Hello and Welcome to LADNAR COLLIES.

It was back in 1984 that we purchased our first Collie. On contacting Mr & Mrs Bellinger of the then Jurassic kennels we were told there was a litter of sable & white puppies so off we went with "Lassie" in mind.

However on arrival at the kennels I happened to see something I had never seen before - blue merle puppies - I fell in love with this colour and just had to have one. I must admit I still have a soft spot for the blues. Anyway, home it was, not with a sable as first intended but with a little blue fluff ball called Duke. His sire was Beechmere Boy Blue, and the dam Jurassic Blue Ribbon.RCC. He was of Clickham, Pattingham and Able Seaman lines.

In 1985 we purchased another puppy from the Jurassic kennels. A tri-colour bitch "Zoe" sire - Damirhyan The Dealer 2CC's and dam- Yellow Ribbon of Jurassic. This beautiful young lady was bred on Arrester lines. It was intended to show her but due to the children being small we didn't quite make the more serious side of showing. After a while Zoe was mated to Beechmere Boy Blue combining many old lines.

We kept a blue bitch "Bella" - Blue Blaze Away of Ladnar, although heavily marked with black [ well for some anyway] she had a most beautiful temperament and expression. Sadly in 1991 we lost Duke to cancer so we decided to mate Bella to Jurassic Jack-in-Box and from this litter we kept, well I never, another blue, "Zak" Ladnar Saint August Blue. A big lad although not a true showman he did a fair amount of winning and he keeps us on our toes with some of the tricks he gets up to.

After a lot of researching pedigrees and trying to find a stud dog of the type we like I approached Val & John Geddes of the Ingledene Kennels. So in 1997 Blue Blaze Away of Ladnar had a short love affair with Int. Ch. Ingledene Power of Love and from this litter we kept a tri-colour bitch, in fact one of only 2 bitches of a litter of 9. "Lucy" Ladnar Tantara, a very head strong bitch [well who wouldn't be with all those brothers]. This young lady put us on the map picking up BP & Group placings, known for her good conformation and movement.

In 1999 our very first sable litter was born.
Ingledene Slave to Love/Ladnar Tantara.
From this litter we kept the well- known
Ladnar Red Ramonia.
Bonnie's show career went beyond all our dreams.
At her very first show, at the tender age of 6 months and 1 week, she was BP & BPIS All Breeds.
She went on to get another 2 BPIS & RBPIS all before 9 months of age and BPIB SKC Ch. Show.
Bonnie retired from the showring for maternal duties
with a total of
12 B.P.I.B.; 13 BOB; 6 Res. BOB and 10 Group placings.

Ladnar Ginger Rogers J.W.
[Photo Newton]

Our lovely Heidi a Daughter of Drenoss Infamous & Ladnar Red Rowena has had a supper puppy career consistently placed at Championship and Open shows, accumulating a fantastic total of 10 BPIB, 3BOB, 3Res BOB, a couple of group placing a BPIS all breeds and her Junior warrant.Many thanks to all the judges concerned.
After a 10 month absents due to maternal duties Heidi did extremely well for us by achieving RBIS at Norththumberland/Durham Collie Open show and RBIS at Pinxton All Breeds Open show.

Katie with her Grandmother Stella

Her daughter Katie, Ladnar Red Robyn, Sire Ladnar Doctor Pepper, pictured above with her granny, Stella [Ladnar Red Rowena] has had a supper start to her show career at her very first Championship show Katie was awarded BPB, shortly followed by 4BPIB & PG2, Katie's litter brother Cody, Ladnar Sergeant Pepper Owned & showed by our very good friend Mary Sherrington has also had a supper start to his show career at Lancs/Cheshire Collie RBD, BPD, only to be piped to the post for BPIB by Katie keeping it in the family.
Katie had a fantastic day out at Crufts 2006 by coming away with Best Puppy Bitch

In 2000 Ladnar Tantara was mated to Ingledene Love is the Drug JW 5RCC's, from this litter we kept the very handsome LADNAR DOCTOR PEPPER. Ben is an open show and Ch Show winner and we were so proud of him when he gained his KC Stud Book No, with a 2nd in LD. Our lovely Ben has done us proud in 2004 at the few selected CH shows attended, Res. GD British Collie Ch Show, 1st PGD Lancs & Cheshire Ch Show, 1st PGD E.A.C.A Ch Show. On the Open show scene Ben can add another 2 BOB's & RBOB to his already impressive collection. Ben is siring some outstanding puppies all with super laid back attitude on life. Some of his progeny are already BP, BOB and Crufts qualified. We look forward to the next Benlet babies.
2006 was another good year for our lovely Benjamin winning the RCC at West of England Collie Championship Show. Many thanks to Pat Hutchinson [Karibuni]
Benlet babies continue to shine winning many BPIB, BOB. BPIS & RBIS at Championship Shows and Open shows. Two of Ben's progeny having won their Stud Book Numbers. But his most successful daughter to date is ALFSDEN HAKUNA MATATA winning her first CC & BOB in fantastic style at National Working & Pastoral Breeds.

Ben would like to congratulate his most successful son to date the stunning Blue Merle ALFSDEN CIRCLE OF LIFE on winning his first CC & BOS at Richmond, shortly followed by his 2nd CC & BOB at Darlington, Thanks to Jan & Ade Milligan for having such faith in our lovely Benjamin, WOW what a litter well done to you all and may your successes continue. 2008 Alfsden Circle of Life won the RCC at Blackpool and RCC EACA. 2008 Alfsden Hakuna Matata won RCC at WELKS.

*Fantastic news -Ben has sired his first Champion*. Congratulations to Kimba on winning his 3rd CC with BOB to now carry his title and be crowned CH Alfsden Circle of Life, not to be out done at the same show Bournemouth 2008 Ben's Granddaughter Alfsden for your Eyes Only won her first CC proving that quality will breed on. Thanks once again to Jan & Ade Milligan for having faith in our lovely Benjamin.

We would also like to congratulate the following on achieving their KC SBN Ladnar Red Regina at Fiorcara and Ladnar Red Renaissance at Fiorcara both owned & showed by John & Sandra Newton also Ladnar Specially for U at Kiminogue owned & showed by Karen Hamilton well done on your successes.

Ladnar Doctor Pepper 1 RCC
[View Pedigree]
[Photo Newton]

Pictured above is our lovely Ben at 7 years. He entered his only Championship show of 2007 into Veteran. We were very proud of Ben when he won his class. Ben is not a lover of the show ring, he would rather stay at home and look after the girls!!!!!!! His children and grandchildren at home and abroad continue to do very well in the show ring including our new puppy Ladnar Doris Day who has so far won 2 BPIB, BOB, G4, PG3 and RBPIS, all before the tender age of 7 months.To finish Ruby's successful puppy career she pulled out all the stops wo win Best Puppy in Show at Yorkshire Collie Open Shpw. Many thanks to Tony Foster [Jaysur Collies]

Ben made an appearance at Crufts 2008 in his Veteran Class and won a very nice 3rd in strong company. Then at WECA winning his veteran class for the 2nd year running.

In 2003 Emma had a lovely litter of 9 pups,blues and tri's, by Ch Mayd Welcome at Atendus.
We have kept the loveable blue bitch

Ladnar Sweet Kristal [Mindy]

as she is known by her many friends.
After playing second fiddle to her kennel mate, Mindy decided that enough was enough so she put on the diamonds and best frock to woo the judges and it worked - not only did she take BPIB but BOB as well, short-listed to final eight for BIS then the icing on the cake BPIS. What a star, just goes to show everything comes to those who wait.

Layla, has already aquired many admirers for her sweet expression, good conformation and lovely colour. At her very first show -6 months on the day Layla came home with Best Minor Puppy and Best Blue Merle at EACA Open show. Layla then attended British Collie Ch Show and came home with a lovely 2nd in Minor Puppy bitch making her Crufts qualified 2006 first time out. Star of the kennel has to be this fantastic young lady "Layla" who has achieved so many awards accumulating 1CC, 2RCC's, Junior Warrant, a superb total of 8 BPIB, 4 BPIS, 1 BIS, 1 RBIS, PG1 & PG4 all at Championship Shows. Her achievements at the Open shows include 5 BPIB, 4 BOB, G2, G3. 2 X PG1 and 4 BPIS, all to her credit before 12 months of age.A day to remember has to be EACA Ch Show when Ladnar Bitter Sweet took the DCC & RBOB, and Layla took the BCC, BPIS and finally Best In Show. What an achievement. Many, many thanks to all the judges concerned.

Our stunning young lady," Layla" now enters into her junior career and continues to do extremely well for us, Gaining her 2nd CC, & BOS at Richmond Championship show. We are also very very pleased to announce that our lovely Layla is

Pedigree/Our dogs Top Puppy 2005.
Vitalin/Our Dogs pick of the litter competition fifth overall winner making her Top of the Pastoral Group,
And finally Winner of the prestigious Ladypark Points Trophy.

Layla has made a fantastic return to the show ring after a years absent due to maternal duties -- winning the biggest class of the day Mid Limit Bitch Crufts 2007' shortly followed by anoher nice win in Limit Bitch at WELKS, Layla continued her winning ways to win Limit Bitch at Birmingham National and that all important 3rd CC and BOS to make our very first Champion. Many, many thanks to all the judges who have placed Layla with such high honours and to Peggy Bailey for awarding Layla her title.

We were very proud of madam Layla when she won her 4th CC and BOB at LKA 2007 under breed specialist Gwen Beaden, many thanks. Layla also pulled out all the stops and got shortlisted to the final 7 in the Pastoral Group.

INTRODUCING THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
LADNAR SPECIAL BOND
(sire: Jamesfair Esure is Spesh'al.
Dam: Ladnar Red Rebekka)

We would like you to meet our Cheeky Chico,
Chico is a lovely pup from the moment he was born I couldn't take my eyes of him, he is a clown at times and so full of mischief just like his mom!!!, Chico has to date had an outstanding puppy career. Qualifying for Crufts 2007 at LKA his very first show at the tender age of just 6 months. He has won BPD at both Midland and British Collie Club Championship shows and a nice 2nd at Crufts, BPD at Lancs/Cheshire Collie Open show, BPD, BOSPIS at L&P Collie club Open Show not to mention 4 BPIB, 1BOB and a PG4 all before 9months. We feel Chico has a lot to offer our small select kennel his pedigree combines some of the top winning kennels in
the UK ,
Chico won Best Puppy Dog at Collie Association March Open show.
Chico continues to do very well for us with another nice Best Puppy in Breed at West of England Collie Society's Open show, shortly followed by BPD & RBD at Smooth Collie Open Show.

Chico's successful puppy career was bought to a fantastic conclusion by winning not only Best Puppy in Breed, Best of Breed, Group 1, and Puppy Group 1, but the icing on the cake Best Puppy in Show at Melton Mowbray All Breed Open Show.

Chico took time out to grow a new coat reappearing to win many of his classes along with BOB's and group placings, unfortunately Chico missed out on his JW by one point!!!!

After a short break Chico came out to play winning a very nice 2nd at Crufts 2008. Before he decided a change of coat was required, so during his rest at home he sired his first litter to Heidi. We wish the new owners of these promising puppies a successful show career and looking forward to seeing you and the puppies at the shows. We are pleased to announce our handsome Chico won his Limit Class at EACA Championship Show, so has now acquired his KC SBN. Many thanks to Mac Shutt.

Ladnar Country Maid
(Sire L/Doctor Pepper 1RCC,
Dam Ch L/Maid Sweet JW 2CC, 2RCC)

 

This is our beautiful Ebony well with the parentage she has you wouldn't expect anything else!!!,
Ebony is such a darling she has so much love to give she just wraps herself around everyone she meets!!!!. Ebs is a joy to own and show and is loved to bits!!!,
Her puppy career is doing very well too. Qualifying for Crufts first time out with a nice 3rd in MPB at Midland Collie club championship show out of 24 entered, shortly followed by a very nice 2nd in MPB at British Collie Club Championship show from a good class of 23, Ebony has won all her classes at London Collie, Lancs/cheshire collie, and Yorkshire Collie club Open shows along with 2BPIB and 2BOB at all breed open shows.
At Collie Association Open Show won her two classes enteres, Minor Puppy Bitch & Novice Bitch.
Ebony continues to do extremely well at all her shows entered qualifying at all her Championship Shows to date.

Ebony is a real doll, loves everyone and everyone loves her. She continues to do very well in the show ring.

Ebony has qualified for Crufts at her only championship show of 2008.

We have come a long way since our first puppy and achieved many goals. Our aim is to breed for type, temperament and soundness. We have some exciting litters planned for the years ahead and enquiries are welcomed.

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Puppies in all three colours, occasionally available. Visitors most welcome.

Enquiries for Stud or Puppies to

Sue and Dave Randall
98 Hough Hill
Swannington
Coalville
Leicestershire LE67 8RL
Tel: 01530 813611
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