Riverrun Collies | Something to Live By...

CHAMPIONS AT RIVERRUN We are pleased to present our current Riverrun Champions for you to view. We have also included our past Riverrun Champions and also Riverrun Champions with good friends. Some of these collies have been placed in wonderful loving homes, while others have passed on over the rainbow bridge. Riverrun is extremely grateful to have had these collies as part of our lives. Every one of our collies leaves us with countless memories. We hold them dear to our heart. Loyal, loving, outgoing and always making you laugh - Riverrun Collies are "Something to Live By".

CONGRATULATIONS!!! TO OUR NEWEST CHAMPION!!!

"CHASE" CH. RIVERRUN DREAM CHASER (CH. Galatean Time In a Bottle x CH. Riverrun Dreamin' Out Loud - 2009 CCA Winners Bitch) Chase finished his AKC Championship with three majors. Co-Bred with Mary and Rose Robischon Co-Owned with Ann and Jim Boles of Somerset, New Jersey CH. Riverrun Dream Chaser Pedigree

BISS CH. RIVERRUN LIONS PRIDE "Jenna" (CH. Riverrun Lionheart x Mainstay Back of the Moon) Co-owned with Mary & Rose Robischon of Galatean Collies Second Place in the large 6-9 Sable Rough Puppy Bitch Class at the 2011 CCA National. Judge Helga Kane in her critique... "This young charmer had an elegant outline and well defined head planes with a nicely rounded muzzle. Her soft expression and graceful, easy movement secured the placement for her in this large, quality-packed class." On her first weekend out at six months of age... Jenna was awarded her first major for four points at the Northern New Jersey Collie Club Supported Specialty Show Hosted by the New Brunswick Kennel Club going Winners Bitch/Best of Winners under Judge Sue Abraham. Jenna was awarded Best of Breed/Best in Specialty Show and picked up her second major for 5 points at the Northern New Jersey Collie Club Specialty Show under Judge Carl Williford Jenna was awarded Best in Sweepstakes at the Northern New Jersey Collie Club Specialty Show under Judge Kris Provenzano Jenna was awarded Winners Bitch/Best of Winners/Best of Best of Winners for her third major for four points at the Keystone Collie Club Specialty Show Hosted by the Bucks Kennel Club under Judge Debbie Ferguson. BISS CH. Riverrun Lions Pride Pedigree BISS CH. Riverrun Lions Pride Additional Pictures

CH. RIVERRUN JUMP FOR JOY "Jump" (CH. Long Acre's No Doubt About It x CH. Riverrun Song of Storms) Jump has two specialty majors - Collie Club of Maine BOS to BOB under Judge Robert Hawkins Hunterdon Hills Collie Club BOS to BOV under Judge Lori Montero Jump is also pictured in our All Star section of the website. Jump is a wonderful therapy collie and visits the children's cancer hospital regularly. Jump is loved and owned by Ann & Jim Boles of Somerset, New Jersey. CH. Riverrun Jump for Joy Pedigree	GCH. GALATEAN A GOOD RIVER RUNS THROUGH "Tanner" (CH. Riverrun Lionheart x Galatean A Good Turn) Co-Owned with Mary and Rose Robischon and Elena Geldkop Tanner's first weekend out as a special - May 7th and 8th, 2011: Best of Variety - Keystone Collie Club under Judge Debbie Ferguson Best of Variety - Central Jersey Collie Club under Judge Loralee Runnels GCH. Galatean A Good River Runs Through Pedigree GCH. Galatean A Good River Runs Through Offspring

CH. RIVERRUN SIMPLY ELEGANT "Elle" (CH. Riverrun Lionheart x CH. Riverrun Dreamin' Out Loud) Elle was awarded Best in Match and Best Outline at the Annual 2009 Collie Gathering at Sunnybank. Elle was awarded her first major at the South Jersey Kennel Club under Judge Janet Pitt. Elle was awarded her second specialty major at the Collie Club of New England for 5 points under Judge Heidi Mendez Elle was awarded her third specialty major at the Collie Club of Connecticut for 5 points under Judge Shelly Roos CH. Riverrun Simply Elegant Pedigree	CAN. CH. RIVERRUN BROWNWEN CARAMEL and FLUFF "Madison" (CH. Long Acre's No Doubt About It x CH. Riverrun Fluffernutter) Madison finished her Canadian Championship in July 2011 under Judge Ole Nielsen Madison is owned and loved by Wendy Brown of Kensington PE, Canada
CH. RIVERRUN DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD “Stephanie” (CH.Fleur de Lis Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Long Acre Riverrun Rampage) 2009 Winners Bitch Collie Club of America National Specialty Judge Loralee Runnels-Bergmann critique at the 2009 Collie Club of America: "Riverrun Dreamin' Out Loud is another "Great One" "Beautiful head, lovely stop, eye and expression." "No depth, correct movement and balance." “What a beautiful girl - she has it all!” Stephanie finished her Championship with 4 specialty majors and her exciting win at the National Specialty. Thank you to Judges Loralee Runnels, Mike Esch, Patti Merrill and Mary Benedict. Ch. Riverrun Dreamin' Out Loud Pedigree Ch. Riverrun Dreamin' Out Loud Additional Photos CH. RIVERRUN MOUNTAIN MUSIC "GINA" (CH. Fleur de Lis Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Riverrun Lion Song) Gina finished her championship with four majors. Thank you to Judges Marjorie Tuff, Col. J.B. Purkhiser, Cathy H. Daugherty and Tom Hale. Gina is enjoying her retirement with Tom, Stacey, Olivia & Liam Warren in Niantic, Connecticut Ch. Riverrun Mountain Music Pedigree MBISS GCH/MACH2/HC Riverrun Wyndham's Imagine That! CDX, RE, HXAsd "Scooter" (CH. Fleur de Lis Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Long Acre’s No Doubt ROM) Co-Bred with Mary Benedict of Long Acre Collies. We are very proud to announce... Scooter is the First Rough Collie Triple Champion in the History of the Breed!!! Hunterdon Hills Collie Club Specialty - Judge George Boyce Best of Breed Hunterdon Hills Collie Club Specialty 2011 - Judge Bob Futh Best of Breed 2009 CCA - Versatility Excellent Award OFA Excellent Scooter is loved and owned by Michelle Shoemaker of Wyndham Collies in Landenberg, Pennsylvania. MBISS/CH/MACH2 Riverrun Wyndham's Imagine That! CDX, RE, HXAsd Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN SONG OF STORMS “Melanie” (CH. Long Acre The Lion’s Share OA, NAJ, CD x CH. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong) 2004 CCA National Specialty - 2nd Place Rough Brace with Ch. Riverrun Lion Song Ch. Riverrun Song of Storms Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN LION SONG "Carly” (CH. Long Acre The Lion’s Share OA, NAJ, CD x CH. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong) Collie Club of Maine Specialty Show - Judge Bonnie Young Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Variety New Brunswick KC - Judge Marjorie Tuff - Best of Winners Rockland County Kennel Club - Herding Group 3 Rockland County Kennel Club - Herding Group 1 2004 CCA - 2nd Place Rough Brace with Ch.Riverrun Song of Storms 2003 CCA - 3rd Place 9-12 Puppy Bitch 2004 CCA - 2nd Place American Bred Bitch Carly is enjoying her retirement with Heidi and Len Bica of Durham, Connecticut. Ch. Riverrun Lion Song Pedigree CH. LONG ACRE RIVERRUN RAMPAGE “Lexi” (CH. Fantasy’s Bronze Talisman ROM x CH. Long Acre’s No Doubt ROM) Lexi finished her championship with three majors. Lexi is enjoying her retirement with Heidi and Len Bica of Durham, Connecticut. Ch. Long Acre Riverrun Rampage Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN WINDSONG “Maggie Mae” (CH. Long Acre’s Bronze Icon x CH. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong) 2000 CCA - 2nd Place 6-9 Puppy Bitch Maggie has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. Maggie was loved and owned by Marie and Jay Hooper. Ch. Riverrun Windsong Pedigree CH. LONG ACRE’S THE NEXT FRONTIER “Josh” (CH. Fleur-de-Lis’s Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Long Acre’s No Doubt) Co-Bred with Mary Benedict of Long Acre Collies. First Place 6-9 AOAC Puppy - 2006 Collie Club of America National Specialty Josh is loved and owned by Zhong Shu Ming of Kingdom Collies in China. Ch. Long Acre the Next Frontier Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN GALATEAN REFLEXX “Trekker” (CH. Fantasy’s Bronze Talisman x Galatean Riverrun Upstart) Ch. Riverrun Galatean Reflexx Pedigree CH. RAPTORVALE RIVERRUN RAINSONG “Missy” (CH. Fantasy’s Bronze Talisman ROM x Raptorvale Tennessee Hills) Missy has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. We miss her dearly at home. Thank you to Joyce Spirat of Raptorvale Collies for sharing with us such a wonderful girl! Ch. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong Pedigree	CH. RIVERRUN LIONHEART “Tony” (CH. Fleur de Lis Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Riverrun Lion Song) Tony finished his championship with four specialty majors. Thank you to Judges Russell Kaufmann, Gayle Kaye, Judy Bryant and Mike Esch. Watch for his offspring at the collie specialties. 2007 CCA - 3rd Place 9-12 Puppy Dog 2009 CCA - 2nd Cut Best of Variety Dogs Ch. Riverrun Lionheart Pedigree At Stud Ch. Riverrun Lionheart Additional Photos CH. RIVERRUN FLUFFERNUTTER “Fluffy” (CH. Galatean Time In a Bottle x CH. Riverrun Lion Song) Best in Sweepstakes - Collie Club of Maine Specialty 2005 Collie Club of New Hampshire Specialty - Judge Carl Williford Best of Winners South Jersey Collie Club Specialty Bucks County Kennel Club Judge Judy Bryant Winners Bitch 5 Points 2006 CCA National Specialty- Third Placement in American Bred Class 2007 CCA National Specialty - Third Cut - Best of Variety Fluffernutter is enjoying her retirement with Janet and John Sadlo in Windsor, Massachusetts. Ch. Riverrun Fluffernutter Pedigree AM./CAN. CH. RIVERRUN SPARKS WILL FLY “Jordan” (CH. Hunting Ridge Magic of Black x CH. Riverrun Lion Song) "A Great Flame follows a little Spark" Dante Alighieri Collie Club of Western New York Specialty Judge Russell Kaufmann Winners Bitch - Major Long Island Kennel Club Judge Marjorie Tuff Winners Bitch - Major Plainfield Kennel Club Judge Helen Lee James Winners Bitch/Best Opposite Sex - Major Jordan has her American and Canadian Championships. Am./Can. CH. Riverrun Sparks Will Fly Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN INTOXICATING “Brandy” (CH. Fleur de Lis Secret Weapon ROM x CH. Long Acre Riverrun Rampage) Brandy is loved and owned by Mary Benedict of Long Acre Collies in Honeoye Falls, New York. Brandy finished her championship with 4 majors. Central States Collie Club Specialty - Judge Maralyn Busse Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed Toledo Collie Club Specialty - Judge Carole Stanley Best of Winners 2007 CCA National Specialty - Third Place 6-9 Puppy Bitch Ch. Riverrun Intoxicating Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN’S LOVEBOAT VCD2 RE HT NF “Gavin” (CH. Long Acre The Lion’s Share OA, NAJ, CD x CH. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong) Gavin finished his championship with 3 majors under Judges Joyce Beddow, Thomas Davies and Marianne Gladstone. 2009 Collie Club of America National Specialty - High in Trial 2009 Collie Club of America National Specialty - Versatility Excellent Award December 2006 Tracking Dog Qualified 2004 CCA - 4th Place American Bred Dogs Gavin has passed over the Rainbow Bridge Gavin was loved and owned by Martha Ciachini of Bethel, Connecticut. Ch. Riverrun Loveboat Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN RACY RUMORS CD RN “Raina” (CH. Long Acre the Lion’s Share x CH. Riverrun Raindance) Raina is loved and owned by Sharon Mayes of Hillcrest Collies in State College, Pennsylvania. Ch. Riverrun Racy Rumors CD RN Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN RAISIN’ A RUCKUS “Teddi” (CH. Fantasy’s Bronze Talisman x Galatean Riverrun Upstart) Teddie is enjoying her retirement with Mary Elizabeth Jones in Middletown, Delaware Ch. Riverrun Raisin' A Ruckus Pedigree GCH. BLUWAVE’S SPEAK OF THE DEVIL “Vince” (CH. Provenhill’s Dance With the Devil x Riverrun Bluwave’s Serenade) Co-Bred with Jennifer Zappone of Bluwave Collies. Vince finished his championship at 10 months of age! Collie Club of New England - Judge Larry Willeford Winners Dog Vince is loved and owned by Jennifer Zappone of Bluwave Collies in Torrington, Connecticut. GCh. Bluwave's Speak of the Devil Pedigree CH. RIVERRUN RAINDANCE “Cleo” (CH. Long Acre’s Bronze Icon x CH. Raptorvale Riverrun Rainsong) Ch. Riverrun Raindance Pedigree CH. CALAVAR BLUE SKY “Skya” (CH. Vennessee’s Midnight Express ROM x Calavar Cloudburst) Skya, "THE PRINCESS", has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. She is missed by us all! Ch. Calavar Blue Sky Pedigree