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The
Rainshade Story
For
a quarter of a century, Rainshade Collies have epitomized the
finest characteristics for which the Collie breed is known and
loved. Recognized worldwide for their exquisite beauty and that
special "Rainshade look," Rainshade Collies are endowed
with intelligence, sweet dispositions, excellent health, and genetic
soundness. Rainshade Collies have been exported to loving show
homes in more than a dozen countries on four continents, where
they and their offspring have received championship and obedience
titles and recognition for community service. They are found in homes in almost every state in the United States and have appeared
on several television programs, graced the pages of books and
magazines, and served as commercial advertising models.
International
Champion Ringleader Blue of Rainshade
Rainshade Collies began in 1977, when veterinarian Sharon Vanderlip
purchased two rough Collies. One was a beautiful tricolor dog of famed Ladypark
and Rokeby champion lineages, the other was a blue-merle female descendent
of Champion Mywicks Satine of Simba Star, Champion Mywicks Meadow
Lancer, and Champion Carramar Boy Blue. These two Collies produced
International Champion Ringleader Blue of Rainshade and Rainshade
Collies was off to a wonderful beginning!
Ringleader
was exported to Switzerland at four months of age as a show prospect
in 1980. He defeated the top Collies of his time and quickly obtained
his Swiss, Italian, Monacan, and International Championship titles.
He is full brother to Rainshade Blue Raindance, who also enjoyed
a successful show career in Switzerland, and Rainshade Alice Blue
Gown. Alice was retained at Rainshade Collies for breeding purposes
and many of today's Rainshade Collies trace back seven or eight
generations to Alice.
Rainshade Collies in the early 1980s
Some early Rainshade successes include Rainshade Sans Souci ("Camille"), daughter of Rainshade Alice Blue Gown. Camille was exported to Australia where she produced Australian Champion Vedamea Grand Master, C.D.X. and many champion descendents.
In addition, Rainshade Alice Blue Gown produced Rainshade Noblesse Oblige ("Sampson"). Sampson was also exported to Australia and sired two Australian champions: Champion Vedamea Rags to Riches and Champion Vedamea Melody to Record, C.D.X, and several champion descendents.
Rainshade has produced Champions overseas and in Canada, with many pointed youngsters on their way to their titles.
Rainshade Collies Today
Rainshade Collies today are of American Collie lineage, all primarily from Lick Creek descent, through Rainshade Razzmatazz and Rainshade's Kingsmark Out of the Blue. There remains a very light touch of Dr. Vanderlip's original European imports, several (8, 9, and 10)
generations back, through Rainshade Alice Blue Gown and Rainshade Renaissance.
Continued
success
Throughout the years, Rainshade Collies has produced many beautiful
Collies that have been successful in the show ring, obedience
ring, agility and herding competitions, and as service dogs.
More important, Rainshade Collies are recognized worldwide for placing
a strong emphasis on health, temperament, and genetic soundness.
This is surely one reason why most people that have a Rainshade Collie come
back for another one! And that's the true measure of success!
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