This
handsome, black dog is a younger
full brother to "Ryan". He has consistently shown the exceptional
qualities of his older siblings in his development to date. "Geoff's"
strengths are his great outrunning ability, his kind power and feel for
his stock, and his smooth natural control of pace. Geoff has had
a very solid trial season in 2005, with mulitple top placings in
numerous Open trials throughout the northwest, including a recent win
at the Arlington, Wash. Border
Collie Style Classic, under well known judge, Jack Knox. (see trial results). He competed in both
the Canadian and the US National Finals in Sept 05 - placing 52nd out
of the top 150 dogs in North America at the USBCHA and ABCA Finals in
Sturgis, South Dakota. (see
Finals
Report)
Geoff son "Jed"
Geoff daughter "Jess"
Geoff
son "Edge" owner Marie Spurrell of Ontario
Rainier’s
Ryan CBCA 134747 {"Vic"} grandson D.O.B. May 20/1997
Photo credit:
Marroni Photography
"Ryan" is
a striking, dark red dog who
combines intensity, athleticism, and cleverness in his work at home and
on the trial field. The 2005 trial season was Ryan's best
competitive year ever, with multiple top three placings and consistent
work in numerous trials on both sides of the border, to earn more than
enough points needed to run in the USBCHA National Sheepdog
Finals in South Dakokta, and at the Western Can. and Can National
Finals in Cranbrook, B.C.
He placed 70th overall at Sturgis, from the top 150 dogs competing in
the USBCHA 2005 Finals. (see
Finals
Report)(see trial results). Meanwhile, his
intiative and canniness makes
him invaluable in the work at home, especially at lambing time.. I have
enjoyed starting several of
his pups this year, which are exhibiting a lot of their father's
qualities and ability. Always exciting and a
handful to keep up with, I look forward to another season of strong
performances with this very talented dog. I hope to breed my young
bitch "Jazz" to ''Ryan" in 2006, and am excited by the prospects
of this cross.... watch for updates on the planned breeding page.
