Wimberway Kennels, Labrador Retrievers, Border Terriers, and Border Collies

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"Border Terriers"

Updated April 24/13

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This page includes a section on the breed history, information on our dogs, information on upcoming/available puppies,our stud dogs, recent wins by dogs we own or have bred, plus a section on grooming. Please also check our "General" page for more information pertaining to our dogs.

Pictured: Ch Wimberway's Border Top Secret TD,AgNV,AgIJV, (Wok) at her first agility trial.

Breed Information
Border Terriers are bright, perky, active dogs. Standing about 12" at the shoulder and weighing 12-15 lbs. The ears and tail are natural length. They are an ideal family dog for someone who wants a 'smaller' dog that doesn't know it's small! The breed standard only has a weight description, no height limit, but they have to be small enough to easily enter and work in a 9" tunnel.
They have a hard wiry coat that requires some grooming. They should be hand stripped rather than clipped. Clipping will give the dog an super thick undercoat, softer top coat, and make future grooming/stripping much more difficult. A good brushing regularly, as well as "tidying" helps keep the Border terrier looking neat and tidy. Untidy, they look like a cross between a monkey and a hedgehog. When very untidy and ungroomed, the coat can matt, but the matts can easily be stripped out. See series of pictures below showing various stages in grooming.
Borders are natural hunters and in England and the USA, still go out with the hound packs. They get along well with other dogs, especially larger dogs. The Border Terrier should be capable of being 'spanned' behind the forelegs as their size allows them to get into culverts and burrows after foxes etc. They love hunting around rock piles and wood piles, and enjoy swimming, will retrieve game, and are excellent family dogs.
They are curious, and will check out every noise or movement. The Border Terrier will chase anything that moves, and may bark at squirrels, cats, or other intruders on their property. They can do well in obedience, and make wonderful companions for active older people who don't want a big dog.
While happier on the ground investigating something, or hunting, when picked up they tend to be quiet, and many will snuggle into your neck and be very affectionate. They tend to lick, and give frequent 'kisses' when picked up.
Their speed and size can get them into trouble. They cover ground fast, and can get through small holes that one thinks are too small for them to squeeze through. If a cat get get through, they can.

Pictured: Ch Wimberway's Border Victory RN; At 10 mos of age enjoying a friends pool. Owned by Dana Kingsbury, Calgary, Alberta
The Border Terrier is a working terrier, bred to 'go to ground' to either flush or draw the quarry after it has bolted to ground where the bigger hounds cannot reach it. Originally bred in the 'border countries' in the north of England and south of Scotland, the breed is gaining popularity in North America and other countries around the world. There are now CKC approved den trials where "go to earth" terriers can earn Earth Dog titles.
One of our breeding, 'Hogan',(Ch Wimberway's Border S'Hogan) toured across North America with the Super Dog team and was active in Agility. Borders have gained all levels of obedience titles in Canada, sometimes getting High in Trial awards. They also do well at den trials, in terrier races, flyball, agility trials, and are a great success as Therapy Dogs visiting Senior's Homes.

Ch Wimberway's Border Ean,then owned by John Ross, Saskatoon, checks out a friend's pet raccoon.
LITTER INFORMATION
Thankyou for your interest.
We are expecting pups in May/13. We do accept reservations, with deposits, on future litters/pups if you are willing to wait.

STUD DOGS
Our males all have OVC hip and elbow certification, and their eyes are checked clear by an ACVO Diplomate. They also have been heart checked by our Vet.
Bitches coming in to be bred should have hip, elbow and eye clearances, and be on an open CKC or AKC registration certificate.
"Oscar", (Ch Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone). Blue and tan. An outgoing active dog, Oscar is a rich tan and blue in colour. A proven sire, he has produced several Champions to date. Pictured elsewhere on this page. Pedigree: Oscar.
"Joey", (Ch Wimberway's Border Firecracker). Grizzle and tan, he has produced blue and tans. Pedigree: Joey.
"Ricky", (Ch Wimberway's Border Hurricane). A tan dog, and proven stud, Ricky is easy going and loves to play. Pedigree: Ricky
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A LITTLE HISTORY
The first Border Terrier in Canada was registered and shown in the 1930's, but it wasn't until 1956 that a litter was bred, whelped in Canada, and registered with the CKC. The following year, the sire of that first litter, became Canada's first Border Terrier Champion: Ch Maxton Medallion (Imp). Ten years later, there were only nine Champion Border Terriers in Canada, and only a couple of litters registered with the CKC. Many of the early Champions were imports from England, or from the USA.
The breed has really gained in popularity, and now many litters are born and registered each year in Canada. Borders compete in shows, obedience, agility, flyball, tracking, rally, and working earth trials. They have earned titles in all these facets.
In 2002, the CKC approved Earth Dog titles and their rules, and now Earth Dog tests can be run under CKC rules in Canada. The rules are based on those used by the American Working Terrier Association for many years.
We are developing a web site of Canadian titled Border Terriers. You are welcome to visit it at: BT Titles, .
The "little brown dog" has found favour in many environments, and adapts readily to the situation at hand. While they can be active and keen hunters, when picked up then tend to be quiet and well mannered, and like to tuck their nose into your neck and shoulder.

Ch Standish's Kenny Rogers (Kenny), came to us from BC in 2004.

OUR DOGS and THE CURRENT PACK:
Our first Border Terrier, Bernfield's Chelsea, (Chelsea) was a daughter of Am,Can Ch Penfawr Pepper (Imp), (Floss). 'Floss' had a Res CC in England before being sold to the USA. She was the top winning Border Terrier in the USA,(handled by Peter Green), before being sold to Canada where she also became the top winning show Border Terrier. We obtained her a couple of years after getting her daughter. She loved to play soccer, and had a great outlook on life. Before coming to North America she daily went on ten mile walks in the Welsh mountains.
To see the pedigrees, click on their names.
"Kenny", , pictured above, came to us from BC as an adult dog, and has fitted in well. He had already had Group placings before coming to us, but a missing tooth ended his show career. He has sired several Champions, in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, as well as dogs titling in tracking and agility.
"Oscar", In 2008 we welcomed a blue and tan male, Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone. He completed his Championship in 2010, and is a proven stud. He throws his great temperament and outgoing personality. He has sired several Champions, including the litter mates Ch Wimberway's Border Victory,RN, a Champion at 8 mos., and Ch Wimberway's Border Vindderella, Ch at 10 mos. Both with Best of Breed wins.
"Joey",(Ch Wimberway's Border Firecracker) by Ch Wimberway's Border Cox'n, out of Ch Trekhond's Bright and Breezy. A dark grizzle/tan, he completed his Championship easily and is a proven stud.
"Ricky", (Ch Wimberway's Border Hurricane) by Ch Ketka Wimberway Badger, out of Ch Trekhond's Bright and Breezy. "Ricky" was shown and completed his Championship with Group placings, all in one weekend. He is a tan rather than a tan/grizzle, and is a proven stud.
Banjo. (Ch Wimberway's Border Banjo). An affectionate, gentle dog, by Kenny x Ch Rubicon Remedy (Imp), aka Peachy. She earned 5 points towards her Championship in her first weekend out...and also a Group 4th,and completed her title in May/10.
"Wok" (Ch Wimberway's Border Top Secret TD,AgNV,AgIJV) In 2007, we had "Wok", a Group winner, come back from Alberta. A daughter of 'Kenny' out of Ch Wimberway's Border Legend (Pretzel), she is a smaller, working type terrier, and has had some very nice puppies for us. She ran her first agility trials in Sept/12, earning her Novice and Intermediate Jumpers, and Novice Standard titles as a Veteran (7.5 yrs of age). She earned her Tracking Dog title in June/10.
"Posey", (Wimberway's Border Exploits, by Ch Ketka Wimberway Badger x Rosecrest Border Celtie), 'Posey" has been shown, has 4 points towards her Championship.
"Whirligig"(Ch Wimberway's Border N'A Whirl, by Badger x Peachy) completed her Championship June/11 with several Group placings, after getting 8 points towards her Championship as a puppy, and had her first litter in the fall of 2011.
"Dolly", (Ch Wimberway's Border Destiny, by Sam x Gofer) completed her title while owned in BC, and also had several litters before returning to us in Dec/11.
We also have three young blue and tan female pups, all by Oscar. "Pip",(Wimberway's Border Remedy,RN) out of Peachy; "Cricket" bred by Rosecrest Kennels out of "Jeannie"; and "Ruby", also bred by Rosecrest kennels and out of Sprockett.. "Pip" has started her basic training in obedience, agility, ear5ned her RN, and may do some tracking.
The pups grow up in the house with the house dogs, other puppies, the house cats, etc., and enjoy their free time and cuddling up to watch TV in the evening.
The adults all have eye certification, are heart checked, and have hip and elbow certification. Before leaving us, our pups are also heart checked by our Vet. To see the pedigrees of the dogs, click on their names.
The terriers enjoy running in the fields with the bigger dogs, and some swim with them as well.
We have tunnels that we work with in the better weather, and they also get a chance to hunt around the round bales of hay, and we encourage them to hunt in the rock piles around the farm.
We show our dogs, and also work with them.'Gofer', (Ch Wimberway's Border Goferbroke) started visiting as a Therapy dog when she was 9 weeks old. She was a firm favourite with some of the residents. She was Best of Breed at the Terrier Breeders Specialty in Sudbury in September/00, and completed her Championship with Group placings in May/01. She is now retired from breeding and in a private home.

Ch Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone, (Oscar), free standing after completing his Championship, June, 2011.
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"Roxy" pictured at 5 months. By Ch Ketka Wimberway Badger x Ch Trekhond's Bright and Breezy. Owner A. Stelsovsky, Man.

RECENT WINNERS

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"Pip", (Wimberway's Border Remedy), 2 year old, completed her RN title, in 3 consecutive trials, Oct 6-7/12, at the EPS trials. "Pip" took a first placing in Novice B class on her fourth trial. Living with Dorrie Kirk, Powassan, and has been started in agility training as well.
By Ch Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone x Ch Rubicon Remedy.
"Wok" (Ch Wimberway's Border Top Secret TD, AgNJV,) completed her Novice Jumpers title and earned two legs towards her Novice standard title the first w/e of Sept. at the Sudbury club's agility trials. Two weeks later at the EPS tyrials, she completed her AgNV and her AgIJV titles.
"Tucker" (Ch Wimberway's Border Victory) earned the first leg to his RN title in early March. Owned, trained, and handled by Dana Kingsbury, Calgary, Alta.
The early 2012 shows in Alberta saw 'Stella' (Ch Wimberway's Border Vinerella) owned by Bev Embley, Calgary, Alberta, complete her Championship at 10 months of age. She earned most of her points in the late shows in 2011 from the Junior Puppy class. By Ch Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone x Ch Rubicon Remedy.
'Tucker'(Ch Wimberway's Border Victory) completed his Championsip in style at 8 months of age, in December 2011, with Best of Breed wins. Owned by Dana Kingsbury, Calgary, Alberta, and by Ch Trekhond's Wimberway Keystone x Ch Rubicon Remedy.
The only shows we had the Borders at in 2011 was the Algoma Dog Fanciers in June, and "Whirl" (Wimberway's Border N A Whirl completed her Championship there.
At the Algoma KC shows, Ontario, in June/10, "Oscar" (Trekhond's Wimberway Keepsake) our blue and tan male, completed his Championship, while "Posey" (Wimberway's Border Exploits) and "Whirl" (Wimberway's Border 'n a Whirl) both earned points towards their titles. "Oscar" also took a Group 4th, two Group 3rds, and a Group 2nd on the weekend, and "Whirl" won a couple of Best Puppy in Group awards..
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At the EPS Training Assoc. Tracking tests in early June/10, "Wok" (Ch Wimberway's Border Top Secret) earned her TD title, one of very few TD titles on Border terriers in Canada. She is also doing agility.
At the May/10 Sault Ste Marie KC shows, Ontario, "Ricky" (Wimberway's Border Hurricane) and "Banjo" (Wimberway's Border Banjo completed their Champoionships.
At the May/09 Sault Ste Marie shows, Ontario, "Joey" (Wimberway's Border Firecracker) completed his Championship. Ricky (Wimberway's Border Hurricane) earned his first points, as did Banjo (Wimberway's Border Banjo) and Posey (Wimberway's Border Exploits.)
At the May/09 Mill Bay shows in BC, two of our "Borders" were shown. Ann McPhee with 'Joey' (Wimberways Border Jig Trekhond) took the male points all 3 days, as well as a Gr 3rd, and BEST PUPPY IN SHOW on May 11. Kelly Grier with 'Dolly" (Wimberway's Border Destiny) took Best of Breed the first day, and the female points the other days, to complete her Championship at 2 years of age, in three weekends of showing. A couple of weeks later, 'Joey' completed his Championship as well.
We only showed the Borders on one w/e of shows in 2008, and our young homebred male Joey (Wimberway's Border Firecracker) came home with several Bests of Breed and more than half the points needed for his Championship.
We didn't show any Borders in 2007.
In Saskatchewan, previously in Nova Scotia, "Wimberway's Border Very Kate" has been doing well in Agility trials and earned her first Qualifying ribbons/scores. Owned, and trained by Pat Summers, she is by 'Badger' out of 'Rosie'.
"Pip", Wimberway's Border Wendigo, owned by Ian and Lisa Fettes of North Bay, Ont., completed her Championship at the Sudbury shows, mid Sept/06. By Ch Standish's Kenny Rogers (Kenny) x Ch Quirinus Wimberway Spark (Sparky). En route to her title, she took 6 Best Puppy In Group wins as well as a Gr 3rd and a Gr 4th, and finished her title at 10 mos of age.
In Alberta, Bev Embley had three of our Border Terriers to show, and all three completed their Championships in 2006: Wimberway's Border Venture, ("Chance") completed his Championship in August, while still a puppy. He is by Ch Ketka Wimberway Badger (Badger) x Rosecrest Border Celtie (Rosie). Wimberway's Border Top Secret, ("Ewok"), completed her Championship with a Group 1st. By Ch Standish's Kenny Rogers (Kenny), x Ch Wimberway's Border Legend (Pretzel). On the w/e of Feb 4-5/06, "Fluff", (Wimberway's Border Party Girl), took Best of Winners both days to complete her Championship in three weekends of showing. By Ch Standish's Kenny Rogers,(Kenny), out of Ch Wimberway's Border Goferbroke, (Gofer).
At the May/06 shows at Sault Ste Marie, Ont., Quirinus Wimberway Spark,("Sparky"), completed her Championship. By Little Man (Liam) out of Wimberway's Border Guinevieve, she was bred by Barbara Burns in Tenn., USA.
At the Temiskaming KC shows in Aug/05, "Pretzel", (Wimberway's Border Legend), took a Best of Breed and completed her Championship. By Ch Wimberway's Border Cox'n x Rosecrest Wimberway Ruf N Redi.
At the Sudbury KC shows in March/05, "Peachy", (Rubicon Remedy), took a major win to complete her Championship.
At the Temiskaming Shows at New Liskeard in Aug/04, "Peachy", "Pretzel", and "Sparky" took turns winning. All had Best of Breed wins, and Peachy had a Group 3rd and a Best Puppy in Group.
"Loki" (Wimberway's Border Loki), owned, trained, and handled by Julie Johnson, Illinois, USA. earned his first two legs to his Am CD title in mid March/04, with a 4th placing and 195 score, then earned his third leg, and a first placing with a 191 score, a few weeks later to complete his American CD title in style. He is now working towards his CDX.

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IN MEMORIUM
"Sam", (Ch Wimberway's Border Cox'n), (July 1996-Dec 2010)
"Sam"left us at over 14 and a half years. Pictured above when younger, he was retired and living in the house. A happy dog, he produced several Champions for us, including his son "Joey" (Ch Wimberway's Border Firecracker).
) "Kenny", (Ch Standish's Kenny Rogers) (March 29/01 - Apr 25/13). A good solid dog, with easy going personality, he sired several Champions as well as dogs competing in performance events. Bred in the US., he came to us from Ann McPhee (Trekhond) in BC as an adult and was retired from stud last year. Picture elsewhere on this page.

GROOMING
While many people keep their Border Terriers well groomed, tidy, and with a short coat, through regular brushing and stripping, the following pictures show progress in grooming from 'unkempt' to 'tidy'.
Hand stripping is not an art that should intimidate the pet or working terrier owner. When a terrier's coat is dead, it can easily be stripped out. Most terriers need to be stripped ever 6-9 months, and between strips, should be brushed out, and longer hairs can be removed as they appear.
There are various stripping knives available, but not vital to regular work on the coat. Some people use scissors around the feet, but a terrier that is used to being groomed and stripped from puppyhood, can be hand stripped there as well. If the dog is on a hard surface, there should not be a build up of hair between the pads.
The Border Terrier Club of America has a print out available on their web site with pictures and instructions for grooming. This can be obtained at: BTCA coat care.

A very shaggy dog has been thoroughly brushed out.
Some dogs need to be restrained on a grooming table, but others are content to stay on a table that has a non-slip surface while you work. Before any stripping can be done, the dog has to be brushed out - right through to the soft undercoat.

Stripping has been started,
Some people groom from the head to the tail, then down to the feet, others start at the tail and work forward, and some start with the feet and work upwards. In this instance, the back has been stripped from the shoulders to the tail.

Fully stripped
Once the body has been stripped, (back, sides, chest, and belly), the legs, head, and tail are also done. After a strip, it takes a while for the coat to settle, and it needs to be worked daily to get it into peak condition.

After a full strip, the length of time it takes to come into "show condition" will vary with the individual dog. Some dogs require a strip every 6 months, others may only need to be done once a year.

Regular brushing and "plucking" of stray hairs help to keep a Border Terrier looking need and tidy, but some people like a slightly longer coat and do not keep their dogs in "show trim".

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Breed Information

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STUD DOGS

A LITTLE HISTORY

OUR DOGS and THE CURRENT PACK:

RECENT WINNERS

GROOMING