Remembering ..............
Ella (L), Frobisher (C) and Marian at Crufts 1976 where both Ella and Frobisher won their classes.
Nigella Farrier
"Frobisher"
Sire: Beagold Haresfoot Coffee
Dam: Dog Rose Of Tambora
Our first Beardie, Frobisher, with our son Christopher enjoying a day's camping in the back garden, summer 1986. Frobisher was born January 1973 and died June 1987.
Ch Blumberg Diotima Steel JW
"Ella"
Sire: Ch Brambledale Balthazar
Dam: Davealex Highland Abbe
Ella was born 15th March 1974 and died 7th March 1985. Four Challenge Certificates and one Reserve Challenge Certificate, Best Bitch Crufts 1982, Best Puppy In Show Bearded Collie Club Championship Show 1974, Junior Warrant
"Ella" is dam of:
Ch Diotima Dream Baby
"Dream"
Sire: Ch Pepperland Lyric John At Potterdale
Dam: Ch Blumberg Diotima Steel JW
Dream was born 13th October 1980, died 23rd July 1996. Seven Challenge Certificates and nine Reserve Challenge Certificates, Best Bitch Crufts 1985, Reserve Best Bitch Crufts 1992 from Veteran, Best In Show at both the Bearded Collie Club and Southern Counties Bearded Collie Clubs Open Shows in 1983.
"Dream" is dam of:
Ch Diotima Gabriella JW
"Gabbi"
Sire: Ch Orora's Frank
Dam: Ch Diotima Dream Baby
Gabbi was born 30th June 1984 died 18th August 2001. Three Challenge Certificates and four Reserve Challenge Certificates including one from Vintage (over 10 years), Best Bitch Crufts 1988, Junior Warrant
"Gabbi" is dam of:
Ch Diotima With Grace
"Tweetie"
Sire: Ch Potterdale Just William
Dam: Ch Diotima Gabriella JW
Tweetie was born 29th April 1990, died 14th March 2005. Nine Challenge Certificates and two Reserve Challenge Certificates, Best Bitch and Best of Breed Crufts 1995, Reserve Best Bitch Crufts 1999 from Veteran, Reserve Best In Show Bearded Collie Club Championship Show 1995, Reserve Best In Show Eastern Bearded Collie Association Championship Show 1995 and Top Winning Bitch 1995.
"Gabbi" is dam of:
Diotima Love Bug JW
"Teddy"
Sire: Ch Moonhill's Midnight Treasure
Dam: Ch Diotima Gabriella JW
Teddy was born 30th November 1986 died 6th July 1999. Best Dog and Reserve Best In Show Bearded Collie Club Open Show 1991, Junior Warrant.
"Gabbi" is dam of:
Diotima Tiger Lily
"Lily"
Sire: Ch Scapafield Starry Knight At Sunnyvale
Dam: Ch Diotima Gabriella
Lily was born 7th March 1989 and died 13th December 2005. She is the dam of Am Ch Diotima Take A Look (Winners Dog at the BCCA National Specialty in 1996) and Am Ch Diotima Take A Bow At Chelsic, both by Ch Brenriga's Double Take. Lily was a true unsung heroine. Every litter born at Diotima during a 15 year period was mothered, nurtured and loved by her, whether or not they were her puppies!! Although Lily had a very limited show career, her contribution to our lives was invaluable.
Ch Natterjack's Just Perfect For Diotima
"Wilma"
Sire: Ch Potterdale Just William
Dam: Ch Diotima Blue Kisses To Natterjack
Wilma was born on 2nd September 1994 and died on 5th February 2007. She is the dam of Ch Diotima Lightsome, Australian Ch Diotima Crest Of A Wave, Am Ch Diotima Sea Eagle, Am & UK Ch Diotima Always On My Mind and Swe, Nor, Fin & UK Ch Diotima Sea Wolf At Ramsgrove JW. Sea Wolf was Top Beardie 2004. Wilma won three Challenge Certificates and two Reserve Challenge Certificates. She was Best In Show at the North Of England Bearded Collie Club's Championship Show 1999 and Reserve Best Bitch at Crufts in 2004 from the Veteran class. She was also Top Brood Bitch in 2003.
Diotima Silver Wedding
"Charlie"
Sire: Ch Potterdale Preclusion
Dam: Ch Diotima With Grace
Charlie, lived with his family Sue, Tony and Alex Nicholl, but always spent his holidays with us and was regarded as a much loved member of our family. Charlie wasn't a show dog but had one of the sweetest characters we've ever known. He loved everyone and everything, but, most of all, his family, Sue, Tony and Alex. Charlie loved agility but, even better, he loved to burst airborne soap bubbles, a trick that earned him first place in the Best Trick category at a local show.
Sue and Charlie in action at the BCC Golden Jubilee celebrations 2005
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