Each show throughout the year, we’re working towards preparing for the coming Collie National exhibition. The 2023 show in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, brought an impressive number of entries and outstanding quality.
I was honored to handle some outstanding dogs throughout the week with these highlights:
Best Puppy in Show: Fantasy’s Stars Align, bred/owned by Debbie Holland and Bob Mondillo, judge Larry WillefordBest Puppy Rough Puppy, 1st 6-9 month AOC Rough Bitch: Fantasy’s Stars Align, bred/owned by Debbie Holland and Bob Mondillo, judge Tom Coen1st 6-9 month Sable Rough Bitch: Cardross Love Is A Rose, owned by Wendy Reekie, judge Tom Coen3rd 12-18 month Smooth Bitch: Autumn-Sun Rainbow And Fantasy Always Dreaming, bred/owned by Shannon Hayes, Mary Landes and Debbie Holland, judge Tom Coen3rd Open Tri Rough Dog: Chatham’s Chicago Gangster, bred/owned by Debbie Ferguson, judge Maret Halinen3rd Open Sable Rough Bitch: Fantasy’s Yummy-Licious, bred/owned by Debbie Holland, judge Tom Coen
Autumn-Sun Collies 