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23.10.2011 Southern Cross Kennel Club Inc Judge Mrs V McCambridge
Kazjs Petticoats Showin aka "Phoebe" was awarded Neuter Bitch Challenge . Phoebe was superbly groomed and handled by Miss Devon Bennett.
3.7.2011- Today was the Collie Club Of VictoriaInc's Championship Show.
Judge was Mrs Leslie Tanks(NSW, Shelbrae Shetland Sheepdogs).
Kazjs Petticoats Showin aka "Phoebe" was awarded Neuter Bitch Challenge, then beat the male for Best Neuter of Breed and then went on to be awarded Best Neuter In Show!(hanks to Yvette Rolfe for handling Phoebe in the "run off's"). Phoebe is the 1st female Collie Rough In Victoria to be awarded Neuter Challenge points. Both myself and her co-owner Scott McConchie are very proud of our "beautiful black-eyed Princess!
23.4.2011- Well certainly some very exciting news to report today.
Easter Festival Kennel Club Inc
"Gracie" was awarded Bitch Challenge and Runner Up to Best Of Breed under Ms N Harris(Vic) thus bestowing her the title of
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION! Gracie was again superbly handled by Miss Kerrie Thompson of Calstead Collie Kennels.
Gracie is now known as Australian Champion Boldfolk Amazing Grace.
13.4.2011 Greensborough & District Kennel Club Inc
" Gracie " was awarded Bitch Challenge and Runner Up to Best of Breed under Ms L Darling(NSW). Gracie was again superbly handled by Miss Kerrie Thompson of Calstead Collie Kennels.
12.3.2011 Mt Elephant & District Kennel Club Inc Championship Show
" Gracie" was awarded Bitch Challenge and Best of Breed under Miss K Martin(NZ). Gracie was again superbly handled by Miss Kerrie Thompson of Calstead Collie Kennels.
5.3.2011 Metropolitan Canine Association Championship Show
" Gracie " was awarded Bitch Challenge, Best of Breed and Best Australian Bred In Group 5 under Ms Deidre Crofts ( NSW) . Gracie was superbly handled by Miss Kerrie Thompson of Calstead Collies.Gracie now needs only 22 points to attain the Title of Australian Champion.
26.02.2011 Berwick A & P Society Championship Show
" Gracie" was awarded Reserve Bitch Challenge and Runner Up tp Best of Breed under Mr G Gaut( Vic).
26.2.2011 Berwick A & P Society Open Show
" Gracie " was awarded Best of Breed under Mrs M Horn(Vic).
29.1.2011 West Gippsland Kennel Association Championship Show
Boldfolk Amazing Grace aka "Gracie" was awarded Bitch Challenge and Best of Breed under Ms c Camac(Vic).Gracie was superbly handled by Cathy Raven of Lakamari Kennels.
24.10.2010' Southern Cross Kennel Club Inc. Championship Show- "Boldfolk Amazing Grace" aka Gracie was awarded 1st Aust.Bred Bitch and Reserve Bitch Challenge under Mr G Maulden (SA).
23rd October 2010 Southern Cross Kennel Club Inc. Championship Show-
Our BOLDFOLK AMAZING GRACE was awarded Bitch Challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed under Mrs J Dunbar(SA). Gracie was superbly handled by our dear friend Cathy Raven(Lakamari GSD's and Shelties).This was a 9 point Challenge so "Gracie" is now over half the way to her Australian Champion Title.
2nd October 2010: Today we ventured up to Shepparton for the Championship Show run by the Shepparton Agricultural Society. The early wake up and long drive was well and truly worth it. Our homebred girl
BOLDFOLK AMAZING GRACE
Was superbly handled by our dear friend Miss Kerrie Warner (GSD'S)
" Gracie " was awarded Bitch Challenge, Best of Bred and Best Australian Bred in Group 5 by Mr L Grenall( Vic).This was a 13 point Challenge for " Gracie" and she is now well on the way to her Australian Champion Title.
"Phoebe" is now officially retired from the Show Ring .
She prefers to come along and enjoy the day with her "friends" and watch her daughter " Gracie" strut her stuff.
Berwick Agricultural Society Championship Show (Vic)-27.2.2010 Judge Mr Rod Bennetts(Vic)
1st Australian Bred Bitch Class, Bitch Challenge , Best of Breed and then Best Australian Bred In Group 5 to BOLDFOLK AMAZING GRACE( aka Gracie),
handled superbly by my dearest friend Cathy Raven.
1st Open Bitch Class, Reserve Bitch Challenge to
KAZJS PETTICOATS SHOWIN(aka Phoebe, Gracie's Mum) , handled superbly by Kim Raven.
Yarra Valley Championship Show 19.12.2009 Judge- Mr M Tonks( Tasmania)
1st Australian Bred Bitch, Reserve Bitch Challenge- BOLDFOLK AMAZING GRACE.
Southern Cross Championship Show 25.10.09 Judge Mr N Wood (QLD)
Gracie was awarded Reserve Bitch Challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed.
Southern Cross Championship Show 24.10.09 - Judge Mr M Cave( Qld)
Gracie was awarded Bitch Challenge and Runner up Best of Breed.
Scottish Breeds Championship Show 6.12.2008-" Gracie" was awarded 1st intermediate bitch, Reserve Bitch Challenge and Runner Up to Best of Breed under Mr A Bradshaw(NZ)
Pakenham & District A & H Society Championship Show 15.3.2008
Judge Mr R Bennetts(Vic)-
"Gracie" was awarded Ist Junior Bitch, Bitch Challange and Runner Up to Best of Breed .
7th July 2007 " Gracie " placed 2nd in Minor Puppy Bitch class of 10 at the 9th National Collie Championship Show under International Collie Specialist Mrs Myrna Shiboleth(Israel)amongst some at the Nation's top breeders.
Critique by Myrna Shiboleth:
" Lovely profile, elegant puppy with good neck and correct proportions.Good size and substance.Attractive feminine head with lovely expression.Moves very well ".
"Gracie" is from our very first litter of Rough Collies.
Sire is Ch Zealotry King O Spells and the Dam is our beautiful Kazjs Petticoats Showin( aka " Phoebe " ).
This litter was line bred to the lovely Antoc Face The Music(UK).
Gracie has some of the best of English and Australian bloodlines behind her: Byhllsacre, Ingledene and Antoc(UK) and Kazjs,Kylain, Cathkin(Australia).
Gracie has been Certified as Normal Eyed( CEA/PRA Clear) by a qualified Veterinary Opthamologist.
3.9.2006 - Seymour Kennel Club Championship Show- Judge Mr R Bennetts (Vic): "Phoebe" was awarded Bitch Challenge, Runner Up Best of Breed and then Best Intermediate in Group 5 in very good company.
April 2006- " Phoebe" has been Hip scored by Dr Wyburn with the following score - 0:0
Australian Grade = 0
International Grade = A(Excellent)
3.9.2005- "Phoebe"( Kazjs Petticoats Showin ) was awarded her first Bitch Challenge and then Best of Breed from the Puppy Bitch Class (10pts) by Mrs Gail Alexander at East Gippsland KC Championship Show.
10.7.2005 - "Phoebe" was awarded Best Minor Puppy in Group by Tania Kirkland at Town and Country KC Open Show.
25.6.2005 - "Phoebe" passes Beginners Class at Obedience School Graduation Day by placing 1st out of 13 dogs with a score of 36/40.
15.5.2005 - "Phoebe" passes Puppy Class at Obedience School.
3.4.2005 - "Phoebe"(Kazjs Petticoats Showin) was awarded Best Baby Puppy In Group by Trevor Powell at Central Gippsland KC Open Show.
Contact Details
Colleen Bowden J.P.Hastings, VIC, Australia
Phone : 0359098105/0401748907
Email : boldfolkkennels@optusnet.com.au