Late 2007-2008 was very hard for us at Pennylane. We lost several of our all-time favorite dogs for a variety of reasons. They are always here for too short a time, but they live on in our memories and in our puppies as their contribution to our breeding programs stay evident over time.

Please visit my new page, to share the memory and the joy of their time with us.

IN MEMORY OF - PENNYLANE PAST

Another Collie Club of America National Specialty has now come and gone, but we have some wonderful memories to keep forever. Congratulations to all the winners, and to all that participated in Collies Under the Big Top 2008 at La Cross Wisconsin. This year, Dawn Bromley DVM, Rebecca Czajkowski and I loaded up the van with some very out-of-coat puppies and pulled out all the stops to have the best time ever and we certainly did just that.

Congratulations to Nancy Nelson in Norwalk CT for finishing her lovely smooth girl, Ch. Pennylane's Bit of Sunshine this year.

This is Ch. Pennylane's Dream Come True. He is a Percy son and finished exclusively owner handed with his owner Rebecca Czajkowski of Chicago Illinois.

Meet Champion Pennylane's Pervasive and see his pedigree.

This wonderful blue dog is just my pride and joy. He is sired by Highcroft Nightline. Percy has left us speechless! His first day at the dog show and he wins an impressive 4-point major from the puppy classes. He took his second major from the BBE Class on January 29, in Grayslake IL over specials and his third major in Bloomington summer of 07. We are so very proud of this baby and has continued to improve with maturity. After more than a year out of the show circuit due to my back problems, he and I returned this summer for that last single point. On July 5, 2009, at DeKalb Illinois, Percy received the last needed WD and BOW under judge Richard Lashbrook. Percy is a DNA non-Carrier for Gray Collie Syndrome, he is OFA HIPS EXCELLENT, and OFA Thyroid Normal.

You can see pictures of all our beautiful girls at LOVELY LADIES OF PENNYLANE Page

See how Pretty is growing up now. She went from cute as a button to a dynamic Group placing show dog.

Pennylane's Pretty Is

VISIT OUR PHOTO GALLERY TO SEE MORE PENNYLANE COLLIES

This page takes a while to load as does the Collie History page, but the pictures bring the pedigrees to life

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Our Odie is now looking better then ever. He is OFA EXCELLENT. His poetic movement, striking ring presence, and lovely, sweet eye just begs for a second look from every judge he has gone under. Odie is normal thyroid, mild CRC, and has that true Collie temperament. Take a look at his page for more details and pedigree. Odie's sire, CH Marnus Golden Ruler ROM, was Best Stud Dog at the 2000 Nationals. Congratulations to the Kellers of Marnus Collies. He is now living with friends in his retirement home. Odie is a DNA Non-Carrier for Gray Collie Syndrome.

Take a look at some of the famous dogs behind Pennylane Collies and many other kennels.

This page takes a while to load, but it is full of beautiful pictures and well worth the wait. Click, then go get a cup of coffee so you can really enjoy the journey.

If you like your fun on the rough side...check out our pups

If you like your fun nice and smooth....we can do that too.

you can phone me at 309-534-8562

Peggy Melton

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