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All the Hollybridge border terriers are line bred to Mrs Bertha Sullivan’s World famous DANDYHOW kennel. My first bitch, Dandyhow Sweet Corn (Lucy) 1983/96 a bitch who although she didn’t like the show ring had a wonderful nature and who passed on her courageous and loving personality to her descendants

Nicky a pup planned long ago ,when Hollybridge Katy was mated to the lovely Ch Digbrack Rambler.their daughter Hollybridge Isla was the last puppy Sam sired in his 12th year.It was always hoped that Isla would be mated to Jack and with luck produce some nice puppies.
Nicky was born on the 12th June 2002.

LAMENT OF A LADY WHO'S GONE TO THE DOGS

There was a time, there really was,
When I was sweet and tender;
When SHOW DOG meant a Disney Star,
and Bitch was not a gender.

I went to bed at half past ten;
I went to Church on Sunday;
On Saturday I baked the cakes
And did the wash on Monday.

But then I got a certain pup,
And an erstwhile friend said, "SHOW",
And so I did and so I do,
OH! What I didn't know.

I used to dress with flair and style,
That was the life, don't knock it.
But now each dress from bed to ball
Must have a good bait pocket.

I used to have a certain air,
I wallowed in nice perfume,
I used to smell of Nuit D' Amour,
Now I smell like Mr. Groom.

My furniture was haut decor,
My pets a tank of guppies.
Now I've furniture unstuffed,
And well-adjusted puppies.

Once I spoke in pristine prose,
In dulcet tones and frail,
But now I'm using language,
That would turn a sailor pale.

I was taught to be well-groomed
No matter where I went.
Now all the grooming that I do
Is in the Handler's tent.

I used to long for furs and jewels
And a figure classed as super,
Now the thing I yearn for most
Is a nice new Pooper-Scooper.

I adored a man who murmured verse
Through intimate little dinners,
But now the words I thrill to hear,
Are just three - "Best of Winners"

I rise at dawn and pack the car
The road ahead's a long one.
The one I routed on the maps
Invariably's the wrong one.

I really love this doggy life
I wouldn't care to change it.
But when I get that BEST IN SHOW.
I plan to rearrange it;

When my time on earth is done
I'll go without much nudging
Just give me three weeks closing date
and let me know who's judging.

(AUTHOR UNKNOWN)

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