CGC, TT, TDI, AD, MX, MXJ,
HIC, PT, HSAd, HSBd, HXAd
JHCs, HTD1d, HTDIId, HRD1s, HTAD1d,
STDds, OTDd, ATDd
AKC Agility National Ranking: 29th (2006)
4 HIGH IN TRIALs (Herding)
RESERVE HIGH IN TRIAL (Herding)
HIGH SCORING BORDER COLLIE (Herding)
(2) High Scoring Herding Dog: Ducks
Rose: 1 Get Adv Title from ROMX
Great Grandmother:
Tillie, Foundation ROM
Grandmother: Midge, ROMX
Mother: Kellye, ROMX
Sister: Maddie, ROMX
Triple Herding Ch
Half Brother: Evil, CH, OTCH, MACH
More pictures of Rose
Agility
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Breeder: Kathy McHugh |
Owner/Handler: Jana Brady |
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Whelped: May 5, 1999 |
CEA/CH: Normal |
Color: Red with White Markings |
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Height: 17.88" Weight: 33 lbs |
OFA (Hips): Good |
OFA (Elbows): Normal |
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Thyroid: Normal (Mar 5,2004) |
CERF: Normal (Mar 4, 2004) |
Brucellosis: Neg (Mar 5, 2004) |
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In 1995, after many years with Dalmatians, I decided to begin my search for my first Border Collie. After closely watching BCs at agility trials, I focused my search for a Border Collie that had good balanced structure, movement, desire, and intensity, but most of all, I wanted to find a BC that came from solid breeding that emphasized stable, biddable temperament.
I wanted a dog that had that "on and off" button...one that could pour heart and soul into a job but could switch gears and be just as content stretched out in front of our fire place on a favorite rug. When I began my search, I didn't realize how difficult it was to find such a dog...but...after 4 years... I found my "Rose". She has been everything I had hoped to find. She has become the cornerstone of our Patriot Border Collie.
Rose was born May 5, 1999, a granddaughter of Janice DeMello's Juice and Sandra Ladwig's Comeback Pistol Pete, having 21 OTCHs in her direct 4 generation pedigree. After contacting Kathy McHugh, her breeder, I went to pick Rose up in Chattanooga, TN, sight unseen. Rose came home on July 4th, 1999 (a true Patriot puppy!). She is flame red with white markings and is of medium rough coat. Rose is small to medium build with strong bone and is beautifully balanced. She measures 17.88" at the withers so she will be jumping in 16" at AKC agility trials. She has remarkable body sense and drive and can change her gait, speed and direction instantly. Rose has what I call "quiet, responsive" intensity. She has incredible eye and drive but she does not allow her intensity to overwhelm her. She is ready to work night or day but doesn't make an issue of it.
Rose started her obedience and agility training early but I waited until after her first litter to start her show career. Her first agility trial was in early April 02, about 8 weeks after whelping her first litter (see below). She acquired her AKC Novice B Standard and Jumpers titles in 2 consecutive trials with an average time of 35 seconds for a 73 second Standard Course and an average 21 seconds for a 45 second Jumpers course. She is incredibly fast! She is a joy to run with because she has such a great desire to work the course. I describe her as my fire-engine red Ferrari.
Rose will be our Border Collie foundation bitch for Patriot Kennels. Through a very carefully planned breeding program, I hope to perpetuate her qualities in future generations of Patriot Border Collies.
