2/3/12 Ali's puppies arrive safely. 3 girls and 5 boys. Mom and babies are doing well, though momma is still trying to figure out what to do with all those babies!!
1/17/12 X-Ray confirms that Lorain's Aligator Alley "Ali" is expecting a whopping litter of 8!! Sire is Ch. Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" Pupppies due 2/3/12. Inquiries/reservations entertained after the pups are safely on the ground.
Its been a busy year between work and showing dogs. But there have been some major accomplishments. in June Lorain's The Drama Queen, "Sarah" picked up her first major, now needing only one more to finish. Wednesday, December 14, 2011, It is new Ch. Lorain's Luck of the Draw . "Chance" was WD, and BW under Judge Pete Dawkins for a three point major to finish. Chance won his first major in the tough Florida Winter Circuit competition. His second major was won under similar circumstance with all the handlers down for Eukanuba. Chance is looking forward to a career as a stud muffin now. Chance is my 9th homebred Ch and the first to finish owner handled from the bred By Exhibitor class. This will earn us a trip to Eukanuba next year and a medallion from AKC. To make the win evern sweeter, I passed off my special to stay on chance and despite that Ch. Goper Hollow Joyful Mission, shown by owner Larraine Stovall was select bitch to complete her Grand Championship, getting her an invite to Eukanuaba next year as well.
December 28, 2010 We say goodbye to Charmie, Lorain's Third Times A Charm, PT, (6/6/96 - 12/28/10) after a brief,but valiant battle with nasal cancer. Known as Lil Ms Sunshine or the golden retriever in sheltie fur, she will be sadly missed by all.
December 27, 2010, Lucy's puppies are born with only one girl surviving. The father is Lorain's Lets Roll.
December 11, 2010. Skylar's puppies arrive safely at 2:00 am in the morning. The father is Chance, Lorain's Luck of the Draw. There are three boys, one girl. Taking reservations now for the boys, they will be ready for new homes around February. E mail for more info.
October 10, 2010 Hard to belive Jazz babies will be 7 weeks old tomorrow. They are the best babies - so quiet, well behaved, barely bark - a first for a litter here.
October 10, 2010, at the Greater Venice KC, Chance is WD and BW under Judge Steven Gladstone, picking up another single, now up to 11 pts, and a major. The end is near .!!
September 25, 2010, at the Volusia County Kennel Club, Chance is WD and Best of Opposites under judge R.C. Thomas, for another point bringing his total up to 10 pts, one major.
August 23, 2010 Jazz (Lorain's Street Beat) x Evan (Ch. Sandance Ardastra )puppies arrive safely today. There are two boys and one girl
May 2, 2010 With great sadness we report the passing of Dione Houchins, Raymar Shetland Sheepdogs, Southwest Ranches, after a brave, and hard fought battle with breast cancer. Her beloved Tuffy, Ch. Lorain's Street Performance who was co-owned through his championship and his pointed daughter, BPIS Raymar Skyrocket have come here to stay.
April 2010 We learn the sad news of the passing of two shelties bred here at Lorain, Lorain's The Big Red One, CD,RN,HSAS,JHD, HTDI "Chrissy" beloved companion for 14 years of Pamela Roberts, Virginia and Lorains Sneak Preview, Cd,NA, NAJ, PT "Lassie" beloved companion of Lynn Prescott, for over 15 years, also of Virginia. Chrissy is the littermate to Lorain's Third Times a Charm, PT, still bossing everyone around here. Lassie was the littermate to BISS Am/Can. Ch. Lorain's Repeat Performance, CD,PT,VC, who we lost approximately two years ago. Prayers and thanks go out to both these owners not only tor the wonderful homes and lives they gave these two shelties but also the opportunities they provided to live up to their potential.
April 17, 2010, Lorain's Streetwalker "Tootsie" is WB, BOS at the Atlanta Kennel Club under Judge Judith Goodin, to finish her Championship. Tootsie is the 8th Am. Ch and the first for her sire Ch. Lorain's Street Performance "Tuffy" and Lorain's Phantom Maneuvers "Phoebe"
April 9, 2010, Gopher Hollow Joyful Mission "Mission" owned and bred by Larraine Stovall, and handled by me, is WB,BW to finish her champsionship, at the Jacksonville Shetland Sheepdog Club, under Judge Katie Gammill. Mission is the first homebred Ch. for Larraine Stovall
April 9, 2010 Lorain's The Drama Queen "Sarah" is RWB at the Jacksonville Shetland Sheepdog Club under Judge Katie Gammill.
March 12, 2010 Lorain's The Drama Queen "Sarah" is RWB at the Shetland Sheepdog Club of Southeast Florida under Judge Linda More
February 28, 2010 Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" is RWD at the Tallahassee Shetland Sheepdog Club Specialty under Judge Shelby Price
February 12, 2010 Jazz has a singleton boy pup sired by Ch. Warmwind's Bourbon D'Bear; "Teddy"
January 24, 2010. At the Pasco Kennel Club, Brooksville, FL, Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" wins a fat 4 pt major on the tough winter circuit under judge Nina Van Camp.
January 20, 2010 Kaley's pups are born. Four flashy girls!! The pups sire is Ch. Sheildcrest Colorado.
November 6, 2009. Ch. Lorain's Presumed Innocent, PT "Bailey", completes his CD, thereby making him eligible for his VC versatility award from the American Shetland Sheepdog Association. Sister Peach is surely smiling up there in heaven at her litter brother. Look for Bailey competing in the Best All Around Sheltie at the Tuscon Nationals March 20010.
November 20, 2009 Lorain's Key Biscayne, "Kaley" (pts) has been bred to Ch. Sheildcrest Colorado "Kyle" Puppies will be due January 20, 2010.
November 1, 2009, Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" is WD,BOS at the Boca Raton Show under Eric Ringle for another point, bringing his total up to 5 pts, one third of the way to his Championship. Chance just turned two last April
October 31, 2009, Lorain's Streetwalker "Tootsite" is WB under Donna Buxton, in Ohio bringing her within one point of finishing.
September 10,2009 Lorrain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" is WD under Ken Buxton at the Suwanee Kennel Club show for 2 more points, bringing his total up to 4. Chance is a half brother to Tootsie and is one of three Phoebe kids with points. Maybe a ROM in her future??
September 3, 2009 Lorain's Streetwalker "Tootsie" goes WB,BW under Carolyn Herbel at the Fort Steuben Kennel Club Show, for her second major!! Tootsie now needs only two singles to finish.
August 30, 2009 Lorain's Streetwalker "Tootsie" goes WB, BOS under Charles Olvis, Lexington, KY for her her 1st major. Tootsie now has 9 pts, one major. Good news around here sure is welcome.
August 23, 2009 Sarah's pregnancy is confirmed. Puppies are due 9/23.
July 1, 2009. Ch. Lorain's Scene Stealer, HSAs, CD, VCX "Snickers", loses her 15 month battle with cancer. Her death, just a month after Peaches, is a double whammy - tearing an even bigger hole in an alraedy weeping heart. The loss of two very promising girls gone too soon is overwhelming.
May 25,2009 We mourn the loss of Ch. Lorain's Impeachable Offense, PT, "Peaches" one day after giving birth in an emergency C-Section that resulted in not only her death but the loss of thee of the four puppies expected. Only a tiny boy remains alive at this time. Her loss to my breeding program as well as to my heart is incalcuable and brings home why breeding is not for the faint hearted.
May 2009 Lorain's Key Biscayne "Kaley" hits the show circuit with handler Diane Steele. First weekend out results
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5/14/09 Clarkville KC, Jackson, TN WB, BOS (but didnt cross over for the points) under Ms. Paula Hartinger
5/15/09 Clarksville KC, Jackson, TN, WB, BOS for first point, Ms. Mountford
5/16/09 Jackson, KC, Jackson, TN, RWB, Ms. Gellerman
5/17/09 Jackson, KC, Jackson, TN, WB, BOS for second point Mrs. R.D. Smith
Not a bad weekend and a great beginning. Way to go Kaley!! Kaley will be 6 in August and is the dam of Lorain's the Drama Queen "Sarah"( 9 pts) and Lorain's Lets Roll "Jeremy" who will start his show career at the June Orlando Shows.
February 15, 2009, at the Lakeland-Wiinter Haven Kennel Club show, Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" is WD and BW under Judge Shelly Hennessy, for another point.
March 22, 2009 Peach (Ch. Lorain's Impeachable Offense, PT) has been bred to Chance (Lorain's Luck of the Draw, 2 pts). Puppies are due memorial day weekend.
February 1, 2009 I receive confirmation from the American Shetland Sheepdog Association that Sncikers has fulfilled the requirements for the Versatility Excellent Award, so it is now Ch. Lorain's Scene Stealer, HSAS, CD,VCX. Snickers is the first dog to have reached this level of achievement.
December 13, 2008, at the Space Coast Kennel Club, Orlando, Florida, last dog show of the year, Judge Pete Dawkens awards Lorain's Luck of the Draw "Chance" WD,BW and BOB over two specials (one is kennelmate "Peaches") for his first points.
December 6, 2008 at the Suwanne River Kennel Club, Lake City, FL, Judge Arlene Benko awards Lorain's Street Comic "Joker" WD his first point.
November 18, 2008 We say goodbye to a sheltie's best friend, Cinammon kitty, who lost his brave battle with cardiomyopathy. His special friends Charmie and Snickers will miss their bed buddy.
October 4-5, 2008 Snickers earns her second and third legs in obedience at the Orlando Dog Training Club Trials to complete her CD. It is now Ch. Lorain's Scene Stealer, HSAs, CD., VCX (pending ASSA confirmation) Snickers becomes the first here to qualify for the ASSA VCX (Versatility Excellent) award.
September 11, 2008, Kaley has her puppies, two boys,sable and white.
August 3, 2008 Lots of new pics taken of Peach and Sarah while visiting the Salem, VA area. Look for them soon on the website.
August 3, 2008, Peaches is BOB at the New River Valley KC, Salvem VA, under Judgge Muriel Purkhiser. Peaches is now 3/5, since completing her Championship on June 13, 2008.
August 3, 2008 , Sarah is WB,BW at the New River Valley KC, Salem, VA, under Judge Muriel Purkhiser for 2 pts. Sarah is now minored out.
August 1, 2008, Peaches is BOB at the Roanoke KC, Salem, Va, under Judge Norm Kenny .
August 1, 2008 Sarah is WB,BW at the Roanoke KC, Salem, Va, under judge Norm Kenny for 2 pts.
June 21, 2008 Peaches is BOB on her first day as a move - up at the Central Florida KC in Orlando, FL under Judge Peg Mickelson, shown by jr. handler Erin McGory.
June 20, 2008 Peaches is WB,BW at the Brevard KC show in Orlando, FL under Judge Norman Herbel for a 3 pt. major to finish!!
June 6, 2008 Snickers qualifies with a score of 185, second place for her first leg of her CD!
May 23, 2008, Bailey is WD at the Casper, WY shows under Judge Leslie Hilz for his second 3 pt major, to finish!!
May 11, 2008 Bailey is WD at the Woodland, CA shows under Judge Don Willet for 3 point major, bringing his total up to 12 pts, one major.
October, 2008 Sarah is WB at the Ocala Show under Ed McNamee for one point, bringing her total to 5 pts
September 29, 2007 Bailey is WD,BW and BOB at the Volusia County KC, under Judge R.C. Thomas for one point, bring his total to nine points.
August 20, 2007 Work on the website begins.
August 12, 2007 Peach X Ian singleton puppy born born.
May 20 Bailey X Sage puppies born. One boy, one girl
April 13, 2007 Decker X Phoebe puppies born. Three girls, two boys.
