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 The Makers Mark - 'Marcus'
Sire Wicani Simon Templar Dam Wicani Copper Countess
DOB 21.12.2018

DNA tests
DMS TEST AabbCc
DNA DM Clear, Non Carrier, Test performed on 26 August 2020; aged 1 years, 8 months
DNA - PRA (rcd2) Clear, Non Carrier Test performed on 26 August 2020; aged 1 years, 8 months
DNA - CEA/CH Clear, Non CarrierTest performed on 26 August 2020; aged 1 years, 8 months
DNA - MDR1 Clear, Non Carrier Test performed on 27 August 2020; aged 1 years, 8 months

 

 
Atirakin Wild Hialeah - Prairie
Wicani Smokestack Lightning x Wicani Licence to Thrill
DNA tests
DMS aabbCC
DNA – DM Clear, Non Carrier,Test performed on 16 June 2021; aged 1 years, 2 months
DNA - PRA (rcd2) Clear, Non CarrierTest performed on 16 June 2021; aged 1 years, 2 months
DNA - CEA/CH Clear, Non CarrierTest performed on 16 June 2021; aged 1 years, 2 months
DNA - MDR1 Clear, Non Carrier Test performed on 16 June 2021; aged 1 years, 2 months

 

 

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

Health Stats:     
CEA Non-carrier +/+ (A)
MDR1 +/+ (A) Non Carrier
rcd2-PRA   Non Carrier
Hyperuricosuria   N/N     NON-CARRIER
DM N/N (EXON 2)   N/N   NON -CARRIER
DMS  AabbCC
Bred by Mr K J & Mrs A Harvey 

 

Blue Merle and Tri Colour Rough Collie Puppies due end of April 2020
All puppies will be guaranteed that they will not be affected by CEA, MDR1, DM

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

Bred by Mr K J & Mrs A Harvey
Health Stats        CEA Non-carrier +/+ (A)
MDR1 +/+ (A)
DM +/+  (A)
DMS  aabbCC

 

 

Ian and Abigail Melonie
Burnham On Sea, Somerset

Telephone
01278 786836  /   07876236793  / 07788243428

email: abigail@atirakin.co.uk 

WEBSITE

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