BORDERS BY DESIGN

Christmas Time

The best thing under the tree is a Border Collie, and Tosca had her spot all picked out.

The best thing under the tree is a Border Collie, and Tosca had her spot all picked out.

If we have to wear those stupid paper hats the dogs can all get dressed for Christmas as well.

If we have to wear those stupid paper hats the dogs can all get dressed for Christmas as well.

There is no predudice in our home and there are several different breeds in our family, this is Ace the Husky.

There is no predudice in our home and there are several different breeds in our family, this is Ace the Husky.

Of course there is a chocolate Labradour as well, everyone loves chocolate.

Of course there is a chocolate Labradour as well, everyone loves chocolate.

And old Cooper might run the yard but even he has to put his hat on.

And old Cooper might run the yard but even he has to put his hat on.

Ace enjoys time with his mum.

Ace enjoys time with his mum.

Let's just hang here quietly Cooper before we have to do the dishes.

Let's just hang here quietly Cooper before we have to do the dishes.

December 6th

Play time

I have been a good boy, I am quiet and well behaved at the shows and nice to everyone.

I have been a good boy, I am quiet and well behaved at the shows and nice to everyone.

What have you got Jem ?

What have you got Jem ?

Is it for me Jem ?

Is it for me Jem ?

Looks like a new toy !

Looks like a new toy !

It sqeaks ?

It sqeaks ?

Do it again Jem !

Do it again Jem !

Come on what else can we do with it ?

Come on what else can we do with it ?

It's fun !!

It's fun !!

HA HA HA I love toys and games!

HA HA HA I love toys and games!

I'll get it Jem, I'll catch it !

I'll get it Jem, I'll catch it !

Yaaa here it is throw it again Jemma I'll bring it back, this makes showing sooo much fun.

Yaaa here it is throw it again Jemma I'll bring it back, this makes showing sooo much fun.

Thank you Jemma, I love my toy, but I love playing with you even more!

Thank you Jemma, I love my toy, but I love playing with you even more!

30th October 2010

Time out for some family shots.

Mackim Waltzing Matilda, Tilly and Mackim State of The Art, Sketch.
(mother and son)

Mackim Waltzing Matilda, Tilly and Mackim State of The Art, Sketch. (mother and son)

Sketch and Tilly

Sketch and Tilly

Tilly

Tilly

Family shot, Nahrof Turn The Page, Gill with Tilly and their son Sketch

Family shot, Nahrof Turn The Page, Gill with Tilly and their son Sketch

17/10/2010

Southern Higlands Kennel & Obedience Club Inc

Let's get this right today I feel lucky !

Let's get this right today I feel lucky !

Whoo ! Yes there are two do you ALL have to check, why not just ask nicely ?

Whoo ! Yes there are two do you ALL have to check, why not just ask nicely ?

On the move again !

On the move again !

And here I come up for Challenge Dog and Runner up best of breed
WooHoo !

And here I come up for Challenge Dog and Runner up best of breed WooHoo !

8/10/2010

The Border Collie Club of New South Wales Speciality show.

The trophy table looked great !

The trophy table looked great !

Prizes for all!!

Prizes for all!!

Deb Richardson bought a beautiful cake to celebrate.

Deb Richardson bought a beautiful cake to celebrate.

The cake was a great morning tea.

The cake was a great morning tea.

Trophy Tables

National Trophy table 2009.

National Trophy table 2009.

Borders By Design signature design.

Borders By Design signature design.

Garden theme BCCNSW Specialty Show

Garden theme BCCNSW Specialty Show

Specialty Show BCCNSW Dog food,containers and treats.

Specialty Show BCCNSW Dog food,containers and treats.

26/09/2010

Berrima Sunday

Sketch on the move.


Sketch on the move.

Judge, Janice Baldwin gives him the once over....


Judge, Janice Baldwin gives him the once over....

And the twice over!


And the twice over!

He is definitely learning to be good in the ring.


He is definitely learning to be good in the ring.

25/09/2010

SDCBCC Specialty

Mark showed "Sketch" at his best.


Mark showed "Sketch" at his best.

"Sketch"Reserve Challenge dog / Junior in Show Jemma proudly stepped in for the photo


"Sketch"
Reserve Challenge dog / Junior in Show
Jemma proudly stepped in for the photo

In The Pink Again

Springtime Again

Native rock orchid in full bloom


Native rock orchid in full bloom

Native rock orchid


Native rock orchid

Pink cymbidium orchid


Pink cymbidium orchid

Burgundy cymbidium orchid


Burgundy cymbidium orchid

Prunus blossom tree.


Prunus blossom tree.

Prunus blossom tree (close up)


Prunus blossom tree (close up)

September 18th & 19th, 2010

Murray Valley Kennel Club Inc Championship Shows




MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"
Owned & handled by Deb Younger, MONIFIETH BORDER COLLIES


Saturday AM - Res CHALLENGE BITCH
Saturday PM -        CHALLENGE BITCH

Sunday -          CHALLENGE BITCH Runner-up BEST OF BREED
          JUNIOR IN GROUP

Way to go Deb....you & "Image" are on a roll, CONGRATULATIONS

September 9th, 2010

Adelaide Royal

MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"Junior Bitch of Breed

MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"
Junior Bitch of Breed

August 29th, 2010

.....from South Australia







MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"

Owned & handled by Deb Younger, MONIFIETH BORDER COLLIES

CHALLENGE BITCH
Runner-up Best of Breed

JUNIOR IN GROUP

Another great day out Deb, congratulations


Dalwood....Day 2

Jemma & "Sketch" 2nd Junior Dog Class


Jemma & "Sketch"
2nd Junior Dog Class

On the move.....


On the move.....

Thank you Jemma.....well done


Thank you Jemma.....well done

Always time to cuddle a puppy....Nahrof's latest addition Nahrof White Collar Crime"Sneak"


Always time to cuddle a puppy....
Nahrof's latest addition Nahrof White Collar Crime
"Sneak"

August 28th, 2010

Dalwood Children's Home Charity Show

Mark & "Sketch"Junior of Breed


Mark & "Sketch"
Junior of Breed

Jemma & "Sketch"Junior Handlers Competition


Jemma & "Sketch"
Junior Handlers Competition

On the move.....



On the move.....

August 21st, 2010

MACKIM PAINT PALLET "Image"








SOUTH AUSTRALIAN POULTRY & KENNEL CLUB


GROUP Judge: Ms K Martin (NZ)

Reserve Challenge, Junior in Group


  GENERAL SPECIALS Judge: Mrs L Chalmers (NZ)

JUNIOR IN SHOW



Monifieth Ardrossan Titan

Minor Puppy In Group


Back in business Deb....congratulations

A Rising Star







This is Jemma. Jemma has joined us at our shows as a juniour handler. She is a joy. Jemma has become a wonderful groomer & a talented handler & it will be lovely to help her along the way as she enjoys her showing & learns to master the art.
All the best Jemma & welcome aboard from Sketch and Colleen.

THE BORDER COLLIE CLUB OF NSW
60th ANNIVERSARY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

Saturday October 9th 2010 at CASTLE HILL SHOWGROUND

Come along & enjoy a great day out with the family....watch the Borders excel at what they do best -

AGILITY, OBEDIENCE, JUMPING, GAMBLERS & CONFIRMATION

August 8th, 2010

Bulli District Kennel Club Inc

July 31st & August 1st, 2010

MACKIM PAINT PALLET "Image"



BROKEN HILL DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOWS


July 31st, 2010

JUDGE: Mrs J Horton
Reserve Challenge, Junior of Breed

JUDGE: Mrs L Black
Junior of Breed
CLALLENGE BITCH & RUNNER/UP BEST OF BREED

August 1st, 2010
JUDGE: Mr T Syme
Reserve Challenge, JUNIOR of Breed & JUNIOR in Group

"Image" is proudly owned & handled by Debbie Younger of
MONIFIETH BORDER COLLIES

Debbie also won 4 x Baby of Breeds with her new lad MONIFIETH Ardrossan Titan

Congratulations Debbie, great results


July 30th & 31st & August 1st, 2010

Sydney & Junior Kennel Club Championship Shows

Mackim State of the Art "Sketch"Junior of Breed


Mackim State of the Art "Sketch"
Junior of Breed

"Sketch"on the move....


"Sketch"
on the move....

Mackim Kirra's Shadow

News from "Bonnie"

At the beach.......LEFT: Me with Kirra & the kidsABOVE: Me...excavating....RIGHT: Me & 'the Boss'


At the beach.......

LEFT: Me with Kirra & the kids
ABOVE: Me...excavating....
RIGHT: Me & 'the Boss'

July 3rd & 4th, 2010

MACKIM State of the Art - "Sketch"

MACKIM State of the Art - "Sketch"

Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc



Saturday 3rd -  Junior of Breed, Reserve Challenge Dog

Sunday 4th  -   Junior of Breed

July 3rd & 4th, 2010

Murray Valley Kennel Club Inc Championship Shows

RIGHT: Mackim Paint Pallet "Image"JUDGE: Ms S Foster (SA)Reserve Challenge BitchRunner-up Best of BreedJunior of Breed


RIGHT: Mackim Paint Pallet "Image"

JUDGE: Ms S Foster (SA)

Reserve Challenge Bitch
Runner-up Best of Breed
Junior of Breed

MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"

MACKIM Paint Pallet "Image"

LEFT: Mackim Paint Pallet "Image"JUDGE: Mr R Bennetts (VIC)Reserve Challenge Bitch/Junior of BreedCongratulations Debbie (Monifieth Border Collies) on a great weekend


LEFT: Mackim Paint Pallet "Image"

JUDGE: Mr R Bennetts (VIC)

Reserve Challenge Bitch/Junior of Breed

Congratulations Debbie (Monifieth Border Collies) on a great weekend

The Man of the House

Taking over.......

Greg's left......best seat in the house is mine, along with the TV remote. The women are at my feet & all is well with my world....


Greg's left......best seat in the house is mine, along with the TV remote. The women are at my feet & all is well with my world....

Well not with ours....WE were here first....why are we on the floor?


Well not with ours....WE were here first....why are we on the floor?

"Dumbo.....he has no idea....wait til we get him outside....revenge is SWEET.....hee hee hee"


"Dumbo.....he has no idea....wait til we get him outside....revenge is SWEET.....hee hee hee"

June 12th, 2010

DOGS ON SHOW

"Sketch" moving out....


"Sketch" moving out....

Happy 1st Birthday to me....sung to the old time favourite "Happy Birthday to you"....


Happy 1st Birthday to me....sung to the old time favourite "Happy Birthday to you"....

Reserve Challenge Dog & Puppy of Breed


Reserve Challenge Dog & Puppy of Breed

Come & enjoy a great day out....see you there


CONGRATULATIONS TO DOGS NSW.
What a fabulous day, there was action and activities all day long.
The public were well informed about dog ownership the role of Dogs NSW and the importance of responsible dog ownership and breeding.

 

The Border Collie Club of NSW Breed Stall was voted 'MOST POPULAR"







May 15th, 2010

MACKIM Aussie Art "Faze" flying the flag in New Zealand

Hawkes Bay Kennel Association




JUDGE: Mr Peter Primrose (WA)



CH DOG: Mackim Aussie Art (Aust) - Best of Breed/Puppy of Breed - June Rippon

RES CH DOG: Ch Clan-Abby NZ Grandtazman - Runner-up BOB/Open of Breed - Too, Dixon/Vos

CH BITCH: Yarrancoly Shock To The System (Aust) - Junior of Breed - Harvey/Lynch

RES CH BITCH: Ch Clan-Abby NZ Frozen In Time - Vos/Tang

OTHER AWARDS: Ch Clan-Abby NZ Dream-Lover - NZ of Breed - Vos/Tang

 

Sydney Royal Easter Show 2010

April 7th, 2010

"A big day for me & I came third, a great effort.
Special thanks to Mark, my handler, who does such a good job, & to Gail for the help with my grooming (not too happy getting my feet done)"


"Sketch" at the Royal

Here we are the big Royal. Thanks Gail for trimming my feet & helping to groom me, even though I was sooooo naughty.

Here we are the big Royal. Thanks Gail for trimming my feet & helping to groom me, even though I was sooooo naughty.

I'm flying and I don't break gait anymore.


I'm flying and I don't break gait anymore.

Mark has those treats somewhere.


Mark has those treats somewhere.

Waiting for the judge to "handle" me again I hope she has warm hands.


Waiting for the judge to "handle" me again I hope she has warm hands.

Thanks Mark I have no idea where my feet are supposed to be yet !


Thanks Mark I have no idea where my feet are supposed to be yet !

Does all my practice show?

Does all my practice show?

Looking good....

Looking good....

I wonder if my mum is over there in the crowd watching?


I wonder if my mum is over there in the crowd watching?

March 20th 2010

Camden Show

Here we are at the show again !!

Here we are at the show again !!

Not taking my eyes off Mark I know he hides the treats somewhere!


Not taking my eyes off Mark I know he hides the treats somewhere!

This was puppy of breed and although my legs just don't seem to co-ordinate yet, I won WOOHOO!


This was puppy of breed and although my legs just don't seem to co-ordinate yet, I won WOOHOO!

Out done in puppy in group by a Pembroke Corgi, the shame of it.


Out done in puppy in group by a Pembroke Corgi, the shame of it.

February 20th, 2010

"Image" aged 8 months

MACKIM Paint Pallet
...the "Image" of her mother...

MACKIM Paint Pallet ...the "Image" of her mother...

"Been swimming....any chance of coming inside...."

"Been swimming....any chance of coming inside...."

January 17th, 2010

MACKIM Aussie Art "Faze"

"Puppy in Group"

"Puppy in Group"

"I am a star...."

"I am a star...."