Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Holiday wishes to everyone!

The ballots have been mailed out for voting on the 2012 National Judge. Once you've made your choice the ballot needs to be mailed back to Donna Roadhouse, the new CSSA Secretary, by January 31st, 2011. All regular and life memberships of CSSA are eligible to vote (associate, junior and foreign members cannot vote). Note that the joint regular memberships only have one vote.

Safe journeys for anyone travelling.

Thanks for the support of the Southern Ontario section regional specialties and grooming seminar! Here's to a great 2011.

Cathie

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Call for Logo for 2012 National

I would like to ask once again for all the talented sheltie folks to please help us out.

We are still looking for a few more suggestions for our 2012 National logo/slogan. The logo and slogan should include something to attract sheltie folks to Southern Ontario for the National to be held in Ancaster, Ontario (near Hamilton)

If you have any ideas you would like to submit, could you please do so by November 26th. Email them directly to me with as much detail as possible. Drawn out would be great.

I have several submissions already, but wanted to make sure that everyone who wished to submit an idea could do so.

Looking forwarding to seeing all the creative ideas.
Thanks in advance.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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A Successful Grooming Seminar

Hi All

I just wanted to send a little report about our CSSA Ontario South, Grooming Seminar that was held on Sat. Nov. 13th, at Campaign Dog Academy.

Rachel Pratt instructed a very eager group of Sheltie owners. Rachel shared her many grooming tips and techniques that she has mastered over the years. Those in attendance enjoyed a wonderful day of education, camaraderie, and good old sheltie talk.

I would like to thank Rachel for sharing her knowledge with us, and for taking the time to answer any and all questions.

Also, thank you to Deb Desjardine for allowing us to use her wonderful facility.

And a huge thank you to Cathie Kraemer, my right hand woman, for all her help with the organizing of the seminar and for putting on such a wonderful lunch.

Last but not least, thank you to all who attended. I’m sure everyone went away having learned something new.

The seminar was a huge success and we raised over $600.00 toward the 2012 National fund.

A great time was had by all.



Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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National meeting - November 7, 2010

Good Morning All
Could we have asked for a better Thanksgiving weekend!!!! I hope that you are all enjoying family, friends and lots of turkey.

We have yet to get CKC approval, however I do wish to proceed. Our last meeting was very productive and many areas were addressed and several members have stepped up to head committees. We still have several important committees that need to have committee heads.

I have already received a couple of judges nominations sheets, as well as a couple of very intriguing ideas for logos and slogans. Keep them coming.

I would like to hold our next meeting on Sunday, Nov. 7th at 1 pm ( I don’t think we have any conformation shows close). Cathie Kraemer has kindly offered to host the meeting. Yes, I know it will be a bit of a drive for many, but we have to try to accommodate everyone. I am trying to move the meetings around so that it is not always the same people doing the big road trips, and to encourage more members to attend.

By this meeting we will have all the judges nomination sheets and will know the top 3 choices for judges. Also, I am hoping that we will have our approval from CKC.

I appreciate the turn out so far for our meetings and the enthusiasm is wonderful, let’s keep it up so that we can host the most memorable National to date.

The address for Cathie is 216 Trillium Dr. Port Elgin (Saugeen Shores for some GPS), phone number 519-389-3825 email katylou@bmts.com

I would appreciate if you could let me know if you will be attending the meeting.
Thanks and hope to see you all at the meeting.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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2012 National Slogan and Logo

Hi All
Just wanted to give everyone a little update on our 2012 National meeting held Sept 26th. The turnout was great and several items were discussed and put into play. Several members present agreed to head some of the committees for the 2012 National.

As of yet we do not have CKC approval, but I hope we will get it in the very near future. We are just starting to get things organized. Hosting the 2012 CSSA National will be a monumental task. However, after Sunday's meeting and seeing the enthusiasm of those present, I’m sure Ontario South can pull this off with flying colours.
Even though we are still waiting for CKC approval, we are moving ahead with the assumption that this is just a formality.

I would like everyone to start thinking of a slogan and logo for the National. The slogan for the 98 National held in Toronto was “Yours to Discover”. We need something descriptive and eye catching, that is not only attractive but memorable as well.

I know we have some very talented members in Ontario South so please put those talents to work and send me your suggestions. I would like to have all ideas to me by Nov. 1st, as I am hoping to have another meeting in November. At that time I hope that we will have many slogan and logo ideas to chose from.

Thank you to all who attended on Sunday, your support and willingness to step up and volunteer your time is greatly appreciated.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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We have a location for Sunday's meeting!

Hi everyone
Maureen McCaveney has graciously offered her home for our National meeting.

The meeting date is this Sunday Sept 26th at 2pm.

Maureen’s address is 1455 Augustine Drive, Burlington.

If you need to contact Maureen, her email is mmccaneney@sympatico.ca or call her at 905-335-0490.

If you are planning to attend the meeting could you please drop me an email and let me know.

Thanks, and hope to see you next Sunday.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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Sept. 26th meeting - update

As you know we have a 2012 National meeting planned for September 26th. However, I have just been reminded that this is also the Burlington show weekend.

In order to accommodate both the show and the meeting, I was wondering if someone from the Hamilton area would consider hosting the meeting?

If we have the meeting start at 2pm that would give those attending the show plenty of time to show and then come to the meeting as Shelties are on before noon and Group judging is at 12:10.

If you would consider hosting the meeting, please email me ASAP.

Thanks in advance

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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National meeting scheduled for Sept. 26, 2010

We now have the CSSA approval for our CSSA National to be held May 10 to 12, 2012 followed by our Regional Specialty on May 13th at the Ancaster Fairgrounds.

Now we just need to get approval from the CKC. I am going to proceed with the premise that we will get our CKC approval.

With that being said, we will be holding a national meeting on Sunday, September 26th. Location yet to be announced.

I am hoping that many of you will attend this meeting, as hosting a national is a monumental undertaking and cannot be pulled off by just a few members. We are hoping to put into place some of the committees that will need to start organizing immediately several items for the national.

So, please come out and join us. I will post the location as soon as I can.

Regards

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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Grooming Seminar - Now Filled!

Our grooming seminar with Rachel Pratt is filling up quickly. There are only 2 spots (for people with their dog) available and several more spots available for spectators.

Contact Donna McCulloch at 519-363-3828 or rikadon@persona.ca if you wish to register.

This should be a great seminar, so don't be disappointed, sign up soon.

UPDATE: The seminar spots for people with their dogs are full; however there are still spectator spots available. Please let Donna know if you wish to attend, so we can plan for lunches, etc. thanks!

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Regional Specialty Results

CSSA Regional Specialty – August 1, 2010 - Results

Junior Puppy Dog

# 363 - Triadic’s Rock Star
Owner: Patricia Schiller
12/09/2009. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Triadic’s Rapid Fire ex Triadic’s Electra. Canada
Absent

Senior Puppy Dog

1st – # 139 – Sea Haven Rikadon Moon N Starz
Owner: Donna McCulloch and Yvonne Samuelson
09/24/2009. Breeder: Yvonne Samuelson
by Karosel Sea Haven Moonraker ex Sea Haven Tears In Heaven. Elsewhere.
Agent: Shelley McHugh-Boumans

2nd - # 354 – Crinan Talk Of The Town
Owner: Evelyn Susin
09/23/2009. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Talisker’s Bengal ex Ch. Highledge Dream A Little Dream. Canada.
Agent: Shirley Perry

Canadian Bred Dog

1st - # 62 – Avebury Grandgables Graduate
Owners: Guy Jeavons and Mark McMillan
11/09/2009. Breeder: Sharon Welke
Ch. Grandgables The Frat Boy ex Ch. Carnans Sting At Avebury. Canada


Winners Dog: Avebury Grandgables Graduate
Reserve Winners Dog: Sea Haven Rikadon Moon N Starz


Veteran Dog (10 years and over)

1st - # 257 – Ch. Reinmaur’s Firecracker
Owner: Maureen McCaveney
07/07/2000. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Barwoods Brushfire ex Ch. Lynphil’s Dreamcoat. Canada.

2nd - # 46 – Ch. Sanddollar’s Sonic Boom, AGN
Owners: Elizabeth Pendl and Debbie Moore
06/07/1999. Breeder: Elizabeth Pendl
Ch. Bonnyville Fairfax Nighthawk ex Ch. Sanddollar’s She’s A Gem. Canada.

Junior Puppy Bitch

1st - # 338 – Avebury’s New Attraction
Owner Sharon Welke
11/09/2009. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Grandgables The Frat Boy ex Ch. Carnan’s Sting At Avebury. Canada.

2nd - # 289 – Lynphil Time Of Magic
Owners: Phillip, Crystal and Kim Wendling
01/08/2010. Breeder: Owners
Lynphil Timeless Piece ex Lynphil Gonna Get You Good. Canada

3rd - # 323 – Triadic’s Bloom At MacLaren
Owners: Cheryl Pike and Patricia Schiller
12/06/2009. Breeder: Patricia A. Schiller
Ch. Barwoods Jana JFK ex Triadic’s Daisy. Canada

Senior Puppy Bitch

1st - # 89 – Crinan’s Diva
Owner: Evelyn K. Susin
09/23/2009. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Talisker’s Bengal ex Ch. Highledge Dream A Little Dream. Canada

2nd - # 61 – Wyndenfog’s Ruby Slippers
Owner: Sylvia Reeve
08/24/2009. Breeder: Christine Graham
Ch. Wyndenfog’s Replay ex Wyndenfog’s Tarajon Mesmerized. Canada

# 271 – Nitelatches Jitterbug
Owner: Irene Latchford
10/14/2009. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Grandgables Sharp Dressed Man ex Nitelatches Love Goddess. Canada.
Absent

Bred By Exhibitor Bitch

1st - # 64 – Grandgables Charmed I’m Sure
Owners: Guy Jeavons and Mark McMillan
08/02/2009. Breeder: M. Rosehart and Owners
Ch. Grandgables Oh Henry ex Ch. Grandgables Tru Lee Charming. Canada

2nd - # 19 – Starmist Eye Candy at Onawhim
Owners: Cathy Graham and Diane Lang-Foster
08/17/2008. Breeder: Diane Lang-Foster
Ch. Shelhaven Alaris ex Ch. Starmist Solitaire. Canada

Open Bitch (Sable)

1st - # 290 – Lynphil Alize
Owners: Phil & Crystal Wendling
03/03/2006. Breeder: Phillip, Linda and Crystal Wendling
Macdega Raconteur ex Lynphil’s Small Wonder. Canada

2nd - # 26 – Starmist Dreamworks
Owner: Diane Lang-Foster
08/13/2008. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Shelhaven Alaris ex Ch. Shelhaven Starmist Centerfold. Canada

Winners Bitch – Lynphil Alize
Reserve Winners Bitch – Grandgables Charmed I’m Sure

Veteran Bitch (7 to 9 Years)

1st - # 355 – Ch. MacLaren’s Reason To Believe, CGN, RA, AGNS
Owner: Elizabeth Caulfield
04/18/2001. Breeder: Cheryl Pike, Brian & Marlene Watson
Ch. Belcroft Easily Persuaded ex Ch. MacLaren’s Mikel Of Bellwood. Canada.
Agent: Cheryl Pike

Veteran Bitch (10 years and over)

1st - # 244 – Ch. Laureate Louisiana
Owners: Kim Aston and Peter Culumovic
06/27/1996. Breeder: Owners
Dundee Hullston Jambalaya ex Ch. Laureate Lexus. Canada.

Specials Only

# 50 – Ch. Sunbriar’s Inherit The Wind, Dog.
Owner: Gaye Shepley
12/13/2006. Breeder: Owner
Ch. Sunbriar’s Final Dream ex Ch. Ravencourt Grandgables Sachet. Canada

# 63 – Ch. Grandgables Glamour Puss, Bitch.
Owners: Guy Jeavons and Mark McMillan
06/07/2009. Breeder: Owners
Ch. Grandgables Oh Henry ex Ch. Grandgables She’s All That. Canada

# 106 – GCh. Shelhaven Sweet Seduction, CGN, Bitch.
Owners: Todd & Allison Foley and Karen & Robert Henley
01/03/2007. Breeder: Karen & Robert Henley
Ch. Shelhaven Alaris ex Ch. Shelhaven Temptation. Canada.

# 138 – Ch. Toven Rikadon Makin’ Waves, Bitch.
Owners: Donna McCulloch and Toni Mapes
06/25/2005. Breeder: Toni Mapes
Sea Haven Chasing Moonbeams ex Ch. Rikadon’s Lullabi. Elsewhere.
Agent: Shelley McHugh-Boumans

# 158 – Ch. Windyrose Wyoming, Dog.
Owner: Kathy Bates
07/23/2007. Breeder: Kathy Bates, Cindy Bays
Ch. Lynphil Better Talk Now ex Ch. Playland Windyrose Cowgirl. Canada

# 243 – Ch. Laureate Jivara, Bitch
Owners: Kim Aston and Peter Culumovic
03/15/2008. Breeder: Owners
Ch. Shelhaven Alaris ex Laureate Valrhona. Canada
Absent

# 288 – Ch. Lynphil’s Porscha, Bitch
Owners: Phillip, Crystal and Kim Wendling
01/21/2002. Breeder: Phillip, Linda and Crystal Wendling; C. & Y. Touchette
Ch. Bonnyville’s Intrepid ex Ch. Lynphil’s Gold At Snowdancer. Canada

# 324 – Ch. Barwoods Jana JFK, Dog
Owners: Nick Joines and Joel McCarty
08/24/2005. Breeders: Barbara Thompson and Nancy Porta
Jana Barwood Winning Silks ex Barwoods Cosmopolitan. Elsewhere

# 349 – Ch. Herdabout Lil Miss Smartypants, Bitch
Owners: Kellie Whiteside and Shirley Beere
11/23/2009. Breeders: Kellie & Jeff Whiteside
Ch. Aberdale Quick Silver ex Ch. Hoodwink Herdabout Whoop T Do, RN, CGN, PCD. Canada

# 364 – Ch. Triadic’s Tiger Lilly, Bitch
Owner: Patricia Schiller
12/21/2007. Breeder: Patricia Schiller and Jay L. Clapper
Ch. Triadic’s Mach 3 Turbo ex Triadic’s Daisy. Canada
Absent


Best of Breed - Ch. Laureate Louisiana
Best of Opposite Sex – Ch. Barwoods Jana JFK
Best of Winners – Lynphil Alize
Best Puppy in Breed – Grandgables Charmed I’m Sure
Award of Merit - Ch. Toven Rikadon Makin’ Waves


CSSA Regional Specialty Sweepstakes – August 1, 2010 – Results


Junior Puppy Dog Class

Absent - # 363 – Triadic’s Rock Star

Senior Puppy Dog Class

1st - # 139 – Sea Haven Rikadon Moon N Starz
2nd - # 354 – Crinan Talk Of The Town

Junior Puppy Bitch Class

1st - # 349 – Ch. Herdabout Lil Miss Smartypants
2nd - # 289 – Lynphil Time Of Magic
3rd - # 323 – Triadic’s Bloom At MacLaren

Senior Puppy Bitch Class

1st - # 89 – Crinan’s Diva
Absent - # 271 – Nitelatches Jitterbug

Best in Sweepstakes – Crinan’s Diva
Runner Up to Best in Sweepstakes – Sea Haven Rikadon Moon N Starz


CSSA Regional Specialty Veteran Sweepstakes – August 1, 2010 – Results

10 Years and Over Dog Class

1st - # 46 – Sanddollars Sonic Boom, AGN

7 to 9 Years Bitch Class

1st - # 288 – Ch. Lynphil’s Porscha
2nd - # 355 – Ch. MacLaren’s Reason To Believe, CGN, RA, AGNS

10 Year and Over Bitch Class

Absent - # 244 – Ch. Laureate Louisiana

Best in Veteran Sweepstakes – Ch. Lynphil’s Porscha
Runner Up to Best in Veterans Sweepstakes – Ch. Sanddollar’s Sonic Boom, AGN

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CSSA Regional Specialty Thank you!

Thank you to everyone for their support of our Regional Specialty held on Sunday, August 1st in very hot, sunny weather.

We may not have had an overwhelming entry but the quality of dogs and bitches presented to our Sweepstakes judge, Terry Pavey and our Specialty judge, Tom Coen was impressive.

My thanks to everyone who donated monies for our trophy fund. To Maureen McCaveney for the judges' gifts of vases painted with two of their own kennel's favourite shelties - you are a very talented artist.

Thanks to June Davis and Lindsay Evans for helping to sell raffle tickets for the Ex-pen, crate and director's chair. And MJN Show Services for your usual fine job of keeping our club organized and for providing the beautiful ribbons.

Candid shots from the specialty can be found on Evelyn Susin's website, thanks Evelyn!

I'm just about finished typing the catalogue results and will post them shortly. My congratulations to all the winners!

Again my thanks - you made my job as Show Chair easier!

Cathie Kraemer
2010 Regional Specialty Show Chair

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Regional Meeting in Orillia - Sunday, August 1st

Hi All
Just wanted to update you on our plans for the CSSA 2012 National. Glen Stark has been looking into venues for us and has found a possible suitable site. We will be having a National meeting following the Regional Specialty in Orillia, on August 1st.

At that time Glen will give us a report on the location he has found, and hopefully we can move forward from there.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Specialty (Sweepstakes start at 1:00 p.m.) and the meeting to follow.

Regards
Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South

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Regional Speciaty judging schedule posted

The judging schedule for our Regional Specialty is posted at www.mjnshowservices.com

Cathie

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2010 Regional Specialty - closing soon!

Just another reminder that our CSSA Regional Specialty for Ontario South is fast approaching - show time is on Sunday August 1, 2010.

Entries close at 8:00 p.m. EST this Thursday, July 15th.

You will find the premium list on Canuck Dogs as well as at www.mjnshowservices.com under the listing with the Barrie Kennel Club show, July 31st to Aug 2nd. We will also be hosting a booster on Saturday July 31st. Please come out and support our Specialty.

I am also thrilled to announce that all the trophies for the specialty have been sponsored.

Thank you, to everyone for your trophy donations, it is wonderful to have such great support.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Specialty.
Keep cool!!!!

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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Grooming Seminar - "From Basics to Best in Show"

We're hosting a grooming seminar with Rachel Pratt on November 13, 2010.

Campaign Dog Academy, Georgetown Ontario from 9 am to 4 pm

Cost is $50.00 with a dog, or $30.00 as a spectator; lunch is included.

Limited spots are available, so sign up early.

Contact Donna McCulloch at 519.363.3828 or rikadon@persona.ca

Here's the poster from the latest CSSA newsletter.

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2010 Regional Specialty premium list

The premium list for our Regional Specialty show held in conjunction with the Barrie Kennel & Obedience Club Inc. shows and trials, is now available at www.mjnshowservices.com

Check it out!

PS. Looking forward to seeing you! Entries close Thursday, July 15th at 8:00 p.m. EST.

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Meeting date re: hosting 2012 National - Sunday, June 27th

Hi Everyone
I’m sitting at home today waiting for puppies to arrive. So I thought it was time to set a date for the CSSA meeting in regards to holding the 2012 National.

I thought it best to not have a meeting at a show, as we will require a fair amount of time to discuss what we need to before deciding for sure if Ontario South wishes to host the next National.

Jo Ann Pavey has kindly offered her house for our meeting. Thank you Jo Ann. The date for the meeting will be on Sunday, June 27th at 1pm at Jo Ann’s.

The address is 18128 Regional Rd 50, Palgrave, Ontario (just south of Hwy. 9)

If you need directions, please email me and I will send them to you. I know this is a show weekend, but this time of year....what weekend isn’t.

Priority one is to find a suitable location for the National, so please if you have any ideas for a venue, that we can afford alone or a show that we could be in conjunction with, could you please research that venue and bring all the info to the meeting. Keep in mind that the venue will need to be close to a major airport and hotels.

A great deal is riding on the meeting, so I hope to see many of you there.

If you are planning to attend, please could you let me know.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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Heads up for meeting re: 2012 National

Will let you know the meeting date in a future post.

Hi All
I have had some very positive feedback regarding Ontario South hosting the 2012 National.
With that being said, I think that we need to organize a meeting. Would all of you that suggested sites, please get some info (size, cost, area hotels, restaurants, etc) for the sites you have mentioned. That way we have something to start with at the meeting. I will let you know when and where as soon as I can.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South

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2012 National

Hi Everyone
I’m just nicely back from the National in Saskatoon, and finally getting caught up on emails and such.

As you may or may not know, as of this time no CSSA region has stepped up to host the CSSA National 2012.

What I would like to know from you.....the CSSA members of Ontario South.....is this something that you would like to host?

Saskatoon held the National in conjunction with an All Breed show, so as to keep down expenses. I think this was a resounding success for Saskatoon.

The hurdle we would need to overcome here in Ontario South, is the appropriate location. At this time we are required to include conformation and obedience, other performance events can be added at our discretion, and it is to be held indoors.

So please keep in mind that hosting a National is a huge undertaking, requiring many volunteers, and a major commitment financially. This is not something that can be done by a few people. Ontario South hosted the National in 1998, and it was a great success and a major source of pride for those of us that helped to put it on.

Please I am looking for feedback from you all. If I get enough positive responses, I will organize a meeting to discuss hosting the 2012 National.
Hoping to hear from you soon.

Donna McCulloch
CSSA Director - Ontario South
rikadon@persona.ca

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2010 Regional Specialty - Trophy Donations

So here goes... as a newbie, let's see how this blog will work for updates on the 2010 regional specialty show in August.

We still have some trophy donation spots to fill - thanks to all who have donated so far!

Here's the list of what is still needed
First in Class ($10.00 each):
12-18 Month Dog
12-18 Month Bitch
Canadian Bred Dog
Open Black Dog
Open Blue Dog
Puppy Sweeps ($10.00 each):
Junior Puppy Dog
Junior Puppy Bitch
Senior Puppy Dog
Open 12-18 Month Dog
Open 12-18 Month Bitch
Performance Awards ($25.00 each):
Highest Qualifying Score by a sheltie in Barrie Kennel Club Obedience Trials
Highest Qualifying Score by a sheltie in Barrie Kennel Club Rally Obedience

Please contact our CSSA Regional Director - Donna McCulloch at rikadon@persona.ca if you wish to donate!

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Welcome to our little spot on the web!

We hope to keep our members informed of upcoming events and news through the Ontario South Sheltie Fanciers Blog.

If you would like to make suggestions as to what you would like to see here, please don't hesitate to send us an email.

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The Regional Specialty is coming!

Our ad is featured on the Canadian Sheltie Breeder`s Site

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