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Classic Kennels was founded in May 1977 by Roy and Joni Ramsey and is now a 3-generational Hobby/Show Kennel working together for the better of the breeds each one loves and cherishes...

Rough Collie Show Brags

 
   
   
   
   
   
   

RBIS VDSCH Goodwin's Classic Quest For Gold (Luke) earned a 1st place in the
Stud Dog class (all breeds) out of 20 entries. So proud of this boy!!

Goodwin's Classic Quest For Gold (Luke - May 2022)

Thank you to judge Monique Sporck for finding Luke in an impressive lineup of collies from around the world at a UK-based virtual dog show

Goodwin's Classic Quest for Gold (Luke)

Goodwin's Classic Quest For Gold (Luke) earned a RDCC at a UK-based show.

MultiCH Classic's Dreams of Redemption

MultiCH Classic's Dreams of Redemption

Goodwin's Classic Quest for Gold (Luke) earned a 5th place win in the All Varieties Puppy class out of 35 puppies

Goodwin's Classic Quest for Gold (Luke) earned Best of Breed
Thank you judge Linda Rusinko (Jan. 2022)

Goodwin's Classic Quest for Gold wins Best of Breed Puppy
Dec. 2021

Goodwin's Classic Quest For Gold (Luke) earned Best of Breed Puppy
At the Jack Russell Terrier & Friends UK-Based Virtual dog show
Thank you judge Sylvia Scherpenisse Van Beveren




Congratulations to Wyatt (Nat/IntCH Classic's Image In Gold) for winning his class at a UK-based Virtual Championship show

Nat/IntCH Classic's Image In Gold (Wyatt) won 5th out of a 56 entries
of FCI, AKC, and CKC registered dogs from around the world in a UK based Virtual Show

Nat/IntCH Classic's Image In Gold "Wyatt" earned a Pastoral Puppy Group 2 at a UK based virtual show
Thank you judge Melanie Lewis (5/2021)

Thank you to Judge Tina Chase for recognizing these amazing girls!!
Nat/IntCH Classic's Trust In The Promise (Angelina); Nat/IntCH Classic's His Hand Is Upon Me (Sasha); and NatCH Classic's Closer To The Dream (Arianna)





Thank you to judge Kathryn Martel for this honor!

Classic's Cherokee Legend earned her National and International Championship

Naomi also earned a Herding Group First under judge Gaye Lynn Todd (pictured)

 

   

DreamChaser Classic View Of Th' Clouds earned his National and International Championship

Stetson now resides in Ohio with his new family.

   

DreamChaser Classic Conundrum earned his National and International Championship

Zane also earned 3 Herding Group Firsts (judges Gloria Kerr, Patricia Aida Mendoza, and Juliann Bitter) and a Reserve Best In Show Puppy under judges Juliann Bitter and Dr. A. Todd Miller

Exhibited by Cathy Olish and Classic Kennels; owned by Cathy Olish

   

Classic's Image In Gold earned his National and International Championship in June 2019

 

   

Goodwin's Amidst The Flood earned his International and National JR Championship

*Thank you AKC, Canadien, IABCA &Canadian judges Charles Bett, Juliann Bitter, Letitia Bett and Herman "Butch" Stiefferman

Bred by Goodwin Collies, Owned by Classic Kennels; Exhibited by Cathy Olish

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption earned his adult National Championship as well as Herding Group 3rd placements.

*Thank you AKC, Canadien, IABCA & FCI judges Charles Bett, Robin Hug, Letitia Bett and Natasha Davidovic

   

Classic's Keeper Of The Flame earned his AKC CD Title.

We are so proud of both Jason and his "mom" Cathy!

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption earned his Honor Championship as well as Herding Group 2nd placements.

*Thank you AKC, Canadien, IABCA & FCI judges Charles Bett, Robin Hug, Letitia Bett and Natasha Davidovic

   

NatJR CH/IntJR CH/IntCH Classic's Song of Praise earned her adult National and Honors Championships.

Pictured here with Canadian judge Daniel Augustus winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 1.

Melody also earned a Herding Group 3 under Canadian judge Darle Heck the same weekend.

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption

Pictured here with AKC & IABCA judge Juliann Bitter winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 1

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption

Pictured here with AKC & IABCA judge Robin Hug winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 1

   

NatJR CH/IntJR CH Classic's Song of Praise earned her adult International Championship.

Pictured here with AKC & IABCA judge Herman "Butch" Stiefferman, Jr. winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 3.

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption earned his National and International Championship.

Pictured here with AKC judge Thomas Carneal winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 2

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption

Pictured here with AKC & IABCA judge Herman "Butch" Stiefferman, Jr. winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 1

   

Classic's Dreams of Redemption

Pictured here with AKC & IABCA judge Juliann Bitter winning Best of Breed and Herding Group 3

   

Classic's Keeper Of The Flame earned is AKC Rally Excellent Title.

Great job Cathy & Jason!! Such determination going over that jump!

   

Classic's Keeper Of The Flame earned his AKC Rally Advanced Title.

Cathy and Jason make us proud every time they step into the ring!

   

Classic's If Hearts Could Talk earned his National and International Championship. He also earned a Best of Breed placement and Herding Group 3rd.

"Levi" resides with his owners, David and Marian in NE.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Herman Stiefferman, Karen Martin, Robin Hug and Nelson Huber

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2014

   

Classic's Something To Talk About earned his National and International Championship. He also earned a Best of Breed placement and Herding Group 2nd.

"Luke" resides with Mary at Orchard View Collies in IL

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Herman Stiefferman, Karen Martin, Robin Hug and Nelson Huber

**Thank you Cathy Olish for handling Luke to a Group 2 win!

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2014

   

Classic's Something To Talk About earned his National and International Championship. He also earned a Best of Breed placement and Herding Group 3rd.

"Luke" resides with Mary at Orchard View Collies in IL.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Herman Stiefferman, Karen Martin, Robin Hug and Nelson Huber

 

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2014

   

Classic's Keeper Of The Flame obtained an National Championship.

Thank you Cathy for being so committed to the breed!

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Herman Stiefferman, Karen Martin, Robin Hug and Nelson Huber

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2014

   

Classic's On Clouds of Glory earned his National and International Championship. He also has numerous Best of Breed placements as well as several Herding Group placements.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Honey Glendinning, Herman Stiefferman, and Ann Hearn

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2013

   

TDC's Rockn' & Rolln With Van M obtained his International Championship and has multiple Best of Breed Wins. He was the sire in our Best in Show - Breeder Group win.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, & Jean Pero in 2013

 

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2013

 

International Champion Classic's His Hand Is Upon Me obtained her National Championship.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, & Jean Pero in 2013

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

 

 

 

Classic's Majestic Lady Keeps Rockn' earned her International and National Championship as well as multiple Best of Breed placements.

Congratulations to Kim and Elsa for a job well done! Elsa is pictured here at 9 months.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

** Elsa obtained her adult International Championship in May 2014 and earned a Herding Group 2nd. (We are so proud of both Elsa and her owner, Kim!!!)

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

   

Classic's Dare To Dream obtained an International & National Championship along with Best of Breed and helped in our Best in Show - Breeder Group win.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

"Mason" is now residing with his new owner, Harry, in St. Louis, MO.

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

   

Classic's Song Of Praise obtained an International & National Championship along with Best of Breed and helped in our Best in Show - Breeder Group win. She also earned a Herding Group Second placement (thank you to Judge Juliann Bitter). She is pictured here at 6 months old.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013


Classic's Keeper Of The Flame obtained an International Championship. He helped Classic Kennels to our Best in Show - Breeder Group win.

Congratulations to Cathy and Jason for a job well done! Jason is owned by Cathy Olish. Jason is pictured here at 14 months.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

 

Classic's Capture The Dream obtained an International & National Championship along with Best of Breed and helped in our Best in Show - Breeder Group win. Pictured here at 13 months old.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

"Maggie" is now residing with Teresa near San Diego, CA!

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

 

Classic's Chase The Dawn obtained an International & National Championship along with Best of Breed and helped in our Best in Show - Breeder Group win. She is pictured here at 6 months old.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges Juliann Bitter, Nelson Huber, Jean Pero & Robin Hug.

Photo courtesy of Don Meyer Photography Copyrighted 2013

 

Best In Show - Breeder Group
Top left: Int CH TDC's Rockn & Rolln With Van M
Middle Row (left to right): Int CH Classic's Keeper Of The Flame (owned by Cathy Olish); Int/Nat CH Classic's Dare To Dream

Bottom Row (left to right): Int/Nat CH Classic's Chase The Dawn; Int/Nat CH Classic's Song Of Praise; Int/Nat CH Classic's Caputre The Dream

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2013

 

Classic's Keeper Of The Flame obtained an UKC Rally Level 1 Title at the UKC Gateway Nationals 2013 at Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO. Wonderful job Cathy and Jason, you make us all proud!

 

Classic's Trust in the Promise obtained an International and National Championship along with multiple best of breed wins.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges David Brown, Juliann Bitter, Richard Samide and Josef Mravik

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2012

 

Classic's His Hand is Upon Me obtained an International Championship along with multiple best of breed wins.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges David Brown, Richard Samide and Josef Mravik in 2012

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2012

 

Classic's Closer to the Dream obtained a National Championship.

Thank you AKC & IABCA judges David Brown, Juliann Bitter, and Richard Samide

Photo courtesy of Classic Kennels Copyrighted 2012

 


Best in Show - Breeder Group
IABCA shows - 1999

From left to right: CAC/CACIB/CACH-S Classic's Let the Rumors Fly; CACIB CH Classic's Dreams Die Hard; CAC/CACIB/CACH-B Classic's Encore Performance, CGC; CAC/CACIB/CACH-S Heirlair Bugsy Malone, CGC, CAC/CACIB/CACH Classic's Above The Law (owned by Jan Courtney), CGC; CAC/CACIB/CACH Classic's Casta Giant Shadow, CD, RE (owned by Cathy Olish)

Photo courtesy of Bill Meyer Photography Copyrighted 1999

 

Heirlair Bugsy Malone obtained a National, International, Honors in Bronze and Honors in Silver Championship as well as multiple Best of Breed wins and Herding Group placements. He also earned his Canine Good Citizen certification.

 

Classic's Let the Rumors Fly obtained numerous puppy championships through the IABCA as well as a National, International, Honors in Bronze and Honors in Silver Championship. He was a multiple Best of Breed winner and held numerous Herding Group placements.

Marnus Law and Order obtained a National and International Championship as well as his Canine Good Citizen certification.

 

Classic's Rough and Tumble Heart obtained a National and International Championship as well as her Canine Good Citizen certification.
 

Classic's Let's Talk Ethics obtained an International Championship as well as multiple Best of Breed wins and Herding Group placements.

 

Classic's Out for Justice obtained a National, International and Honors Championship as well as multiple Best of Breed wins. He also obtained his Canine Good Citizen certification.
 

Classic's Above the Law obtained his National, International and Honors Championship as well as his Canine Good Citizen certification.
 

Classic's Dreams Die Hard obtained his International Championship along with several points towards his AKC Championship, multiple Best of Breed and Herding Group placements.
 


Classic's Casta Giant Shadow obtained his National, International and Honors Championships along with his Companion Dog (CD) and Rally Ecellent (RE) titles. Adam was the first rough coated collie to obtain a RE title. He was also protection trained.
Owned by Cathy Olish -- Thank you for your commitment to the breed!

 

Classic's Educated Guess obtained his National and International Championships
as well as his Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) and RAE III titles.

Owned by Cathy Olish -- Thank you for your commitment to the breed!
 

Classic's Eye of the Storm obtained his National Championship as well as multiple Best of Breed placements. He also earned his Companion Dog (CD) and Rally Excellent (RE) titles.
Owned by Cathy Olish -- Thank you for your commitment to the breed!
 

Classic's Autumn Mist Paladin (Pal) excelled at obedience and herding. His "mom" Anita worked tirelessly with Pal gathering titles and awards throughout his career. We are so proud of both Pal and Anita for all their successes! Pal was truly Anita's heart dog.

 

Classic's Heir to the Throne earned his Companion Dog (CD) and Herding Trials (HT) titles. He was also protection trained.
Classic's Storm at Sea earned his Companion Dog (CD), Herding Trials (HT) and Canine Good Citizen titles.

Owned by Cathy Olish -- Thank you for your commitment to the breed!