Like many keen exhibitors and breeders I started off with a pet collie, Angus, who was not a show dog but started my keen interest in this beautiful breed. As the children got older they often asked for a dog and finally in 2003 we purchased Poppy (Karibuni Black Pearl at Uffspring) both as a family pet and a show dog. A few months later Maisie arrived (Carristina Yuletide Glitta from Uffspring) and these two became our first show dogs.

Carristina Yuletide Glitta from Uffspring
(Ch Lingwell Lone Piper x Carristina Dawn Mascarade]

Maisie did particularly well for me in 2004/5, being placed at virtually all open and championship shows attended and qualifying for Crufts where she won a 2nd place – at my first ever Crufts! Maisie has the most beautiful head and expression and both dogs have very good movement and excellent temperaments – my highest priority. The girl’s wonderful, easy-going natures have inspired me to breed and, having just completed building our kennels, this is exactly what we are now doing.

Carristina Bonne Fille avec Uffspring [Yvie]
(Ch Tour De France des Marecages du Prince to Samhaven [Imp] x Carristina Yuletide Glitta from Uffspring]

Maisie’s first litter by Ch Tour de France des Marecages du Prince to Samhaven (imp) and we retained Yvie to show [Carristina Bonne Fille avec Uffspring] . She has followed in her mother's footsteps winning 8 x BP at Open Shpws, 1 x Pastoral Puppy Group 1, other puppy group placings and has qualified for Crufts on several occasions before herself settling down to rear a litter of very promising puppies by Ch Samhaven Toastmarster. As can be seen her temperament is second to none, especially with the children.

Ellie aged 8 and Yvie [below] aged 8 months

Maisie has now had another beautiful litter by Samhaven Made in Devon, from which we have kept a very promising dog, Uffspring Unforgettable who we are hoping to get into the show ring by the end of the year [2007].

Gracie [Carristina Femme Fatale del Uffspring JW] gained her Junior Warrant at just under 14 months of age. She has done a huge amount of winning for us including; 1st Junior Leeds Ch Show and 1st Junior, 1st Yearling and 1st Graduate at Collie Association Ch Show amongst many other firsts at Ch Shows and Open Shows, and Best Puppy and BOB at Open Shows, as well as several group and puppy group placings. Most of all she is an all round star, always happy and loves the show ring - shame she shows it by fidgeting so much!! Yvie [Carristina Bonne Fille avec Uffspring] also gained her stud book number at Richmond Ch Show and she too had a good year gaining many firsts at both Ch and Open shows, along with BOB's and Group placings before she was mated to Carriswillow Riot at Samhaven [1CC & 2RCC's], puppies hopefully to follow...watch this space.

Poppy, Maisie and Yvie are all trained for agility, which they love, and we are hoping to compete in agility competitions before too long, as well as the breed shows - when we can find the time!! They are also all bronze or silver KC Good Citizens and are registered at PAT dogs. This just shows how verstile collies can be.

Although I have only had collies for a relatively short time and still have huge amounts to learn I am very grateful for all the helpful advice I have received from numerous collie owners and breeders, particularly Pat Hutchinson [Karibuni], Christina Evans [Carristina] and Ella Scott [Sherel].

My priorities for breeding are temperament, health and soundness; beauty is important but comes second only to these. With this in mind Uffspring collies are hip and eye tested and puppies from the kennel will be eye tested at 7 weeks. All litters are extensively planned and the stud dog chosen with great care, aiming for excellent show dogs and superb family pets. Our dogs are beloved family pets and puppies will be well socialized and brought up in the house with young children and vacuum cleaners etc!

YVIE, GRACIE AND MAISIE
[Carristina Bonne Fille avec Uffspring, Carristina Femme Fatale del Uffspring and Carristina Yuletide Glitta from Uffspring].

If you are interested in a beautiful Uffspring rough collie puppy please contact me to discuss your requirements…

UPDATE: Exciting litter due 22nd July 2008

Sire: Ch Lynmead Simply in my Soul (top stud 2007)
Dam: Carristina Femme Fatale del Uffsping JW (won extensively at champ shows as a puppy/ junior)