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Collie Club of America 2009 2nd Open Sable and White
"Just A Dog"
From time to time, people tell me,
"lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or, "that's a lot of money for just a dog."
They don't understand the distance traveled,
the time spent, or the costs involved for
"just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with
"just a dog."
Many hours have passed and my only company was
"just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.
Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by
"just a dog,"
and in those days of darkness,
the gentle touch of "just a dog"
gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog,"
then you will probably understand phases
like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or
"just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence
of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and
patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early,
take long walks and look longingly to the future.
So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams
of the future, the fond memories of the past,
and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and
diverts my thoughts away from myself and the
worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that
it's not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps
me from being "just a woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog."
just smile, because they "just don't understand."
Best In Specialty Show
Can. CH. Nationview Madison Ave
Quote of the day:
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
-- Author Unknown
CCA 12-18mth Class winner
Ruffnecks Etched In Bronze
CH Nationview Champagne Kisses
Am CH Fantasy's Bronze Talisman ex BISS CH Nationview Madison Ave
(Co-bred by Nationview Collies!)
Bred By Ruffneck Reg'd
Contact Us:
CH Pleasant Acre's Dreams Of Kings
Kendra OBryan- Henley and
Brian J Henley
kendra.obryan@gmail.com
1-613-354-2955
Why own a dog? There's a danger you know,
You can't own just one, for the craving will grow.
There's no doubt they're addictive, wherein lies the danger.
While living with lots, you'll grow poorer and stranger.
One dog is no trouble, and two are so funny.
The third one is easy, the fourth one's a honey.
The fifth one's delightful, the sixth one's a breeze,
You find you can live with a houseful of ease.
So how 'bout another? Would you really dare?
They're really quite easy but, oh, Lord the hair!
With dogs on the sofa and dogs on the bed,
And crates in the kitchen, it's no bother, you've said.
They're really no trouble, their manners are great.
What's one more dog and just one more crate?
The sofa is hairy, the windows are crusty,
The floor is all footprints, the furniture dusty.
The housekeeping suffers, but what do you care?
Who minds a few noseprints and a little more hair?
So let's keep a puppy, you can always find room,
And a little more time for the dust cloth and broom.
There's hardly a limit to the dogs you can add,
The thought of a cutback sure makes you sad.
Each one is so special, so useful, so funny.
The vet and food bills grows larger, you owe BIG money.
Your folks never visit, few friends come to stay,
Except other "dog folks" who live the same way.
Your lawn has now died, and your shrubs are dead too,
But your weekends are busy, you're off with your crew.
There's dog food and vitamins, training and shots.
And entries and travel and motels which cost lots.
Is it worth it you wonder? Are you caught in a trap?
Then that favorite one comes and climbs in your lap.
His look says you're special and you know that you will
Keep all of the critters in spite of the bill.
Some just for showing and some just to breed.
And some just for loving, they all fill a need.
God, winter's a hassle, the dogs hate it too.
But they must have their walks though they're numb and your blue.
Late evening is awful, you scream and you shout
At the dogs on the sofa who refuse to go out.
The dogs and the dog shows, the travel, the thrills,
The work and the worry, the pressure, the bills.
The whole thing seems worth it, the dogs are your life.
They're charming and funny and offset the strife.
Your life-style has changed. Things won't be the same.
Yes, those dogs are addictive and so is the dog game.
Unknown Poet
Allow Your Own Inner Light to Guide You
There comes a time when you must stand alone.
You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.
You must be willing to make sacrifices.
You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.
Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.
There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.
Be strong enough to at least try to make your things better.
Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.
Appreciate yourself by allowing yourself the opportunities to grow, develop, and find your true vision.
Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight that should lead the way.
We thank all the people who have contributed to our breeding program by allowing us to share their beautiful dogs.
We hope to make all proud as we take this foundation and build on it, moving forward with our own vision and dreams for the future of our collies.
Thank you to Wally and Rhoda Ace for parting with BISS CH Nationview Madison. Ave. she and her children have left behind a real legacy. Thanks for the expert handling and all the help through the years. Always answering emails when I had questions and always taking time at the shows to share advice. Also for all the great head trims and grooming. I couldn't have done it without you.
To Michelle Struble for trusting a complete stranger with your beautiful dogs, we hope we've made you proud and will continue to make you proud when you see our dogs and know you played such a pivotal role in restarting our breeding program and allowing us to have the youngsters that we are currently growing out and admiring, the puppies that are the future of Ruffneck.
To Mary Shingle for again parting with such beautiful dogs and allowing us the opportunity to include them in the future of Ruffneck Collies.
All these dogs have blessed our lives in some way, some others taught us lessons on patience and perserverance. Some are gone, but never forgotten, others are now mere teenagers growing maturing and waiting to bloom and contribute to our visions. Waking up everyday and just watching them playing in the yard is such a thrill, watching them grow and planning on breedings makes us very excited for the future.
Thank you never really seems to be enough!
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