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Gayle Kaye's three Collie dogs standing outside on grass

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

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Incredible Individuals of the Collie World

Gayle Kaye and Dr. James McCain made immeasurable contributions to the American Kennel Club and the sport of purebred dogs. Read more.

October 16, 202213 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

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Happy Birthday, Svend Jensen – Man With the Right Stuff

Svend created one of the most pivotal moments in Collie history at the CCA National Specialty when he awarded BOB to Smooth Collie.

July 26, 202210 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

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Devastating Fire Hits Dick Korn’s Rumbo Trailer

Popular dog show personality and vendor, Dick Korn, traveled to Perry, Georgia, to set up his RUMBO Pet Supplies booth for the Honeysuckle

July 18, 20223 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

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Remembering Wayne Boyd – A Beloved Friend

Friends are the most wonderful part of living, and my family is truly blessed that Wayne Boyd was one of our most special ones! Known as a

May 16, 20227 min read

The Quarter Century Collie Group Honors Larry Willeford with the Right Stuff Award

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

The Quarter Century Collie Group Honors Larry Willeford with the Right Stuff Award

When Tom Coen and Pam Eddy broke the silence and everyone learned that Larry Willeford would receive the Right Stuff Award, Larry was totally

April 14, 20226 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

The Quarter Century Collie Group Inducts Edith Levine into the Hall of Fame

Master of Ceremonies, Tom Coen, announced the recipient of this year’s Hall of Fame inductee, Edith Levine.

April 14, 20224 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Remembering Ronald H Menaker

Remembering Ronald H Menaker – It would take all of the big words to describe Ronald. H. Menaker. His brilliance touched every aspect of his

March 16, 202212 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Remembering Joseph E. Gregory

Joseph Gregory led an enviable life doing the things he loved most and sharing them with his wife, Mamie, and his two very successful

February 10, 20229 min read

Time Flies When We’re Having Fun | Has It Really Been 30 Years?

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Time Flies When We’re Having Fun | Has It Really Been 30 Years?

Time Flies When We’re Having Fun | Has It Really Been 30 Years? When I was only four years old, my love for TV’s Lassie prompted my paren

December 22, 20214 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Lines From Linda

Greenville Kennel Club Honors Fallen Hero Sgt. Conley Jumper

Greenville Kennel Club Honors Fallen Hero Sgt. Conley Jumper | Sgt. Conley Jumper responded to a call to assist fellow deputies attempting

September 15, 20217 min read

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Eric Ringle Lived His Dreams | From Junior To Judge

When Robin and Cindy Stansell called to tell me the sad news that our friend Eric Ringle had passed away, my mind was flooded with happy memories of him.

June 13, 202113 min read

Frank Sabella: Reflecting On 91 Fabulous years

Linda Ayers Turner Knorr

Dog Show Community

Frank Sabella: Reflecting On 91 Fabulous years

When I learned that our dog world had to say goodbye to another great legend, Frank Sabella, my mind raced back to a glorious Spring California afternoon visit with him 29 years ago.

April 15, 20211 min read

“Doctor Dogs”, Maria Goodavage’s Captivating Masterpiece

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“Doctor Dogs”, Maria Goodavage’s Captivating Masterpiece

Don't miss a story.

Incredible Individuals of the Collie World

Happy Birthday, Svend Jensen – Man With the Right Stuff

Devastating Fire Hits Dick Korn’s Rumbo Trailer

Remembering Wayne Boyd – A Beloved Friend

The Quarter Century Collie Group Honors Larry Willeford with the Right Stuff Award

The Quarter Century Collie Group Inducts Edith Levine into the Hall of Fame

Remembering Ronald H Menaker

Remembering Joseph E. Gregory

Time Flies When We’re Having Fun | Has It Really Been 30 Years?

Greenville Kennel Club Honors Fallen Hero Sgt. Conley Jumper

Eric Ringle Lived His Dreams | From Junior To Judge

Frank Sabella: Reflecting On 91 Fabulous years