Hello I am Abigail Melonie,  My passion for the Rough Collie started in 1993, When looking for a pet for my 12-year-old son.  In 1992, my health & lifestyle seriously changed, I had to build a new life, so I deliberately did not look at cuteness, size, popularity; instead, I looked at temperament, loyalty, required exercise, in my search for a dog for my boy.  So when our Vet said “A Rough Collie!” I was in awe of its beauty, so began a passion for my first bitch, who accompanied me everywhere, became best friend to all, with the soundest of advice from her breeder, the late Gill Brown, on socializing.  Socializing in Gill’s vocabulary was traffic noise, vacuum sounds, tv, horses, dogs, screaming children, loud bangs, prams, bicycles, in other words, everyday life.  So initially purchased as my son’s dog, she was everyone’s dog, loved by all in our community.

I met Ian in 2006, introduced him to Gill who immediately saw his bond with dogs, especially has he had been denied contact with them, due to his asthma as a child, yes we left with one of her special babies under Ian’s arm.  So as a team we grew and our kennel name was inspired. In Native American language “Atira” means Mother of Earth, “Kin” meaning family, of which we all are! Every species on our planet are essential for balance, the relationship between Man and Dog not only relying on the planet but intricate in Every way to each other.

As multiple Collie owners over the last three decades, living in a licensed home dog boarding home, for all breeds including many, many collies, has been a privilege to share their world.  It was natural for my husband and I to progress into the future Rough Collie health when mentored by a breeder who had worked for 40 years, improving the health of the breed.

With our new knowledge, using our hands on methodology of puppy rearing from birth, together with age-appropriate stimulation, we help to prepare a new puppy for their new lifestyle and the world with their new owners.  We would love to know that in the future, our Grand Children’s own Grandchildren could enjoy sharing their home with this beautiful dog.

Wicani Licence to Thrill  
DOB 18.6.2017 
Sire Orionsview Blue Knight x Dam Van M Tarantella (Imp Usa)

Wicani Smokestack Lightning
Sire  Wicani Paint by Numbers  x Dam Wicani Veiled Promise  
DOB 5.11.2017