NEWS 2014

LKA Ch. Show : 13.12.14

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark JW: 1st PG Stakes

Kilfinan Country Lady JW Sh CM : 1st PG and 3rd PG Stakes

 There was a festive feel to the ringside today with everyone handing out Christmas Cards and good cheer and the girls did us proud both winning a class each and some cash which always comes in handy especially at this time of year. Our judges today were  both all rounders : Mrs. Fran Kaye ( Dnafrebek) officiating in the breed ring and Mr. Robin Searle ( Surlson) judging the Stakes classes. Thanks to both, a nice end to the year.

10.11.14 : Jinny and Flash puppies born

Jinny presented us with 9 beautiful puppies . She had 5 dogs and 4 bitches, unfortunately we lost a bitch at 2 days old. The remaining puppies are growing rapidly and, along with their mother,  eating us out of house and home!

North of England Bearded Collie Club Open Show : 27.9.14

Kilfinan Country Knight ShCM: 1st Open, BD and BIS

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 1st Special PG and 2nd PG

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan: 2nd Special Junior, 4th Junior and 2nd Deb.

Another lovely day at a Bearded Collie Club Show with all being well placed. Very pleased to see  Flash take BIS and we have our Breed Specialist judge Mr. Albert Fiedler ( Malarkey)to thank for all his awards. Also many thanks to the Specials judge, another Breed specialist,  Mrs. Carol Charles  ( Snikkles) for her awards to Fern and Scarlett.

Driffield Ch. Show: 18.9.14

Kilfinan Country Knight Sh CM: 1st Limit and CC

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 1st PG

Fern in her class (not sure where the others are!) starting to look quite grown up.

BCC and BOB Corimist Cover Girl, DCC Kilfinan Country Knight ShCM and BPIB Natterjack Dwarka's Dream

What a fabulous day , the weather was kind and despite a rather strange ring layout Flash and Fern both went well to win their classes and then flash went the extra mile to bring home the CC. We are so proud of them both and thank our judge top all rounder Mr. Derek Smith ( Clickam) for thinking so highly of them.

Richmond Ch. Show : 6.9.14

Kilfinan Country Knight ShCM : 1st Limit

 Good weather and stayed at  a lovely Country Hotel where we were able to  dine and rest our weary heads the night before the show. The classes for Badger ad Flash clashed so Badger came for the ride but Flash went well to take a good class which puts him out of Limit now. Our judge today was Breed specialist Mrs. Margaret Harkin ( Claudalla) who we have to thank for a lovely win.

25.8.14: Flint &Deeside Open Show

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

Chetcote Gone With the wind to Kilfinan : 1st Junior

Glorfindel Secret Shadow of Kilfinan Sh CM : 1st AVNSC Open , Best AVNSC Terrier and G1

Friendly show with good friends and dogs well placed made for an enjoyable day at our most local show. Many thanks to Pastoral judge Mrs. Celia Vines ( Parvodene) and Terrier judge Miss Kirsty Miller ( Feorlig) for their awards today.

Welsh Kennel Club Ch. Show: 16.8.14

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark: 1st Grad.

Shona went well to take a 1st place under Breed Specialist and All Rounder Mr. Kevin Young ( Sunkap). Fern was entered but had to stay at home as she was in season so thanks to Shona for flying the flag.

Midshires Ch. Show : 4.8.14

Kilfinan Country Bracken : 1st P. Grad.

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 3rd Limit

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan : 2nd Deb. and VHC Junior

Kilfinan Country Lady JW Sh CM: 1st P. Grad

Super show as always, the sun shone again and the atmosphere was " Garden Party". One of the best shows of the year, we enjoyed ourselves with friends and the dogs showed well to take some nice placings. Thanks to both breed specialist judges for your awards : Dave Anderton ( Ardensax) judging bitches and Frances Richards ( Elemark) judging dogs.

East of England Ch. Show: 5.7.14

Kilfinan Country Bracken : VHC Grad.

Kilfinan Country Shadow JW : Res. Grad.

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 2nd Grad. an 3rd PG

Kilfinan country Knight ShCM : 2nd Limit

Our judge today was breed specialist Mr. Bob Cross ( Tarskavaig). Thanks to him for all our placings . Lovely day with good friends and the sun eventually shone so we could let Flash and Fern have a great run on the field at this lovely showground. The ice cream was a bonus and it was good to meet up with Casey and Shona again who both went well and did us proud.

Windsor Ch. Show: 28.6.14

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark JW: Res. PG

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 2nd PGD

Kilfinan Country Lady JW Sh CM : 2nd PGB

Kilfinan Country Knight ShCM : 1st Limit

The Windsor Showground is beautiful and the sun shone when we arrived however by the time we were in  the ring the Heavens had opened . We had in/out tents so were able to move the dogs in a large space to show off their movement which was good if a little damp! They all went well and did us proud. Thanks again to Dave and Fran for the care they lavish on Casey and Shona. Particularly pleased today as the entry was large and there was much quality in the classes. Thanks to our breed specialist judge  Alan Hood ( Bryonhill) for these awards.

Blackpool Ch. Show: 22.6.14

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 1st Limit and CC

Kilfinan country Knight : 2nd Open

Sarah and Harry proudly displaying their CC

Super day at Blackpool which was bathed in sunshine this year helping it to make it a day to remember as Harry took his first CC from his first Limit Class . Flash didn't do too badly either coming 2nd in a strong Open class . We won't mention Fern!  Many thanks to our judge all the way from Norway , Mr. Arne Foss for thinking so highly of the lads.

Harry on the move!

The Challenge with the eventual BOB Ch Sengalas Breaking Dawn for Clovabrae JW

Cheshire County Open Show: 17.6.14

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan : 1st P D/B , BPIB and PG3

Kilfinan Country Knight: 2nd Open and 1st Open Stakes

Kilfinan Country Lady: 1st PG D/B and BOB

Scarlett in the Puppy Group on her 1st Birthday!

Always a popular show with exhibitors attending from all parts of the Country. There was only Scarlett in her Breed class so we were pleased she had some competition in the Puppy Group. Fern was pulled out for a second look in the Group , Flash won £10 and the weather was perfect. To round it off we met up with some good friends so we went home happy! Our judges today were all rounders Christina Chapman ( Bukris) judging the Breed and Paul Wilkinson judging the Groups. Many thanks to them for their awards .

Chester & District Open Show: 25.5.14

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kifinan: 1st Junior , BP PG 2 and 2nd AV Puppy Bitch

Kilfinan Country Colleen: 1st Open , 1st Open Stakes

Nice show spent with friendly people. The girls performed well although Hettie was not in the mood for showing. Not really happy with the venue. Our thanks to judges Mrs. P. Wilson for breed and Mr. R. Brandon for Stakes.

SKC Ch. Show: 17.5.14

Kilfinan Country Knight ShCM : 1st Limit

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM : 1st Grad. and 2nd P. Grad

Beautiful weather for the trip up to Scotland. Lovely meal out and comfortable B&B made for a good weekend. Flash and Fern  enjoyed their trip away and did us proud in the ring. Our judge was all rounder and TT specialist Mr. Mark James ( Waterley).

North of England Bearded Collie Club Ch. Show: 4.5.14

Kilfinan Country Knight : 1st Limit and RCC

What a super way to finish the weekend! Nice show , well run as usual and we were so proud of Flash ,long day and he never stopped showing, bless him. Many thanks to one of our top all rounders Mr. Jeff Horswell ( Drakesleat) for his awards today.  

Last 4 in the Challenge for the DCC

Anglesey Open Show : 3.5.14

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

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open, BOB, G1 and BIS.

Flash needed 1 point for his ShCM so thank you to our judges Marina Scott for BOB, Gary Clarke ( Claygar) for G1 and Richard Allen (Penparc) for BIS which secured his award and then some! What a super day. Flash, Badger and 3 other memebers of our Traing Club all in the challenge for BIS. How proud were we! Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support. North Wales dog showers are the best!

Working & Pastoral Breeds of Wales Ch. Show 19.4.14

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Limit

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM : 1st Grad. and Post Grad. and RCC.

While Chris was off judging the Skye Terrier Open Show in Birmingham Tony flew solo in Wales and did us proud. What a great result! Many thanks to our judge all rounder Mrs. Britt - Marie Young ( Farouche) for a fabulous day. 

Bebington Open Show: 13.4.14

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open, BOB and G1

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan: 1st Junior, BP and PG2

Always helps when the show is only half an hour away . Really pleased with Flash and Scarlett who enjoyed their day and were placed well. Our judge today was all rounder Mr. Keith Baldwin ( Nightstorm). Many thanks to him for appreciating our dogs.

Bearded Collie Club Open Show: 5.4.14

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan: VHC Maiden and Res. Novice

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 2nd Post Grad.

Not our finest hour but we were pleased with how the girls performed. Couldn't ask more from them. They can only do their best bless 'em! Had a lovely day, the atmosphere was friendly and we spent the day in good company.  Our judge today was Mary Pepper ( Megamaree).

Llanddudno Open Show: 22.3.14

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan: 1st Junior and RBOB

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open and BOB

Thank you to our judge Mrs. A. Stanley ( Vonarkle) who thought Scarlett was a show off!

15.3.14: The Potteries Open Show

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan: 1st Junior and BPIB, 1st AVPB and 2nd Puppy Stakes.

Kilfinan Country Knight: 2nd Open, 1st AV Open Dog and 3rd AV Open Stakes.

Scarlett enjoyed her day out with Flash and didn't put a paw wrong all day. Our judges were Mrs. K. Fletcher ( breed) and Mr. A. Norcross ( Paynnor).

6/7.3.14: Crufts

Kilfinan Country Breeze: VHC PG

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan: Res. Limit

Crufts was it's usual hectic day on Beardie day; sorry to anyone coming to see us as we always feel we don't have enough time to give . Delighted with the lads , they performed as well as they could . Flash was pulled out for a second look but went no further so Harry was the star of the day. Delighted with Badger as he went so well but could only manage 4 out of 4. We still think he is the Best! Our Beardie judge was Lesley Thomlinson ( Coalacre) and Skye judge Jenny Miller ( Feorlig).

1.3.14: Bearded Collie Club of Scotland Open Show

Chetcote Gone With the Wind to Kilfinan: 1st MPB, 2nd PB, 3rd Maiden, Res. Novice and Deb.

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Limit and Res. Best Dog

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan ( Scarlett)

Lovely atmosphere at this well run show which was well supported for our judge Mrs. Carole Canty ( Bargemon) who placed our dogs well. We were delighted with the way Scarlett coped with the long journey, overnight stay and the show itself which she took all in her stride. A little trouper!

22.2.14: Welsh Top Junior Competition

Kifinan Country Lady JW ShCM

After Fern won  the Welsh Top Puppy competition in Nov. 2013 we never thought she could do the double but do it she did! The competition was fierce and we had 2 top International judges :  Andrew Brace ( Tragband)  and Lee Cox ( Vanitonia) so to say we were over the moon doesn't come close. Thank you so much to our judges and to Martin Sanders and his team from the South Wales KA who run this annual event so well and so professionally.  

16.2.14: Midshires Bearded Collie Open Show

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan ShCM: 1st AV Terrier Open and 1st AV Open Stakes

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 2nd Limit

Chetcote Gone With The Wind to Kilfinan : VHC MPB, Res. PB and 3rd Novice

Kilfinan Country Lady JW ShCM: 1st Yearling and Graduate

Midshires is always a lovely show and today was no exeption. The Committee provide presents for all the winners and placed dogs so we came home with an armful! Delighted with Scarlett attending her first show who handled the whole day so well and really enjoyed her romp around the ring with the other competitors!
Many thanks to our judge Mrs. Margaret Botham ( Balidorn) for our awards.

Here's Harry ......

15.2.14: Deane and District Open Show

Kilfinan Country Breeze: 1st Open and BOB . Pastoral G2

Scarlett's first show and we have a flat tyre! However, Harry and Sarah did get to the show and made us  proud . Absolutely delighted. Thanks to Breed specialist Clare Robinson ( Oakfern) from N. Ireland and Karen Gilliland ( Castleavery  ) also from N. Ireland .  

18.1.14: Manchester Ch. Show

Kilfinan Country Bracken: 2nd Yearling

Kilfinan Country Shadow at Elemark JW: Res. Yearling

Kilfinan Country Breeze : 3rd P. Grad.

Kilfinan Country Knight : 1st Limit and RCC

Ch. Kilfinan Country Clover : 1st Open and RCC

My goodness , what a fabulous day! 2 RCC's !!! Thank you so much to Breed Specialist Mrs. Angela Pedder ( Caldermist) for a very memorable day. Definately one to remember.

Flash in the Dog Challenge

Dog CC ( Int. Ch. Ramsgrove Borkason) and RCC ( Flash) with Best PD (Balbridge Inspiration)

5.1.2014:Heywood & Radcliffe Open Show

Kilfinan Country Colleen: 1st PG AVNSC Pastoral and Res. Open Stakes

Kilfinan Country Knight: 1st Open AVNSC Pastoral , Best AVNSC Pastoral and G1

Not a bad start to the year! Thank you to our judges for a lovely day: Mrs C. Marsden  Pastoral judge and Terrier judge  Mr. M. Vickers . 

12.1.2014: Earlstown & Newton le Willows Open show

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

Glorfindel Secret Shadow at Kilfinan ShCM: 1st AV Terrier Open and 1st AV Open Stakes