O'my! Border Collies

Valor is a striking blue/white boy from our only breeding of Wish (AKC GCH CH HarborMist Dare To Dream OA OAJ NF DS TKN CGC, AOM*) x Hops (AKC CH Legacy's Sweetwater Blue BN RA PT NA NAJ OF DE DMX DDSE TKI). You can click here to see this litter of three which produced versatile puppies in which all 3 are AKC Champions in Conformation. 

Valor is an outgoing, charismatic dog with a truly exceptional temperament and an unmistakable presence. Friendly to every human and canine he meets, he combines confidence with a strong desire to work as a team. From the very beginning, Valor stood out for his biddability and heart. He excelled in his puppy foundations, earning his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Trick Dog titles at just 3 months of age, followed by his Rally Novice (RN) at 6 months. At only 9 months old, he earned his first 3-point major toward his conformation championship. After spending some time in performance, when he returned to the breed ring he swept his classes and finished his AKC Championship shortly after turning two.

As an adult, Valor has continued to shine. He quickly completed his Grand and Bronze Championship, earning multiple wins and Owner-Handled Group placements along the way. He is a nice moderate well moving dog, with good leg under him. He is quick footed, agile, and light on his feet. He earned his AKC Rally Championship quickly with high scores, finishing at the prestigious AKC Royal Canin National Championship, a testament to his consistency, focus, teamwork, and joyful performance style. 

In performance, Valor remains an honest, driven worker with excellent work ethic and focus. He has been a consistent competitor in dock diving, qualifying for multiple Regional/National events in both Master Distance and Senior Air Retrieve. He loves disc and brings great natural hops and tracking ability to the game. While agility has not been a primary focus, Valor is a thoughtful, team-oriented partner who reads lines well, is a good jumper, and truly enjoys playing the game with his handler. He is a fast learner and loves to learn. 

When he's not training and competing, Valor is exceptionally easy to live with. He has a solid, stable temperament and is a devoted companion to Cindy, often found contentedly at her feet throughout the day. Valor is also a certified Therapy Dog, a role he truly loves. He enjoys visiting to provide companionship and smiles, happily sharing his sweet and gentle nature and offering tricks to brighten someone’s day. 

Valor is the kind of dog who can do it all, but what he values most is doing it with his person, whether that’s in the ring, on the field, or quietly offering comfort to those who need it most.

We are very excited to see what Valor will continue to accomplish throughout his career with his co-owner, Cindy, who also co-owns Shine (Dare/Spryte) and Preacherman (ReCon/Shine).