In 1974 we got our first
"Show" sheltie a 14 month old sable and white
bitch called "Delamere Flower of Fashion", she
was well bred and had done a good amount of
winning for her breeder.
As we had used Balidorn in the naming of our
Labrador we applied to the Kennel Club to use it
as our affix. This was granted on 1st February
1975
Later that year we had our first sheltie litter
by "Ch Riverhill Ricotta" and we kept a bitch, "Balidorn
Hilight." She gave us our first stud book number
and collected 3 Res CCs. On the 7.7.77., after a
visit to "Ch Janetstown Journalist", she
presented us with 4 dog puppies one of which
became "Ch. Balidorn White Ginger" he was a
glamourous golden sable and white with a superb
temperament. He really put Balidorn on the map
when in 1980 under Cynthia Charlesworth he won
Best of Breed at Crufts.
Ch Balidorn White Ginger (Nicky) with Crufts BOB Trophy.