Pirate and Layla (our Rhodesian Ridgeback) went to the Roaring Forks KC Dog Show this weekend in Eagle, CO. Layla won her class both days, beating her littermate. Pirate took Best of Breed on Saturday, also winning his first two points!

We took Faith, Pirate, Tori, and Sadie to the AHBA (American Herding Breeds Association) Herding Capability Test. Each of them got their first leg toward their HCT title. We will be going to another test in July to get their second legs (which earns the title).

Pirate and Shadow both passed their initial evaluation toward becoming HABIC (Human Animal Bond in Colorado) Therapy Dogs. I am very excited as this program works with schools, physical therapists, and all sorts of areas where therapy dogs are useful.

New Year = New activities for our dogs. I’ve just started tracking with Pirate, and he is showing great promise. I have also just started herding with Shadow, who is doing great! These boys really can do it all!

The Denver show went very well for Omegan Border Collies! We came back with lots of ribbons, experience, and two new titles! Pirate did very well for his first show, and even got to go to Bred-By Exhibitor Groups. Shadow got two legs toward his Rally Novice title, and Faith finished her Rally Novice title. Shadow surprised all of us and got his CD! I am so proud of everyone.

In addition to voting, I have also updated the site with new pictures of Pirate. He’s getting to be quite handsome. These pictures can be seen under the About Us section.

All the puppies have found wonderful homes with the exception of Pirate who is staying here at Omegan Border Collies. Elijah went off to Florida to be a service dog, and compete in agility, obedience, tracking, and conformation. Jack is now in Wisconsin doing obedience, agility, conformation, and other fun activities. Chile was the last to go, but now he is in a great Search and Rescue home here in Colorado.