DUNE COLLIES
Where Our Smooths Rule
CH. Haurand's Little Miss Dune (Jennifer)
Sometimes a dog comes into your life that holds the very core of your heart! This is what Jennifer did to me. The consumate show dog, great in the whelping box, and the best couch potato a person could have. Alas, we lost Jennifer at a very early age. The hole in my heart is still there, but I have her kids, grandkids and greatgrand kids to remind me every day what a beautiful and wonderful dog our Jennifer was.
Love ya, Jen!
May 27, 1996 - March 15, 2000
For Jennifer's Story click here Jennifer's Story.htm
Dune's Mississippi Jake
Jake (Lady's litter brother) lived a long and healthy life with us from the age of 6 weeks, when we brought both of them home from the Norfolk SPCA. In his later years he became known as the "Grumpy Old Man". Both Jake and Lady will be sorely missed.April 1990 - November 2008
Click here for Jake and Lady's story: Jake and Lady's Story.htm
Dune's Lady of the House (Lady)
This pretty little girl came to us at the age of 6 weeks old from the Norfolk SPCA, along with her brother, Jake. They were no bigger than our hands and a walk lasted only 10 minutes before they were to pooped to walk any more. Lady lived up to her name and died quietly in her sleep at the age of 15. Sleep well my Lady.
Dune's Lady of the House (Lady) April 1990 - May 2005
Dune's Deep River Misty Rain (Rain)
Rain came to us as a 10 week old puppy via Kathy Moll of Deep River Collies. We showed her at 6 months old at a Specialty Show, just to see how she would do. Imagine the delight when we took Winner Bitch from the 6-9 Puppy Class. But a very tramatic event kept her from the show ring after that. But Rain did grace us twice with litters and a wonderful legacy in her kids. She was a beautiful dog, with a lovely soul, a happy smile, a really sweet personality and adored us tremendously. She was only 7-1/2 when she left us, much sooner than we liked. Rain will be sorely missed.July 20, 2000 - January 12, 2008
Ch. Dune's Phantom of the Opera (Ian)
Thank you Nancy Holmes for this picture of Ian.
Throughout the years some things just don't change. Ian and Blondie were pals from day one. Born the day "The Phantom of the Opera" came into town, and lovingly named for one of the men I dressed, Ian was a heartbreaker. He had presence and charisma, loved everyone he met and would do ANYTHING for his mom. He was a very special dog, a wonderful show dog and companion. Ian was very forgiving of his sister's (Blondie) rough antics, he just went with the flow. He produced one litter in his lifetime, and made a lot of people very happy with his pups. Ian loved to watch NASCAR and football with his Dad, and snuggle with his Mom. I am going to very dearly miss my BooBoo, but know that his dam, Jennifer is now watching over him once again at the Rainbow Bridge. Sleep well my son, and I will see you soon!
AKC/UKC CH. Dune's Phantom of the Opera (Ian) March 29, 1999 - August 18, 2008
For Ian's story click here Blondie and Ian Story.htm