SYLVESTER wins Reserve Best In Show (RBIS) at Richmond Championship Dog Show September 2010, pictured with the officials and presentation party of the Society including the Judge Mr. Tom H. Johnston.

^ topDecember 2010

Another Show Year over and we are delighted to announce that for the second consecutive year

“Sylvester” - Australian Champion & UK Show Champion Danari De Beers

finishes Top Border Collie in the UK.

At Championship Shows attended in 2010 he has amassed an incredible 10 CC’s (9 with Best of Breed), a Reserve Best in Show, 2 x Group 1 awards, 1 x Group 2 and 2 x Group 3.

^ topNovember 2010

Although we were not able to attend due to holiday commitments, we were delighted to hear the news that Sylvester’s son, “Tonkory Up and Coming” won the Reserve CC (his second) at the West of England Border Collie Club Breed Championship Show, from the Yearling class under leading International All-rounder Judge Mr. Albert Wight.

Many congratulations to his Owner / Breeder; Judith Gregory of Tonkory Border Collies and also to his Handler; Alison Chainey for achieving such an excellent result in high class competition.

^ topOctober 2010

Sylvester wins his 16th CC and then Best of Breed, at the Midland Counties Championship Show, under Pastoral Specialist Judge Mr. Jeff Thomas. This is Sylvester’s eighth consecutive CC and Best of Breed in his last eight outings – a new record for the most consecutive CC’s won by a male Border Collie in the UK. Representing the breed once more in a competitive Pastoral Group, he was subsequently short-listed to the last 7 dogs in the Group.

October 2010

Continuing his great run of recent form, Sylvester wins his 15th CC and then Best of Breed, at the South Wales Kennel Association Championship Show, under Breed Specialist Judge Mr. Nick Grosvenor. This is Sylvester’s seventh consecutive CC and Best of Breed in his last seven outings. Representing the breed yet again in a very competitive Pastoral Group, he was subsequently awarded Group 3; by the well respected All-rounder Judge Mrs. Meg Purnell-Carpenter.

Flying the flag for his progeny this week, was Karen and David Angiers Bilyara La Luna who took first place in a very competitive Junior Bitch Class, despite her being one of the youngest entrants in the class.

^ topSeptember 2010

Sylvester wins his 14th CC and then Best of Breed, at the Belfast Dog Show Society Championship Show, under International All-rounder Judge Miss Jean Lanning, JP.

On the same weekend, Sylvester’s young son “Tonkory Up and Coming” won Best in Show at the Wessex Border Collie Club Breed Open Show, from the Graduate class under Judge Mrs. Allyson King.

September 2010

Sylvester wins the Pastoral Group for the second week in a row –

this time at Darlington Championship Dog Show

Sylvester wins his 13th CC and then Best of Breed, at Darlington Championship Dog Show, under Pastoral Specialist Judge; Mrs. Sandra Wigglesworth. At the conclusion of the day’s judging, Sylvester went on to win the top award in the Pastoral Group when he was placed Group 1, by top “FCI” All -rounder Judge; Dr. Tamás Jakkel from Hungary. Yet another fantastic achievement to win the Group for the second week running;  culminating in Sylvester reaching the last seven dogs competing for Best in Show out of an entry of over 7600 dogs.

September 2010

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our new litter of puppies from Sylvester and Boo.
2 Boys and 2 Girls were born on the 13th September 2010 and updates / photos can be seen on our litter page.

September 2010

Sylvester wins the Pastoral Group and

Reserve Best in Show at Richmond Championship Dog Show

Sylvester wins his 12th CC and then Best of Breed, at Richmond Championship Dog Show, under the well-known International All-rounder Judge Mr. Stuart Mallard. Later in the day, Sylvester went on to win the top award in the Pastoral Group when he was placed Group 1, by another top All Rounder Judge Mr. Rodney Oldham (pictured). We then returned to the show the following day to compete against the other Group winners and Sylvester was eventually awarded RESERVE BEST IN SHOW by Mr. Tom Johnston. This was a fantastic achievement from an entry of over 8000 dogs.

Sylvester’s progeny also featured at the top of their respective classes yet again with Judith Gregory’s Tonkory Up and Coming winning the Yearling Dog class and Jason Higgins new baby, Jaydean Morning Star winning the Minor Puppy Bitch class on her show debut. Congratulations to both.

September 2010

Sylvester wins his 11th CC and then Best of Breed, at the City of Birmingham Canine Association Championship Show, under Pastoral Specialist Judge Mr. Geoff Duffield.

It was also another good day for Sylvester’s progeny; as three of his youngsters win their classes. The litter brothers “Bilyara Cullinan” and “Bilyara River Ranch” win Junior Dog and Yearling Dog respectively and their litter sister “Bilyara La Luna” also wins Junior Bitch – all 3 are bred by David & Karen Angier.

^ topAugust 2010

Sylvester wins his 10th CC and then Best of Breed, at Bournemouth Canine Association Championship Show, under top All Rounder and Pastoral Specialist Judge Mr. Jack Bispham. He then later in the day takes Pastoral Group 2 under the very well respected International "all–rounder" Judge, Miss Jean Lanning JP.

August 2010

Sylvester wins his 9th CC and then Best of Breed, at Paignton and District Fanciers Association Championship Show, under Pastoral Specialist Judge Mrs Pat Lister. He then later in the day takes Pastoral Group 3 under leading "all–Breeds" Judge Mr. Bob Gregory.
Also another good day for Sylvester’s progeny as well, as his son "Bilyara Cullinan" (owned by David & Karen Angier) wins the Puppy Dog class & Best Puppy in Breed, and Judith Gregory's youngster "Tonkory Up and Coming" wins the Junior Dog class.

May 2010

Sylvester wins Best of Breed, Group 1 and Best in Show at Chester City and County Canine Society, (Open Show) under Judges Margaret Shipps (Breed), Joe Smith (Group) and Marion Reeves (BIS). This is only Sylvester's fourth Open Show since arriving in the UK and on every occasion he has taken Best of Breed and Group 1. He has also gone on to win 2 Best in Shows and 1 Reserve Best in Show in just these 4 outings!! This latest win gives Sylvester enough points to win his "Show Certificate of Merit".

^ topApril 2010

Sylvester finishes joint runner-up in the prestigious "Contest of Champions" Invitational event organised by the Canine Supporters Charity

Sylvester had the honour to represent our breed at this invitational match event, by virtue of finishing Top Border Collie in the UK in 2009. This "Contest" is for the top winning 64 show dogs in the country from the previous year.
The match event is held at a London Hotel and commences with a drinks reception followed by a Gala Dinner. 280 people attended this year’s function to support the 64 entrants from across all 7 "Show Groups" and we are very grateful to our "special guests" who travelled to London to support Sylvester in person.

The event is organised as a straight knock out contest with dogs going head to head in each round, the draw is made at the start of the Contest and the 3 International Judges for the event always remain a secret until they are introduced at the Gala Dinner on the night. The Judges for this year’s event were Mr. Hiroshi Kamisato from Japan, Mr. Bela Siklosi from Hungary and Mr. Jos De Cuyper from Belgium.

Sylvester beat a Bedlington Terrier in round one and then in successive rounds knocked out the Dogue De Bordeaux, a Bernese Mountain Dog and the Dobermann on his way to the final. Sylvester was the only non-Gundog in the final 4 dogs; where he finished a close runner-up to the eventual winner an English Springer Spaniel.

A fantastic day which started when we left home at just after 10.00am on the Saturday morning and continued on until well past midnight with awards, photos, drinks and dancing; finishing in the very early hours of the following Sunday morning!

April 2010

Sylvester wins his 8th CC and then Best of Breed, at Working and Pastoral Breeds Association of Wales Championship Show, under top "all–Breeds" Judge Mr. Jeff Horswell. Sylvester’s son "Bilyara Cullinan" owned by David & Karen Angier also wins Best Puppy in Breed.

^ topMarch 2010

Sylvester wins his 7th CC at the Border Collie Club of Great Britain Championship Show, from a huge entry of 187 male dogs; under well-known Breed Specialist Judge Mr. Doug Collier (Collherd / Borderbreeze). Sylvester’s son "Tonkory Up and Coming" owned by Judith Gregory also wins Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.