In 2005, an opportunity to co-own CH Colebrae Kimberee Kisses Don't Lie ("Frankie") with Lee Runnels was offered. Frankie
was bred to CH Blu Ridge Not Tonight resulting in 6 champions - 4 smooths and 2 roughs - and, giving Frankie her ROM - CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee Makin' Waves, CH Kimberee I Walk Th' Line To LoriMar, CH Kimberee Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, CH Kimberee Silhouette of LoriMar, HT), CH LoriMar's Madison of Kimberee and CH Kimberee Passionate Kisses O'LoriMar.
In 2006, Lizzy was bred to Splash and produced CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee Wave Runner and CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee RipTide.
I acquired Blu Ridge LoriMar Harbor Mist ("Pebbles") in 2007 and in 2009 she was bred to CH Tartanside Power Play giving me LoriMar Smoke On Th' Water ("Ashton") and LoriMar Evening Mist ("Eve"). These two young littermates are extremely promising and I look forward to a great future with them.
In 2009 I received my provisional AKC judges' license for Collies (regular status granted June 2010) and Limited Junior Showmanship. I am thoroughly enjoying my judging career so far. With my breeding program now branching off in a new direction, I look forward to many more years showing and judging Collies. I've met some wonderful people in our sport. I'm hoping to be able to give back to the Collie world as time goes on. The dog fancy brings together the best of the best and sometimes the not so good. If I can help others enjoy this sport as much as I have, I will have achieved all my dreams.
was bred to CH Blu Ridge Not Tonight resulting in 6 champions - 4 smooths and 2 roughs - and, giving Frankie her ROM - CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee Makin' Waves, CH Kimberee I Walk Th' Line To LoriMar, CH Kimberee Kisses Sweeter Than Wine, CH Kimberee Silhouette of LoriMar, HT), CH LoriMar's Madison of Kimberee and CH Kimberee Passionate Kisses O'LoriMar.
In 2006, Lizzy was bred to Splash and produced CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee Wave Runner and CH LoriMar 'n Kimberee RipTide.
I acquired Blu Ridge LoriMar Harbor Mist ("Pebbles") in 2007 and in 2009 she was bred to CH Tartanside Power Play giving me LoriMar Smoke On Th' Water ("Ashton") and LoriMar Evening Mist ("Eve"). These two young littermates are extremely promising and I look forward to a great future with them.
In 2009 I received my provisional AKC judges' license for Collies (regular status granted June 2010) and Limited Junior Showmanship. I am thoroughly enjoying my judging career so far. With my breeding program now branching off in a new direction, I look forward to many more years showing and judging Collies. I've met some wonderful people in our sport. I'm hoping to be able to give back to the Collie world as time goes on. The dog fancy brings together the best of the best and sometimes the not so good. If I can help others enjoy this sport as much as I have, I will have achieved all my dreams.
I was "born into Collies". As evidenced by the first photo below, my show/handling career began at the tender age of 4 with Thom's Cinnamon Pride ("Pride"). After college graduation,
I returned home to Florida and purchased MY first Collie, Jubilee Tenacious Tiffany, from Marney Self - Jubilee Collies. Over the next few years, I attended many dog shows, handling clinics
grooming and health-related seminars. Some of the things I learned during those years were that health and temperment are extremely important. The majority of puppies in a litter are sold
into wonderful loving companion homes. It's important for the companion Collie to be well-socialized so the transition into the new family is easy - for both the puppy and the owners.
Breeding and showing dogs is just one aspect of responsible dog ownership.
I attended my first Collie Club of America National Specialty in 1992 in Tampa, Florida. The bug had bitten and I purchased my first SHOW dog, "Luke". I was told "owner handled he could
finish!" And, he did finish - Luke was my first AKC Champion - CH Maji Added Attraction (photo #2). The second show dog I purchased was a blue rough bitch, Overland Exclamation
("Heather"). In 1994, Luke, Heather and I moved to Waxhaw, NC where I was mentored by Robette and Steve Johns, Row-Bar Collies. In 1995, my father, Tom, and I acquired Larico
Row-Bar Westward Ho ("Phoebe" - photo #3) and bred her to CH. Row-Bar's Southern Heritage, HT she produced our first home-bred smooth Champions - CH. Thom's Ain't MissBehavin',
CH. Thom's LoriMar Simply Southern, HT and with 14 pts, one major Thom's LoriMar Kiss Me Kate. Heather was also bred to CH Row-Bar's Southern Heritage. HT and had one smooth
sable merle puppy, CH LoriMar's Surprise! Surprise! ("Brandi"). Phoebe had been bred to CH Row-Bar Northern Exposure which produced CH LoriMar Irresistible ("Lizzy"). On July 15th,
2004 tragedy struck LoriMar. A devastating kennel fire claimed a litter of five 6 month old puppies, a young 9 month old sable & white smooth bitch and two young stud dogs. I questioned whether or not I and LoriMar Collies would continue.
I returned home to Florida and purchased MY first Collie, Jubilee Tenacious Tiffany, from Marney Self - Jubilee Collies. Over the next few years, I attended many dog shows, handling clinics
grooming and health-related seminars. Some of the things I learned during those years were that health and temperment are extremely important. The majority of puppies in a litter are sold
into wonderful loving companion homes. It's important for the companion Collie to be well-socialized so the transition into the new family is easy - for both the puppy and the owners.
Breeding and showing dogs is just one aspect of responsible dog ownership.
I attended my first Collie Club of America National Specialty in 1992 in Tampa, Florida. The bug had bitten and I purchased my first SHOW dog, "Luke". I was told "owner handled he could
finish!" And, he did finish - Luke was my first AKC Champion - CH Maji Added Attraction (photo #2). The second show dog I purchased was a blue rough bitch, Overland Exclamation
("Heather"). In 1994, Luke, Heather and I moved to Waxhaw, NC where I was mentored by Robette and Steve Johns, Row-Bar Collies. In 1995, my father, Tom, and I acquired Larico
Row-Bar Westward Ho ("Phoebe" - photo #3) and bred her to CH. Row-Bar's Southern Heritage, HT she produced our first home-bred smooth Champions - CH. Thom's Ain't MissBehavin',
CH. Thom's LoriMar Simply Southern, HT and with 14 pts, one major Thom's LoriMar Kiss Me Kate. Heather was also bred to CH Row-Bar's Southern Heritage. HT and had one smooth
sable merle puppy, CH LoriMar's Surprise! Surprise! ("Brandi"). Phoebe had been bred to CH Row-Bar Northern Exposure which produced CH LoriMar Irresistible ("Lizzy"). On July 15th,
2004 tragedy struck LoriMar. A devastating kennel fire claimed a litter of five 6 month old puppies, a young 9 month old sable & white smooth bitch and two young stud dogs. I questioned whether or not I and LoriMar Collies would continue.