dogs

Tag N Rye
Dogs

Tag A Long Cd Ex - Tag - Border Collie (aka Wonderblunder) - He and I grew up together and it was because of him I got involved in dog training. I could not get him to come back when he was called so I joined a local dog training club in England where I was living at the time. I went on to compete with him in Obedience, Agility, Working Trial and Breed. He also worked sheep when we got access to them. Was just over 12 years old when he went to Rainbow Bridge.

Ob Ch Catcher in The Rye (OW) Cd Ex - Rye - Border Collie (aka Why Wise) son of Tag - He was a registered hospital visiting dog with a heart of gold. He was so gentle with the elderly patients and brought joy into their hearts every time we visited them. He was my shadow and enjoyed competing in Obedience and Working Trials. Our greatest achievement was to compete in Crufts in 1995. Joined Tag at Rainbow Bridge not long after his 13th birthday.

Anndale Arhys at Tagnrye Cd Ex - Rhys - Border Collie (aka Lovechild) - stolen from me at 7.5 years of age when he was given sleep because of a brain tumour. A handful of a boy who had a mind of his own and when competing in Obedience and Working Trials would do it his own way - loved life and lived it to the full. Met up with Tag and Rye at Rainbow Bridge when he was too young to go.

Dear Prudence at Tagnrye - Prudence - Terrier Cross, (aka Snoggit) - I went into a pet shop after a dog show to buy a packet of dog biscuits for my boys and came out with Prudence instead - don't think they ever did get their biscuits. She is a registered hospital visiting dog and has a film and television advert career. Whilst very well behaved I have decided to give Obedience competitions a miss with her. However, she enjoys the occasional dabble in Agility Competitions.

Highyews Cap at Tagnrye - Logan - Border Collie, (aka Logan to Die for) - Works Obedience and Breed. He has qualified for life to compete in Crufts breed competitions. When we have the time he enjoys visiting the hospitals (Peata Hospital Visiting Dogs) hugging everyone he meets. His film and advert career fits in nicely with his friendly personality. Logan is such a loving talented lad who is extremely sensitive, and with this in mind, his Obedience career is taken very slowly.

However, in 2006, Logan had other plans and after a whirl wind season he is now qualified to work Open Obedience - the top Obedience class

Highyews Jaro at Tagnrye - Jaro - Border Collie, (aka Mad Ted) - Delinquent in training. Only a youngster but is doing extremely well in the breed ring. He is the first Border Collie in Ireland to gain his Junior Diploma. His Obedience training is coming along wonderfully and full of fun. Everything is done at 100 mph and full of enthusiasm. Since his debut in Obedience in December 2005 he has won 3 first prizes and many other high placings, and if that wasn't enough his Working Trials career was launched with a bang in September 2006.

Jaro has now won out of Novice Obedience (Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland) so he is now working Graduate (known as 'A' in Northern Ireland) . In breed he now is in Open Dog or Working dog and is doing well being graded Excellent regularly

All my dogs are much loved pets first and foremost. Win or lose they are the best.

What the initials mean:

C.D.ex – Companion Dog Excellent - Working qualification.

Ob.Ch. - Obedience Champion - Working qualification.

JD - Junior Diploma - Showing qualification.

Full details of Obedience /Working Trials / Agility and Breed
can be found at The I.K.C. and The Kennel Club

Finally a small tribute to those wonderful companions who were called too early and left my side: