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In the 18th century, the Collie's natural home was in the highlands of Scotland, deep in the hills and the mountains, where he had been used for centuries as a sheepdog. It is possible that the Romans brought sheepdogs with them when they invaded Britain and that these dogs then interbred with the local dogs and thus are the ancestors of today?s collies.

Eventually two types of collies developed from these common ancestors - the Rough Collie, the long-haired variety that worked directly with the flocks; and the Smooth Collie, the short-haired variety that was used primarily as a drover dog to drive livestock to market.

Bred for centuries for their working ability rather than the status of their pedigree, their exact origins have been lost. The farmers who relied on these dogs were totally dependent on their pastoral pursuits, so the dogs were bred for strength, endurance, intelligence, devotion and loyalty

The rough coated is the type that most people are familiar with, but fanciers have increased their breeding of the smooth-coated variety and many more are now being shown

Since sheepherding is one of the world's oldest occupations, the Collie's ancestors date far back in history of dogs. The smooth Collie, which for as long as there have been written standards for the breed has been bred to the same standard except for coat. They were considered mainly as a drovers dog, used for guiding cows and sheep to market- not for standing over and guarding them at pasture. Until the last two centuries, both varieties were strictly working dogs without written pedigrees.

From the early 19th century, when some dog fanciers began to take interest in these dogs, and the keeping of written pedigrees began, the breed progressed rapidly- and became not only large in stature, but also more refined.

Many of the early settlers in the New World brought dogs with them to herd their sheep and cattle in the Colonies, but it was not until 1877 that they were shown in the United States.

The breed was given a royal boost in the late 1800?s when Queen Victoria first saw the Collies when visiting at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was so impressed with the beauty, intelligence and faithfulness of these sheepdogs that several soon joined her Royal Kennels.

Being no longer in great demand as a herder, today the breed has transferred their duties to serving as a devoted family dog where they show a particular affinity for small children.

Males should be 24-26 inches tall and weigh 60-75 pounds. Females 22-24 inches, and weigh 50-65 pounds. Their are four colors of Collie, sable and white, tri color, blue merle, and white- the white is predominantly white, with sable or tri color or blue merle markings. For the rough coated, the coat is very abundant on the mane and frill, the face is smooth, and forelegs are well feathered. For the smooth variety, the hair is short, hard, dense and flat. Many people are not used to seeing smooth coated Collies and think they are simply a rough collie that has been shaved.

Collies do require grooming, and tend to get matted easily behind the ears. The rough Collie has a very thick coat and mulch, grass clippings, twigs, straw, etc., will get tangled up in the coat. Collies should be brushed and combed weekly to cut down on the debris in the coat as well as remove the dead coat.

A great deal of Collies are barkers, and will bark constantly if left unattended, especially while outside. Training is required, however Collies are a fairly smart breed and tend to pick up commands very easily. Most do wonderfully with lead training, and are not typically the type to pull/yank you while walking.

Collies can carry a genetic mutation that makes them very sensitive to certain drugs. Use of these drugs in a Collie that carries this mutation can cause serious neurological issues or death. MDRI is the abbreviated name of the gene called Multi-Drug Resistance 1. Some of the drugs that cause problems with dogs that carry the MDRI mutation include Ivermectin, Loperamide, Acepromazine, and Butorphanol. There is a test available to find out if your dog carries this mutation. Prior to having medical procedures done, it is wise to know if your dog is a carrier.

we provide MDR1 kits to all our puppy buyers

To all Glasgowhill Collie owners:

Come and join my Yahoo! group; Collieglasgowhillstyle. Here we can all keep in touch, talk, and share stories. I also mentor here to help out anyone of my pet owners. You can book a groom or boarding on the list, so please come join our growing collie family just enter your e-mail address and join. Don't forget to tell me who you are, there are so many Glasgowhill owners its hard to keep track of you all. Note that this Yahoo! group is private and is only for Glasgowhill collie owners, Sandi.

Members of and In good Standing with:

Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

United Kennel Club (UKC)

American Kennel Club (AKC)

International White collie Club (IWCC)

:Glasgowhill News:

CONGRATULATIONS TO

"Prada" Sable Glasgowhill's Unforgettable and "Layla" Glasgowhill's Splitting Image tri both Achieved two new awards

CGC and Therapy Dog Congratulations to their mom Judy for all the work you have done with the girls

Hero Doing Water rescue training In Finland he is just 10 months old Click on the links

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7P78z6zyps

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZg3y97ZNuE

August 11 2008

we are pleased to announce three new champions

Can Ch Glasgowhill's looking Glass nc

Can Ch Glasgowhill's Adorably Dora nc

Can Ch Glasgowhill's Sweet Temptation

And

Last Can Ch Glasgowhill's Ready Set Go

Total champions this year is six all owner handler

Glasgowhill's Winsmore Vocalist (smooth ) and Glasgowhill' Winsmore Egotistic (rough)

Co Owned with Roxanne Morgan Pictured at Five months

This is our son Shawn Hamilton this is his Hobby

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Not just a brag, not just a stepping stone to a higher Title, not just an adjunct to competition.
A Title is a tribute to the dog that bears it, a way to honor the dog, an ultimate memorial.
It will remain in the record and in the memory for about as long as anything in this world can remain.
Few humans will do as well or better in that regard.
And though the dog himself doesn't know or care that his achievements have been noted, a Title says many things in the world of humans, where such things count.
A Title says your dog was intelligent, and adaptable, and good-natured.
It says that your dog loved you enough to do the things that please you, however crazy they may have sometimes seemed.
And a Title says that you loved your dog, that you loved to spend time with him because he was a good dog,
and that you believed in him enough to give him yet another chance when he failed,
and that in the end your faith was justified.
A Title proves that your dog inspired you to have the special relationship enjoyed by so few;
that in a world of disposable creatures, this dog with a Title was greatly loved, and loved greatly in return.
And when that dear short life is over, the Title remains as a memorial of the finest kind,
the best you can give to a deserving friend, volumes of praise in one small set of initials before or after the name.
A Title is nothing less than love and respect, given and received permanently.

~Author Unknown

My friend Meredith Moore and her boy wonder in a training session he is still a puppy 10 months old

Glasgowhill's Claim to Fame

By Can Ch Glasgowhill's Let It Burn ne XX Can Ch Glasgowhill's Devine Design

Movement Co - Bred By Roxanne Morgan (Winsmore Collies P.E.I) and Sandra Hamilton

By Can Ch Glasgowhill's Coloration XX Can Ch Glasgowhill's She's Adorable

four month old puppy Owned by Roxanne Morgan

Thank you Evey for this picture Of EDGE Glasgowhill's Innovation relaxing in his new home

Thank you Annette for this picture Of" Bonita" Glasgowhill's Unica Bonita this is Devines sister .Bonita was spayed last year after her litter so she has this orphan kitten to love ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thought for the day

Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it.

Piss on it and walk away.

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I had a Great time Judging the ATLANTIC PUPPY AWARDS in P.E.I this past weekend , All the puppies were Amazing and the people were so friendly we had a wonderful time on the Island

The Six Judges And Representative of ROYAL CANIN

Me going over the Standard Poodle

GROUP ONE WINNERS

First: American Cocker Spaniel, Ch Chadyhill’s Natural Rhythm, Owner Jean DeWolfe

Second: English Setter, Editions The Ballerina , Owner Sharon LeBLanc

Third: Vizsla, Ch Redrunvizsla Pied Piper, Owner Darren Peters

Fourth: German Shorthair Pointer, Maries Jedi Rosco, Owner Dukas Lee Davis

GROUP TWO WINNERS

First: Rhodesian Ridgeback, Kopera Lola Shesh Showgirl , Owner Hazel Parker

Second: Basset Hound, Corkery’s Drummer Boy, Owner Dierdre & Sarah McKinnon

Third: Rhodesian Ridgeback , Ch Bardonridge Pwanis Furaha, Owner Ralph Curnew

Fourth: Irish Wolfhound, Ch Lindisfarne O’Haec Chanceit , Owner Pat Scougal

GROUP THREE WINNERS

First: Akita Ch Wasenshi’s Hand On To Your Halo Owner Kimberly Pennie

Second: Siberian Husky ,Chimini’s Peregrim Took, Owner Brenda Potter

Third: Doberman Pinscher, Ch Eldermar’s That’s My Girl, Owner Elizabeth McGinley

Fourth: Akita, Wasenshi’s Colour Me Bad ,Owner Kimberly Pennie

GROUP FOUR WINNERS

First : Cairn Terrier Gateway’s Forget Me Not Owner Alexander Harris

Second: Welsh Terrier Royalridge Forward Look Owner Ken Curran & Lee Steeves

Third: Manchester Terrier Mersey Carved In Stone Owner Dean & Jennifer Tomes

Fourth: Miniature Schnauzer Sterling’ Patent Pending Owner Jane Caines

GROUP FIVE WINNERS

First: Silky Terrier, Juno’s Patacake at Annadeans Owner Fay Oatway

Second: Pekingese, Ch PekeEasy Classy Sassy Lady Owner Mildred & John McInnis

Third: Pomeranian, Chriscendo Diamond In The Ruff Owner Mike & Kim Condy

Fourth: Papillon, Ch Diamondsun`s Solero Owner Karen MacPhee

GROUP SIX WINNERS

First: Standard Poodle, Ch Tango Black Tulip Owner Allison Foley

Second: Shih Tzu, Ch Jenric`s Darjomo at Loghavens Owner Earla Moore

Third: Dalmation ,Cocoabeachs Indy Burnout Owner Jennifer Stockman

Fourth: Keeshond ,Klompen`s Ambriel Owner Maria Forman

GROUP SEVEN WINNERS

First: Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Shelhaven Sweet Seduction Owner Todd & Allison Foley and Robert & Karen Henley

Second: Shetland Sheepdog, Ch Lyricisle`s Ira Hayes Owner Bill & Judi Byrne

Third: Welsh Cardigan Corgi ,Eastern Dawns Sweet Jorga Red Owner Stephanie Toman

Fourth: Bouvier des Flandres, Stonepillar`s Treasured Gem Owner Diane Ham & Mary Jane Sears

BEST IN AWARDS: AKITA as above from Group Three

RESERVE BEST IN AWARDS: STANDARD POODLE as above from Group Six

HIGH IN TRIAL: From the NOVICE Class Bouvier des Flandres Baptek The Kid Is Not Tonight Owner Carolyn Dockrill

RUNNER-UP TO HIGH IN TRIAL: From the Open Class Standard Poodle MOTCH Ch Jo Whirlwinds At Fulltilt CGN Owner Alan J Hearn

CONGRATULATIONS to one and all. SPECIALS THANKS TO ROYAL CANIN FOR BEING OUR MAIN SPONSOR AND TO ALL MY OTHER SPONSORS. WITHOUT YOU THIS EVENT WOULD NOT TAKE PLACE.

Next year it is new and improved and is called THE ATLANTIC TOP DOG AWARDS. This is for all GROUP ONE Winners and Puppy in Group Winners at any ALL-BREED shows within the Atlantic Provinces between the dates of Saturday, October 27, 2007 (Island Dog Club Shows)up to and including Saturday, October 25, 2008. Yes the dates are correct. We have included both days of the IDC shows for this one time only in order to get the ATDA going. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, if you won a Group First or a Puppy In Group at the Island Dog Club Shows this past weekend, you would have received an Invitation to attend this new and exciting event next year.

Special thanks to Lynn McLellan for being my, ever so wonderful, Emcee for the evening.

Thanks to my judges who give, freely , their time to judge these wonderful dogs: All Breed Judges Charles and Letitia Bett, Permit Judges Brian Reid and Nora Bagnall and Breeder Judges Serge Bilodeau and Sandra Hamilton. I know your jobs were not easy as there were many fantastic puppies in the rings.

Thanks to my Ring Stewards; Claude Arsenault, Paulette Gallant, Donna Johnson, Joanne Howlett, Laura Hurry and Stephanie O`Brien. You all looked wonderful in your best of finery.

Thanks to the great Tabulators who were so very fast in totalling the scores and allowing the winners to be announced: Lori Clow, Joanne Gallein and Christine MacKenzie

Fay Oatway

Event Co-ordinator

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