Rookie

Champion Kendea point guard

Rookie was the kind of baby who was born busting out of the doors screaming HELLO WORLD, with an aura and little baby expression that made it difficult to look at any other puppy in the litter but him. He was special from the get-go and we hope to see that early glimpse blossom into the dog we think he might be…so until then we will enjoy his antics, watch him grow up, and have some fun with this enthusiastic guy.

Rookie titled quickly from the Junior class and has since been taking some time out of the ring to mature physically, mentally, and work on growing his big-boy coat.

He is a very well performed showman and is seldom not on the winners pegs, having won his first Best in Group AND his first BEST IN SHOW all before turning 3. True to his pedigree, I expect his maturity to take time so I look forward to showing him when he settles down & sinks into maturity in a few years.

Rookie has been training in Obedience, quickly worked his way through class levels, and will make celebrity features in Obedience Trials when time allows. Hopefully we can add an obedience title to his name one day soon.

Hip scored | Full Panel DNA tested | Clinically Eye tested Mild CH

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Notable Wins

He has hit the ground running and loves to be out there showing!

  • Multi Best Baby Puppy in Group winner

  • Multi 1st 3-6 Month Sweepstakes

  • Multi Minor Puppy in Group winner

  • Multi Minor Puppy in Show winner

  • Puppy in Show CCNSW Specialty

  • Multi Junior in Group winner

  • Best of Breed ADVANCE Sydney Royal Dog Show 2021

  • Puppy Of The Day ADVANCE Sydney Royal Dog Show 2021

  • Best of Breed ADVANCE Sydney Royal Dog Show 2024

  • Dog CC, Runner-Up Best of Breed Melbourne Royal Dog Show 2024

  • Multi BEST IN GROUP winner under International & Australian judges

  • Multi RUNNER UP BEST IN GROUP winner under International & Australian judges

  • BIG 3rd - DogsSA Winter International under an International judge

  • Reserve Dog Challenge & Best Intermediate in Show | Collie Club of S.A. | Mr Yoshi Mori (Japan)

  • BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW | Sutherland Shire ABKC | Mrs K Harris (Linkwood Collies, NSW) & Mrs L Knox (NSW)

  • BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW | Collie Club of NSW June ‘24 | Mrs K Harris (Linkwood Collies, NSW)

  • Dog CC, RUBOB, RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW | Collie Rough & Smooth Club of Qld | Mr T Thomas (Ochaye, Qld)

  • Dog CC, Open in Show | Collie Rough & Smooth Club of Qld | Ms H Halmarsdottir (Iceland)

  • #1 Collie (Rough) in Australia 2023 - Dogz Online Breed Challenge Pointscore