Good results at the Border Collie Club of NSW Championship Show with all five of our team placing in the top 4, and Sandra Brennan’s Classicyds Chantoozie places also.

Our show team of Mia, Lola, Bob, Gamble and Zed all placed at the NSWBCC Show. Zed came 2nd in Baby Puppy Dog, Gamble came 3rd in Puppy Dog Class, Bob placed 3rd in Junior Dog Class, and, Mia and Lola placed 3rd and 4th respectively in a tough Junior Bitch class. Great news was that in a very big Baby Puppy Bitch Class Tottie (Classicyds Chantoozie) owned by Sandra Brennan and litter sister to our Zed (Classicyds Care Factor Zero) placed 3rd and looked fabulous out there (even if she is going through the uglies)! We thank Sandra Brennan for giving Tottie such a lovely home and admiring her enough to take her into her Finealta BC team in NSW.

Great results for all of our team at Sydney Royal Easter Show with all four on the pegs! Lola, Mia, Bob and Gamble bring home top 4 ribbons.

Gamble placed 2nd in Puppy Dog Class, Bob placed 3rd in Junior Dog and in a big Junior Bitch Class Mia and Lola both made the final cut to place – Mia 3rd and Lola 2nd, along the way beating champions and BIS winners!

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana) wins RUBOB and Junior In Group, and Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) wins Dog Challenge and Puppy In Group at Gayndah Ag Show.

Both Lola and Gamble had great wins at Gayndah Ag show and Zed (Classicyds Care Factor Zero) again won Baby Of Breed. It was nice to pick up some more points with our young Gamble and also great to see how well Lola is working! Now off to Sydney!!

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana) wins Bitch CC and BOB, Junior in Group and BEST AUSTRALIAN WORKING DOG IN SHOW on the 2nd day of the Nanango KC double header and Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) wins Dog Challenge at both of the Nanango KC shows.

We had a lovely two days at Nanango with two good wins for Gamble and Nadia’s darling girl, Lola winning BOB, Junior In Group and Best Australian Working Dog In Show on the second day. Also both days Zed (Classicyds Care Factor Zero) won Baby Of Breed. It was a good day also on the Saturday for Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi) with her picking up Res Bitch and RUBOB to Lola!

Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) wins PUPPY IN SHOW AT THE TOOWOOMBA ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SHOW and again qualifies for QUEENSLAND PUPPY OF THE YEAR!

Oh my goodness….our biggest win for such a long time saw Gamble win Puppy In Show at the Toowoomba Royal! Under 3 different international judges (th only dog to have won through under all three of the judging panel) Gamble did us so proud!! The judges all from South Africa were: Breed - Mr R Jenkins, Group - Mr L Morrison and Gen Specials - Mrs G Morrison (RSA). To again qualify for Puppy Of the Year was also lovely, but we were just totally thrilled that Gamble did so well! Can we gain thank the lovely Luke Schneider…yes why not? BIG THANKS LUKE!! On the breed and group day Zed (Classicyds Care Factor Zero) made his debut winning Baby Of Breed, and Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree) won Junior of Breed.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana) wins Bitch Challenge and Junior In Group at Proston Ag. Show.

Lola had a fabulous day collecting an 11 point Bitch Challenge and then going on to win Junior In Group at Proston Ag Show. Even though our lovely Lola had left her coat well and truly at home (sadly, both girls have been out of coat now for over 3 months) she went around the ring nicely and we were very happy with 11 points for her.

Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree) places 3rd at the 2nd BORDER COLLIE NATIONAL in Junior Dog.

The Border Collie National held in Canberra was a fantastic weekend and for us the highlight (apart from the great company and seeing so many BCs) was Bob and his co-owner Kim placing 3rd in a large and competitive Junior Dog Class. Kim was totally thrilled and we are so pleased that she and Bob had such a great day and performed so well.

Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) wins Dog Challenge and MINOR IN SHOW and qualifies for QUEENSLAND PUPPY OF THE YEAR!!

We had a totally brilliant day at Gympie KC with Gamble collecting a fantastic 10 point challenge over a BISS winning BC and then going on to win Minor in Group. He then performed really well in the In Show line-up and won MINOR IN SHOW under Mrs V Morrow (NSW) and has now qualified for Queensland’s Puppy Of The Year! We are totally thrilled with his performance! Unfortunately David tore the ligaments in his ankle while showing him, so it is back to Nadia and Gamble for a couple of months.

Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) wins Reserve Dog at the BCC of Queensland Open Show and Opposite Sex Minor IN SHOW. Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree) wins JUNIOR IN SHOW, Lola (Classicyds Copacabana) wins Opp JUNIOR IN SHOW.

Gamble has a marvellous night at the BCCQ Show winning Reserve Dog in a big line up and in so doing beating several champions dogs, 2 grand Champions and several BIS winners!!! We were delighted especially as Nadia showed him while David was at work. Lola and Bob won their classes and did battle for JUNIOR IN SHOW with Bob winning!

Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) won Opp Sex Minor In Show and Lola wins Opp Sex Junior In Show at the BCC of Qld Australia Day Show.

Gamble and Lola both won their classes at the BCCQ Australia Day Show held on the Gold Coast. It was a very hot day but both of them performed really well and Mia placed 2nd in Aust Bred Bitch which was also a fabulous result for a 13 month bitch who is out of coat!

Lola (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) is awarded Bitch Challenge at Wondai Show and Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) is awarded Reserve Bitch Challenge.

What a great day at Wondai KC with Lola collecting a lovely 11 point bitch challenge over older bitches and then Mia also coming up with the reserve. Lola and Mia are both looking a little naked, but we were thrilled to notch up Lola’s first points!

PUPPIES HAVE ARRIVED! We now have 7 lovely puppies from Liza (Australian Champion Classicyds Cabaret) & Rhythm, Australian Champion Finealta Rhythm N Melody.

Puppies arrived on the 22nd of December and we have 2 boys and 5 girls. All pups are black and white with beautiful markings like their dad. We want to thank Sandra, Anthony and of-course Rhythm for our 7 gorgeous pups.

Liza (Australian Champion Classicyds Cabaret) has been mated to Rhythm, Australian Champion Finealta Rhythm N Melody and is DUE TO HAVE PUPPIES IN LATE DECEMBER!

Liza has been mated to Sandra Brennan’s handsome male, Rhythm, Australian Champion Finealta Rhythm N Melody, and is due to have puppies around Christmas. (CONFIRMED BY BLOOD TEST) Rhythm is a strong and powerful moving dog who has won Reserve Challenge at the BCC of NSW Championship Show. Both Liza and Rhythm have exceptionally loving natures and both have successful progeny competing in the show ring. All enquiries regarding this litter are welcome, and orders are currently being taken!!

Lola (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) is awarded Reserve Bitch Challenge at Durack.

Lola had a turn to be looked at for the challenge, and performed well again. Both of the girls have done a light coat drop, but seem to be doing better in the ring – maybe that’s just maturity.

Lola (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Puppy In Group at Lockyer Valley KC and Mia gets Reserve Bitch Challenge.

Third show in a row for Classicyds winning Puppy In Group, and again Mia was oh so close to more points. Nonetheless, Lola’s win was lovely, and Davdi enjoyed handling her for General Specials (he actually wants to change bitches…grrr)!

Lola (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Puppy In Group at Caboolture KC and Mia gets Reserve Bitch Challenge.

Two nights in a row, and two wins for Classicyds from different sisters. Lola went so well tonight, and we enjoyed the chance to show close to home. Mia also was considered for Junior In Group, on top of her Res CC, so both sisters had a good a show.

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Puppy In Group at Sunshine Coast KC and also Bitch Challenge.

What a wonderful show for Mia, with her not only winning Puppy In Group, but also collecting her first challenge points towards her Australian Championship. David and Mia worked really well together and had a great night!

Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) wins PUPPY IN SHOW at the Australia Working Dog Club of NSW Chamionship Show in Sydney.

Two days in a row, and two great results for Bob and the Classicyds crew, with Bob winning Puppy In Show and Lola placing 1st in Puppy Bitch, Mia 2nd in Puppy Bitch and Gamble 2nd in Baby Dog class.

Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) wins OPPOSITE SEX PUPPY IN SHOW at the Border Collie Club of NSW Championship Show in Sydney.

The Classicyds crew had a lovely time at the BCC of NSW Show with Bob starring by winning Opps Sex Puppy and Lola placing 2nd In Puppy Bitch, Mia 3rd in Puppy Bitch and Gamble 2nd In Baby Dog.

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Junior In Group at DOY Support Show despite only being 9 ½ months old.

Mia was moved into an older class to allow Lola to be shown in Puppy, and surprised us all by not only beating two lovely Junior BCs, but also by winning Junior In Group in a very competitive line up.

Gamble (Calanais What Happens In Vegas) debuts in the show ring and wins Baby Of Breed.

Gamble makes his show debut with his very proud dad, David on the lead. We are very excited about our beautiful new little man, and want to thank again Luke Schneider for breeding him and entrusting him to our care! (Check out his new page in Our Dogs)

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins CHAMPION PUPPY IN SHOW at the Border Collie Club of Queensland Championship Show.

It was a wonderful night for Classicyds Border Collies with Mia, our third generation puppy winning the Glenn Scott Memorial Trophy for the best BC out of Minor & Puppy Classes at the BCC of Qld Show. The show was judged by Mrs Lauren Somers of Nahrof BCs.

Bob - aka Swaggie (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) wins Minor In Group at Noosa Show making it 3 Consecutive Minor In Group awards.

Bob’s win at Noosa show is really exciting because he was handled by his co-owner Kim Robson who was showing him for the first time! We are all so pleased for both Kim & Bob, and look forward to further wins in the future.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI), Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) and Bob – aka Swaggie (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) WIN THEIR CLASSES AT THE BRISBANE ROYAL SHOW!

WOW what an EKKA!!!! All three of our puppies won their classes at the Brisbane Royal Show! Bob WON Minor Puppy Dog Class, Lola won Minor Puppy Bitch Class and Mia won Puppy Bitch Class and also Runner Up Puppy Of Breed!! This was an amazing result for these siblings and we wish to thank Luke Schneider (Calanais BCs) again for letting us use Tully, and also Melissa Farrell (Benshiva BCs) for handling Bob in the Puppy of Breed line up.

Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) wins Minor in Group at Northern Classic KC.

At Bob’s second show with David he won Minor In Group at Durack, again beating his sister Lola (ohhh and Nadia) for Minor of Breed!

Bob (Classicyds Coolabah Tree AI) wins Minor In Group at Pine Rivers Show.

In Bob’s first show in over 3 months he won Minor In Group at Pine Rivers and did a great job in both the challenge and Minor of Breed line-ups. We wish to thank Kim Robson for loving Bob, and keeping him in great show condition. David was thrilled to have him back in the ring!

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins 6 – 12 mths Puppy Sweepstakes at Brunswick Valley KC - Sunday

Lola’s fabulous form continued with her winning Puppy Sweepstakes under noted breed specialist Mr Syd Munton (Tas). We wish to thank Sheree for her handling on each of the three days!

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Minor in Group at Brunswick Valley KC - Saturday

Lola enjoed herself again on Saturday winning Minor In Group under judge Mrs J Dickinson–Franks (NSW), and performing really well. Sheree said she was a very good girl.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) places 2nd in 6 – 12 mts Puppy Sweepstakes at Brunswick Valley KC - Friday

Lola had a lovely weekend away doing three days with Sheree Aylett. On Friday she placed 2nd in a very competitive Puppy Sweepstakes, despite not even being 7 months old.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Baby In Group at Isis Championship Show

On Sunday Lola was still in form winning Baby In Group at the Championship Show under judge Mrs P Hartnett (SA). This is Lola’s 5 consecutive Baby In Group!! On Monday, Lola and Mia turn six months and will be in Minor and Puppy classes.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Baby In Group at Isis Open Show

Lola had a weekend away with Sheree and from all accounts had a lovely time. On Saturday she won Baby In Group under judge Mrs B Mangin.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins BABY IN SHOW at Caboolture Show Society.

What a fantastic day!! Lola & David beat Mia & Nadia and went on to win Baby In Group under Ms Kim Tosi. Lola then enjoyed her first success in the General Specials ring, winning BABY IN SHOW under judge Ms Dianne Norman. David is still boasting…argghhhh!

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Baby In Group at Gold Coast KC PM Show.

Wow, what a double for Lola! At the PM Gold Coast show Lola again won Baby In Group, this time under breed specialist Stevie Smith (NSW). This win was capped off by the fact that Ms Smith had put up Lola and Mia’s mum, Liza (Ch Classicyds Cabaret) for Minor In Show at the BCC of NSW Championship Show 2005.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Baby In Group at Gold Coast KC AM Show.

Yes, there was more gloating from David as him and Lola again beat Mia and Nadia and then went on to win Baby In Group. Lola was a real little “show girl”!

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Baby In Group at Eidsvold and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes.

On the last day of her big adventure away for the weekend with Candice Moyston of Wynlake BCs, Mia won both Baby Puppy In Group and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes at Eidsvold under judge Ms M Rose (Qld).

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Baby In Group at Wondai.

Mia headed off for 3 days of fun with her Aunty Candice and certainly enjoyed herself at Wondai to win Baby In Group. We wish to thank Candice for taking such good care of our little “flea”.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) wins Baby In Group at Marburg and Baby Puppy Sweepstakes.

Lola had her first day out with her ‘new’ handler, David and she certainly starred! In Baby Puppy Sweepstakes Lola came first, beating 19 babies under judge Mrs Mary Hickie (NSW) and then under Mr P Cousins(Qld) she went on to beat Mia (and Nadia) and then win Baby In Group. Yes, David DID rub it in!!

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Baby In Group at her sixth show.

Mia won Baby Puppy In Group at KAQ Open Show and won Baby Of Breed with 5 baby bitches in the Championship Show. Again, no luck in the In Show line-up but Mia worked really well!

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Baby In Group at her fourth show.

Mia won Baby Puppy In Group at Pine Rivers KC under breed specialist Mr Ben Clarke. As usual the baby puppy line-up was just lovely, and when we got to the In Show line up we were greeted by even more beautiful babies…maybe next time we can crack the big one.

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) wins Baby of Breed at the Toowoomba Royal Agricultural Show.

Mia won Baby of Breed with plenty of competition at the Toowoomba Royal and Lola (Classicyds Copacabana) placed second in Baby Bitch. We wish to thank Katie Braithwaite of Brishet Australian Shepherds for handling Mia to her win.

Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) places third at the BCC of NSW Championship Show in her second show.

Lola handled by Kathleen Buckley and Mia handled by Tracie Buckley compete in Sydney for their second show. Mia places third in a very competitive class. We wish to thank Kathleen and Tracie for their assistance.

Lola (Classicyds Copacabana AI) & Mia (Classicyds Cool To Be Mi AI) have their first two shows with Lola winning Baby Of Breed at both.

Lola and Mia have their first shows at Durack and both have a lovely day. Today it was Lola and Nadia’s day with them winning Baby Of Breed (with competition) in both the championship & open shows. David believes Mia and him were “ripped off” – typical!

Liza(Australian Champion Classicyds Cabaret) has PUPPIES!

Liza and Tully's (Australian Champion Calanais Cool As Ice AD JDX GD SPD SDX ET) litter was born on the 16th December. Liza had two boys and three girls all black and white. We wish to thank Luke Schneider (Calanais BCs in Adelaide) for allowing us to use the lovely Tully. We hope that from this litter pups will be in the show-ring in March!

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) wins her 4th Baby In Group at her sixth show.

Fifi notched up her fourth Baby In Group award at Ipswich KC in her last All Breeds Show in Baby. We were delighted that she finished her showing on a high note, and we now look forward to a little break before Fifi enters Minor Class in mid November...hopefully with some more success.

Liza (Australian Champion Classicyds Cabaret) has been mated to Tully, Australian Champion Calanais Cool As Ice AD JDX GD SDX SPD ET

Liza has been mated to Luke Schneider's wonderful boy Tully, Australian Champion Calanais Cool As Ice AD JDX GD SDX SPD ET. Tully who is in Adelaide has had an amazing career and is still only a young dog! Pups are due mid December. Please go to our Puppy Pages to check out details of this mating and to contact us regarding a puppy.

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) wins BABY PUPPY IN SHOW at the NSW Border Collie Club Championship Show

We are just thrilled that Fifi won Baby in Show at the 54th BCC of NSW Championship Show! There were 15 babies and Fifi worked really well to win amongst some lovely competition. Fifi's dad Pepe, Ch Danari Danceth Waves won Reserve Challenge, and her Aunty Aasha, Ch Danari Danceth Niteaway HIC won RUIS.

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) wins Baby In Group at her fifth show.

Despite having some lovely competition for breed and group, Fifi won Baby In Group again, this time at the Dog Of The Year Support Show at the CCC grounds at Durack. This is her 3rd consecutive All Breeds Baby In Group Win! We were really pleased with her performance as she settled and worked well.

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) places 3rd out of 11 Baby Bitches at BCC of Q Speciality.

Fifi placed 3rd out of 11 baby bitches in a really competitive baby bitch class at the Border Collie Club of Queensland Championship Show judged by Janice Baldwin. David handled Fifi and she worked really well. Congratulations to Greg Richens and Glen Martin who handled Ch Gremaric Me Myself I (Mimi) to win Best In Show.

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) wins Baby In Group at her fourth show.

Yes, Fifi did it again with her win at Pine Rivers KC. Although she was a little naughty, the judge said she was “just beautiful”, like she didn’t already know that? Paetyn came second in Baby Puppy Bitch and Shae also showed her male BC, Jack for his first show.

Fifi (Classicyds Come Danc Wth Me) wins Baby Puppy In Group at her third show.

Fifi had a great day out with Baby of Breed at both the Championship & Open Show beating a big field of baby BCs. Her sister Paetyn placed third in the bitch class in both shows and really started to move out!

Brisbane Royal 2007

Liza's coat was all but gone, and she didn’t place, but we had a great time catching up with all of our interstate friends (Phil & Tiffany Wheatley - Danari BCs) stayed, and seeing their latest BCs. Mel Farrell this update is for you...YES I have finally got the website cranked back up into action!

Liza (Aust Ch Classicyds Cabaret) wins bitch CC and Intermediate In Group at Dayboro

This was Liza’s third show for the year, so we were really pleased with her performance especially as the judge had already put up 3 BCs in Group. Unfortunately, the dreaded coat drop is fast approaching.