Kara Christo Collies

03/26/2025

This pretty little poppet is seeking a new adventure. She will be 10 weeks old soon and is an absolute charmer. Health testing through UC Davis results:
DMS aabbCC
DM n/n
CN n/n
CEA a/a on exam mild CRC
MDR1 n/m
Rcd2 n/n

Sire GCH Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic ROM x CH Chatham Starlight on Snow.

Current on vaccines and deworming, microchipped and beginning leash training.

02/09/2025

UPDATE ***** NEITHER OF THSES PUPPIES ARE AVAILABLE!

Introducing my most recent additions. Three weeks old today. Sired by GCH Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic ROM x CH Chatham's Starlight on Snow. Thank you to Debbie Ferguson for allowing me to lease "Star" for this special litter. And thank you Cookie Jones for your part in making this happen. These babies would not be here if it weren't for my WONDERFUL husband, Michael, who was the "Star" transport service to and from her hot date. We were hoping for a few more little buns in the oven but are grateful to God for the two that we have! Blue boy and tri girl.

02/03/2025

Dona Williams, Taylor Lafferty, Barb Denen, Susan and Glenn Hurley, Laura LaConga,

02/03/2025

First of all a huge, thank you to the show committee for the Collie Club of Western PA! As usual, you put on an amazing event.

It was so wonderful to see everyone and to especially spend time with my grooming area mates Susan and Glenn Hurley (who made sure my freezer is well stocked with some delicious venison) and Barb Denen. I appreciated all your help babysitting dogs on the tables or at the photo set up. We are reserving that space for next year lol!

Now to wrap up the weekend. As previously posted, Kara Christo Flying First Class was winners bitch for a four point major on Saturday morning under judge June Penta. In the afternoon, Ivy was reserve winners bitch to the eventual best of breed winner under highly respected Collie breeder judge Dan Cardozza.

Moving onto Sunday morning, Ivy was again winners bitch and best of winners for a four point major under judge Terry Jennings. Her lovely blue sister Kara Christo Starry Starry Night, who was not sure she wanted to be a show dog on Saturday, decided to have some fun and went reserve winners to her sister. Then Sunday afternoon, the girls reversed roles and Heart went winners bitch for her first major while Ivy took the major reserve under judge Retha Cable.

I will let Taylor Lafferty do the Braggs for their mother CH Ona KaraChristo Stylish Elegance who had a very good excellent day yesterday! Thank you, Taylor for all you do to help Elan to shine! ❤️❤️

Thanks to Laura LaCongo and talented junior Laurel Griesbaum for helping me to wrangle both girls back into the winners ring at all 4 shows! I couldn’t have done it without your help.

You don’t have a weekend like this very often. I am grateful to God to have the stamina to continue to do what I love.

Puppies are sired by CH Ayrggeth Limerick Fly By Night x CH Ona KaraChristo Stylish Elegance.

01/29/2025

01/29/2025

Born December 24th these lovely, healthy babies will be looking for new adventures in approximately 3 to 4 weeks. They come from health tested champion parents. Some normal eyes expected. Health screenings and temperament tests scheduled. If you would like more information please send a message. Dee Varney Sherry Kronheim

12/29/2024

PS "Tulsi" is the sleeping baby in my profile picture.

Been a busy holiday season so I am late posting this. This is "Tulsi" aka Kara Christo Independent with her best friend Taylor Lafferty winning her second major. Thank you so much j. Robette Johns for finding my pretty girl in a quality packed line up at the St. Louis CC on 12/7. "Tulsi" is bred by me and Amanda Jordan, owned by me. Sired by GCH Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic x CH Ona KaraChristo Stylish Elegance.

12/29/2024

Been a busy holiday season so I am late posting this. This is "Tulsi" aka Kara Christo Independent with her best friend Taylor Lafferty winning her second major. Thank you so much j. Robette Johns for finding my pretty girl in a quality packed line up at the St. Louis CC on 12/7. "Tulsi" is bred by me and Amanda Jordan, owned by me. Sired by GCH Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic x CH Ona KaraChristo Stylish Elegance.

11/18/2024

Back at it in the ring again. November 9 and 10th were spent at the Cleveland collie club specialties in Medina Ohio. Although Saturday was a quiet day, I’m happy to say all the dogs I showed showed extremely well and looked great. On Sunday morning, the smooth entry sparkled, but no love. However, my own little Tulsi, Kara Christo Independent went reserve to the major under judge Rebecca Myers. 

Then this past weekend at the four days in Columbus, Ohio, Tulsi was reserved twice and winners once. We need every point so of course we will take it!

Cloverleaf Creekwood Vanilla Sky owned and bred by Dee Varney, Robin Reed and Virginia Reed Mehr, sparkled in the ring but again unfortunately no love from the judges.

09/23/2024

Recap of the Butler kennel club shows held in Newcastle Pennsylvania this past weekend. Saturday was pretty unremarkable for both my entries. But Sunday was a whole different story. The young sheltie male that we are starting out Homespun Kaskade Orion’s Moon river won a four-point major by going winner, dog best of winners. Congratulations to owners Mary Lou, Williamson, Julie Iverson, Perry New and Carol DeMoss, and a special congrats to Julie his breeder. I think we will have a lot of fun in the near future with this little guy. 

And on to collies. My own pretty little naked, Kara Christo Refiner’s Fire decided that the show wasn’t as bad as she thought the day before and behaved a little better to win a three point major. This is Ember‘s third major so I guess I have to finish her now! Lol . Hopefully she will continue to grow like it more and more.

08/27/2024

***UPDATE***THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. WHEN YOU CAN PLACE A MUCH-LOVED PUPPY IN A GREAT HOME AND THAT GREAT HOME BELONGS TO AN OLD FRIEND YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IN YEARS. SO WONDERFUL TO CONNECT WITH YOU AGAIN TC GRAY! ENJOY DELLA TO THE FULLEST!

This pretty princess is 9 weeks old today. She is current on vaccines and dewormings, and has her microchip implanted. Her eye grading is normal by our board certified veterinary ophthalmologist. Her daddy is a handsome young champion and her mommy is a beauty who does not like the show ring. Both of them have excellent health clearances. She is waiting for someone to come along and steal her heart. If you have a place in your heart and home for this sweet cuddle bug please send me a private message for more info.

08/19/2024

****UPDATE***** Minty goes to her new home later today! Thank you Stacy Monahan for sending a good friend to make this little girl's dreams come true. Nothing better than a personal referral from someone you love and respect.

Minty fresh! This sweet little precious breath of fresh air is already to walk into your life and steal your heart. Champion sire and Champion dam both with excellent health testing. Current on vaccines, deworming, microchip implanted, excellent well health visit and eye exam. She too temperament tested as one who can just do it all. She is extremely people-oriented, her little tail never stops wagging. If you would like her to wag her way into your life please don't hesitate to reach out.