Nov 21 Justin finished his UKC championship winning Best In Shows at both show 1 and show 2. Huge thanks to judges Karen & Warren Shivers (Stonefox) for their recognition of Justin's attributes.
~ Zafrina ~ Ragtyme Phoenix From the Flames
Elba & Tatiana write "Last weekend (11-14) at her second show she won the Junior breed ( 9 - 18 mos), then went on to also win the adult breed (18 mos and over) then WON HER JUNIOR GROUP and placed 3rd amongst the adults in the adult group! The judge was Mr. Alan Bennett from Canada."
Bubby X Vivianne
Congratulations to Billy Rodriguez and Knighter, our newest Champion. Ragtyme The Dark Knight is a multiple BOB winner from the classes and is entirely owner handled. He is Billy's first Beardie and will be Specialed when mature. Knighter is a Luke son out of the double Bubby granddaughter Ch. Ragtyme Because I Can and was co-bred with Stacy Collings (Winsomoor).
Gabi
Ragtyme is very proud of our co-bred and co-owned Scott girls. Both are major-pointed as puppies from a regional specialty weekend in California. Gabi is a Nevin daughter out of Ch. Scott Sheer Bliss (a Bubby daughter) and Gracie is a Luke daughter out of Ch. Scott Sheer Class (a Bubby daughter and Bliss' litter sis). Our congratulations to our dear friend Carol Scott who bred and owns both of them. We look forward to what the future holds for these two! Gracie is shown with Susie Olivera's young daughter who handled her beautifully to her wins.
Gracie's brother Nash also had a fabulous weekend and has both of his majors towards his Championship. Nash is co-owned by Sandy Dubin and his breeder Carol.
Gracie
Nash
July 8 Ragtyme has another new Champion! Ragtyme Connemara Satisfaction aka Mick was WD, BW and BOB over specials for his fourth major and championship. This was Mick's first time back in the ring after taking more than a year off to mature. Our thanks to judge James Fredriksen. Mick was co-bred with our friends Amber Carpenter & Sandy McDonald and is out of a Bubby daughter (Ch Connemara Go With The Flow) and sired by Ragtyme Still Rockin' - littermate brother to our Nala.
Mick!
Ragtyme The Dark Knight
July 11 Beyonce (CH Ragtyme Irreplaceable) finished her Championship with a Best Of Breed win from the classes at Twin Brooks Kennel Club under judge Mrs. Roberta Campbell. She was entirely owner handled by Tina Miller (Aberdeen). Beyonce is a Luke X Celine daughter and littermate sister to Justin & Shakira and is Celine's fifth Champion offspring from the two litters she whelped.
Our other co-owned Luke babies are also proving themselves in showrings across the country. Ragtyme The Dark Knight (Luke X CH Ragtyme Because I Can) needs only a single point to finish at just one year of age. He has been entirely owner handled by Billy Rodriguez and has multiple BOB wins from the classes. Knighter is Billy's first Bearded Collie and we are so proud of them both. Knighter's brother Journey (W. Because I'm Cool) has 9 points, all from the BBE class and their sister Indy has a 3 point major, also from bred by! Journey and Indy are co-bred and co-owned by Stacy Collings (Winsomoor).
And not to be outdone, our youngest Luke litter are also winning majors as baby puppies. Grace (Scott Ragtyme Flying First Class) has both of her majors from the puppy class as does her brother Nash (S. R. Nash Metropolitan). Cousin Gaby (Scott Ragtyme You Are The Music In Me; Nevin X CH Scott Sheer Bliss) also has her first major from the puppy class and was RWB and BPIS at a regional specialty. These two litters were co-bred with Carol Scott (Scott) and we are very pleased with all three of them.
June 27 Justin wins his fifth major and Best Of Winners under Mrs. Glenda Henson to finish his Championship. He was undefeated en route to his CH at all breed shows! (having gone 2nd at the 2008 National under Ms. Wendy Hines, UK) and was never less than BW. We are so proud of our Luke X Celine son and so grateful to have kept him here.
June 28 Justin is moved up and wins Best Of Breed over the more mature Specials to complete an already wonderful show weekend. Our thanks to judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy!
May 30 Justin wins his third major the hard way by going BOB from the classes over Specials. Our appreciation to Mr. Eric Ringle for this honor.
May 31 Justin goes all the way to BOS over the Special for his fourth major under Mrs. McPherson.
May 3rd Nevin earned his Novice
Agility title today and is our first breeder owner handled agility-titled Beardie. He did it in grand style in 3 consecutive trials with three blue
ribbons! Now if only da Momma can learn how to handle better and faster
he might be able to get that NAJ as well.
Back on the east
coast, Beyonce (R. Irreplaceable) kept the Ragtyme flag flying in the
conformation ring winning her second major and BW under judge Carolyn
McKenna. Congratulations to her owner handler and one of my BFFs Tina
Miller!
April 17th Our co-bred/co-owned babies did very well at the Northern CA BCF regional. Scott Ragtyme Nash Metropolitan was first in both of his 9-12 mo. classes handled by his momma Sandy Dubin and his litter sister Scott Ragtyme Flying First Class was second in regular and fourth in sweeps handled by her momma Carol Scott. They are by Luke out of CH Scott Sheer Class (Chiffon). Scott Ragtyme You Are The Music In Me was first in both of her 6-9 mo. classes and RWB handled by yours truly. She is by Nevin out of CH Scott Sheer Bliss (Bliss). I was so proud of all three of them as they are beautiful representatives of the breed.
Feb 13 - 16 Nevin finished his AKC Championship in Denver at the Plum Creek Kennel Club show (1) under judge Mrs. BJ Patrick with a four point major and Best Of Winners. He then spent the following three days qualifying in rally obedience proving he isn't just another pretty face . This was the first obedience title I've ever put on one of our own dogs at Ragtyme and it was really alot of fun.
R. What Goes Around
Oct 28-31 BCCA National Specialty
in Sonoma, CA Breeder Judge Tom Dixon (Strathern) awarded Celine BOS in
Veteran Sweeps. Breeder Judge Wendy Hines (Ramsgrove) gave Justin 2nd
in BBE dogs and Shakira first in BBE bitches. She then chose Shakira
for WB to finish her Championship with a 5 point major and a total of 4
majors. The following day Shakira won BW and an Award Of Merit. Her dam
Celine was Best Brood Bitch with the help of Shakira & Justin and
Best 7-10 year Veteran Bitch. We couldn't be more pleased with all
three of them!
R. Whenever, Wherever
R. N That's The Way It Is
Captain (Australian Grand Champion & Am Ch Ragtyme Blackfriar I Can Fly) at ten years young showing the youngsters how it's done!
Nov 8 Nevin is WD (no girls entered so no BW awarded) for two more championship points under judge Thomas Feneis.
Sept 6 Nevin is WD & BOB (over a Special) under judge Fred Bassett. This is his second Breed win from the classes!
Aug 17 Echo is WD & BW for
his second major to finish his Championship. Ch Farmarens Echo Of The
Past was owner handled to all of his wins by Jennifer Schmidt. Ragtyme
is proud of both of you! Aug 16 Justin is WD & BW for his second major (4 pts.) his second time in the ring. Shakira is WB & BOS. Our appreciation to judge Dr. Dale Simmons for finding both of our Luke/Celine littermates!
November 4, 2008 Today we elected Barack Obama to be our 44th President of the United States of America. I am overwhelmed and overjoyed! The adorable children are our niece Melia and nephew Gabe. YES WE DID!!!!!
July 6 Jackie shows Miley to "hold the major" and wins WB. Echo is WD & BW for his first major win. Our thanks to breeder judge Mary Murphy-East (Marjac). This was Jackie's first time ever in a real ring and she made us very proud.
July 5 A repeat of the previous day to finish Vivianne's Championship just before her second birthday! Thank you to judge Robert Caswell Jr.
4th of July in Dallas TX with our friends Jennifer & Tom Schmidt. Echo is WD and Vivianne is WB, BW & BOS for a major under judge Helen Lee James.
June 8 Colorado Springs Nevin is WD, BW & BOB over Specials for two points. He was also shortlisted to 6 in the Group. The breed and group Judge Mr. James Noe. Nevin is winning even in his underclothes
June 7 Colorado Springs Nevin goes WD & BW under judge Mr. Richard Lewis. Meanwhile on the east coast at the Greenwich show Beyonce cruised to her first major win for 4 points under judge Mrs. Teddy McDowell shown by her new mom Tina Miller. We wish Tina much success with Beyonce's future show career.
June 1 Longmont, CO Justin wins WD & BW under Mrs. Haupt for his first major his first time in the ring.
May 31 Longmont, CO Shakira is WB, BW & BOS over a Special to win her second major. The judge was Mrs. Jan Leonard, a much respected Sheltie breeder.
Both were only entered one day of the weekend
April 20 Baltimore County Kennel Club Beyonce is Best Puppy In Sweeps under breeder judge Pat MacDonald. We are very proud of this typey gorgeous girl who was handled by Tina Miller to this win. Tina & Beyonce had only known each other for two weeks prior to this show!
April 5 Nevin & Shakira both won their first majors under breeder judge Mary Murphy in lovely competition. This was Shakira's first weekend shown and Nevin's second and they showed and traveled extremely well.
April 4 Celine is Best Of Opposite Sex at the Carolinas Bearded Collie Club Regional from the veteran bitch class!
Brandi received an Award Of Excellence at the 2007 December Eukanuba National and won Best Of Breed at the All Breed show in Long Beach, CA the previous day in very heady competition. Her half brother Trophy was Best Of Opposite Sex and finished 2007 ranked #17 in Breed Standings. Gigi was #13 in Breed Standings as a result of her Specialty win in April! Tobie, a Luke daughter, was #1 in All Breed, #3 in Breed Standings. Sirius was #11 All Breed, #10 Breed Standings. We are very proud of the fact that five of the Beardies ranked in the Top Ten in 2007 in both Breed and All Breed Standings were Bubby grandchildren.
Feb 15 - 18 Vivianne swept all 4 Denver shows with Vince piloting
and is well on her way to her Championship. Thursday Beyonce was Best Puppy in Sweepstakes & Breed and went on to win Best Herding Group Puppy In Show!
Nov 10 & 11 Vivianne and Vince went to the Southern Colorado Kennel Club shows and won her first four points in style. Our appreciation to Mrs. Donna Francis for WB, BW & Best Of Breed over special and if that wasn't enough Vivi also got a Group Second under Mrs. Francis later that day. Sunday she was WB, BW & BOS under Dr. Sam Burke. We are so pleased with our Luke X Sami daughter!
June 30 & July 1 : Estonia, Parnu. Otto (Ragtyme Always In Style) got 2 jun CC:s,BOS-Jun at Parnu International Show (judge: Linda Jürgens,
Est) and the next day BOB Jun & BIS2 Jun, Herding dog Specialty
(breed judge: Mr. Helge Lie, Norway and Bis-judge: Mrs. Lidija Oklescen from
Slovenia).
Aug 19 Estonia, Tallinn International Otto took his final Jun CC and was BOB-Jun aswell. He became EST JUN
CH! Yay!!! Judge: Mr. Asensi Peinado from Spain. Hooray Otto, Nina & Jaana we are so proud of you here in Colorado USA _____________________________________________
June 16 Brandi is BOB and wins another Group Two under Australian judge Mrs. Leah Ryan. __________________________________
June 10 Nevin wins his first points under breeder judge Arlene Rubenstein & Brandi is BOB. __________________________________
June 9 Brandi wins her first AKC Group placement - a Group Second under breeder judge Mrs. Pat Hastings.
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April 14 Brandi finishes her AKC Championship. She is now an AKC & UKC Champion and BISS winner (AKC) & BIS winner (UKC). We are so proud to have bred such a beautiful Beardie (thank you! Tex, Nina, & Maine).
so sweet...when they're asleep!
Apr 1 We attended back-to-back "B" matches - Mick wins the puppy Herding group at his first match (Match #1). Nevin wins Best Puppy in Match (Match #2)! Way to go Ragtyme Boys! _______________________________________
Mar 22 Celine's babies are born: 4 black males, 1 black female, 1 brown female. We are so pleased to meet them.
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Feb 17 Vivianne wins Best Puppy In Sweepstakes at the Plum Creek Kennel Club supported entry. She was the youngest puppy entered. Our thanks to judge Claudia McNulty (Meadows' Bearded Collies). ________________________________________
Dec 3 Vivianne is Best Puppy in Herding Group at her first match! ________________________________________
Jan 4 Ragtyme has two new puppies. Mick & Raine were born on November 16th, co-bred by our friend Amber Carpenter.
Our thanks to judge Mrs. Jacqueline Stacy!
