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The magic began in the mid 1960’s at the Western Fair in London Ontario. One of the features was a Border Collie demonstration by the most gorgeous dog I had ever seen. He wore a tiny saddle, and a miniscule monkey in full cowboy regalia sat atop him as he skillfully herded his charges around the arena. I knew then that someday, Border Collies would be part of my life. |
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Newhope Crossfire Kennels |
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Introduction |
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My first dog was a bordering collie, bordering on being a collie that is. His mother was supposed to have been pure Border Collie; his dad was anybody’s guess. In those days I knew no dog people and Bingo was trained by guess and by golly. He learned to come, sit, lie down, stay, climb ladders, ride horses and travel along any road with me and my horse. He was useful on the farm, but didn’t work in the classic collie way. Then came Shep, who also rode horses and loved to clown around. |
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Alice and Bingo riding Stormy 1972 |
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It was not until 1975, that I met Trigger, bred by Andy McLaughlin. She was predominantly black with white points, reserved in nature but passionate for those she loved. This girl shared my life adventures including a cross country trip in 1980, guarding my campsite at night, and even facing a bear in British Columbia. Trigger became the founding matriarch of Newhope Border Collies. |
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Wayne and I married in 1984, and the kids arrived shortly thereafter …. Border Collies and kids were the norm for the next few years. In the mid 90’s we decided to expand …. after much research, we purchased our first Irish Red and White Setter, Lilt, and started on a new adventure. |
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Parade costume with Shep & Vickie 1977 |
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Trigger, matriarch of Newhope |
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Lilt, matriarch of Crossfire |
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Photo by: Larry Hodson |
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