© S.L. Vanderlip

Notable Relatives:

• Rainshade Soul on Ice
• Rainshade Much Ado About Blu
• Rainshade Continental Drift
• Canadian Champion Mareb’s Crystal Blue Persuasion, CD
• Australian Champion Vedamea Courtin’ the Blues
• Australian Champion Vedamea Herd the Blues
• Kingsmark Out of the Blue at Rainshade
• Rainshade Blue In Down Under
• Rainshade Taming of the Blue

Max was top dog at Rainshade Collies for more than 13 years. Well-mannered, gentle, and calm, Max oversaw all Rainshade activities; protected the family, the other Collies, and the livestock. He took special pride in babysitting the puppies and teaching them their lessons. Max was the perfect friend and companion. He held a very special place in our hearts. Max passed away on February 18, 2009 from old age.

Max was DNA tested proven non-carrier for

Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) and also certified with the Canine Eye Registration Foundation

#CO1591/2002-77,

CO1591/2003-94, CO1591/2004-108.

Max was DNA tested proven non-carrier for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Optigen certificate #08-10944.

Max was DNA tested proven non-carrier for cyclic hematopoiesis, neutropenia (CCH) HealthGene certificate #30734-1.

Max's pedigree