys went went and we would like to thank breed specialist Dr. M. Buckley (Holtend) for their awards.
The day was not without sadness as we returned home to find Patrick ( Kilfinan Blue Moon) had collapsed and did not recover. We are heartbroken to have lost this lovely boy at 10 years old , far too young.

4.3.13: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FERN AND HER LITTER MATES. 1 YEAR OLD TODAY.

(In body if not in mind!!!)

Bessie at 1 year old. How impressed are we that she is now reading on her own?

Apparently this is Bessie waiting at the hatch in the local pub for her biscuit. (Hope it doesn't come with a G&T!)

Here is Bessie celebrating St. David's Day wearing her "Leek Collar" ( Oh dear, guess this was after the trip to the Pub!)

Thank you Rhian and Graham for these lovely pictures.

3.3.13: Nantwich & District Open Show

Kilfinan Country Clover: 1st Open, BOB and G1.

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st Junior, BPIB and PG2.

Lovely day with nice friends . Jinny and Fern did us proud and our thanks go to breed specialist Lucinda Carter ( Roseollie) and all rounder  Mrs. Sue Hawkins ( Brilyn)

23.2.13: Welsh Top Junior Competition

Kilfinan Country Lady

Lovely day out as ever at this very well run annual event. North Wales was well represented and Fern managed to contain herself to be rewarded with a place in the Semi Final of our Group which was good going as the standard of exhibits was extremely high as usual.
Many thanks to our judge , top all rounder Mr. Bob Gregory ( Spotarton).

18.2.13: Ontario Breeders Association Ch. Show

Can. Ch. Kilfinan Country Gypsy RN!

A very happy Philippa rang today with the news that Gypsy had gained her title today under judge Mr. Tom  Alexander . Many thanks to the judge and to Philippa and David Smedley for taking such good care of her. Not only does Gypsy have her  title she also has a Rally Obedience title  proving she does have a brain ! Her 2 brothers and sister over here have a lot to live up to!

17.2.13: Matlock and District Open Show

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 1st Puppy , BPIB and PG2

Dave and Casey had a good day at Matlock under  judges Mr. I. Sheldon ( Oozzoo) in breed and Mr. J. Yates ( Dalewood) in the Group. Many thanks to them for appreciating our little lad. Dave also took BOB and G2 with his older boy Elemark Briar so well done all round!

10.2.13: Midshires Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: 2nd Puppy and Novice, Res. Junior

Can. Ch. Chetcote Renaissance for Kilfinan : 1st Open

Spent an enjoyable day with friends at this well run Breed Club Show. Fern has forgotten all she learnt previously as she has been "grounded" for weeks as she has been in season. However she enjoyed her trip round the ring, her grin was bigger than a Cheshire Cheese!
Thanks to Breed Specialist Shane Flint ( Sandytrail)  for the awards .

19.1.13: Manchester Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: 2nd Puppy and 2nd Puppy Lincoln Stakes.

Fern behaved herself impeccably and came away with two 2nd's. We were particularly pleased with her performance in the Stakes class as she had some very stiff competition. Thanks to all rounders Steve Hall( Shenedene) for breed and Derek Smith ( Clickam ) for Stakes places.

5.1.13: Clitheroe Open Show

Kilfinan Country Lady: BP, BOB, G2, PG1 and BPIS

Well, what a super start to the new year..... Fern behaved herself! All credit must go to Tony for his calm handling and ability to keep her focussed on the job.
Many , many thanks to Breed Specialist Lyndsay Moffat (Kyleca) and Group and BIS judge , Breed Specialist and All Rounder Kevin Young ( Sunkap) for a fabulous day.