Until you have seen a “stallion of a dog” it’s really hard to picture what one would look like. When you have seen Edge, you have truly seen a “stallion of a dog”. At 8 months of age, Edge stood 25 inches at the shoulder, had bone and substance that you usually only see on mature dogs. You think he is much older until you see him in the ring! Then the puppy comes out in him and he makes everyone laugh. He did manage to win Best of Breed his very first time in the ring!
When Mary and Paul Wells of Blossom Hill Collies in California decided to breed Edge’s mom April to Hal, I held my breath, hoping for a smooth male that could come to Canada. There was only one male in the litter and he was a sable merle. Bonus for me as Paul and Mary already had a sable merle in Hal and surely (I was hoping) they wouldn’t want to keep another one. Then, when their eyes opened and it was discovered Edge had a partial blue eye on his show side, I knew he was mine!! You can’t show sable merles with blue eyes in the States but you can in Canada!! I started to make plans to bring Edge to Canada!!
We flew home from California on August 12, when Edge was 9 weeks old and which is my birthday as well. Right from the get-go, Edge made himself the boss. He pounced on the ragdoll cat the instant he came in the house and then ran upstairs to check things out. He hasn’t quit since! He loves the couch but when he is outside running in the 2 acres fenced for the dogs, he is hardly ever still.
Edge has a huge full white collar which extends well past his shoulders. He has a head profile to die for, absolutely no flare and no depth, full dentition, perfect scissors bite, and an expression breeders dream of. He is very strong in rear, with great drive. He has a great shoulder layback, with his head set well ahead of his front. If I could change anything, it would be to give him a bit more reach in front.
I cannot thank Paul and Mary enough for letting me bring Edge to Canada. He is the first one they have let go so far away. Hopefully a girl will follow soon.
Edge has a number of young ladies waiting for him already. He will be making a huge impact here at Tamaron and if breeders are smart, he will influence other kennels as well.
| Reg’d Name | Blossom Hill Cutting Edge |
| Color/Type | Sable Merle, Smooth |
| Sex | Male |
| Sire | AmCh. Blossom Hill Barely Bronze |
| Dam | AmCh. Blossom Hill Dream Keeper |
| DOB | June 10, 2005 |
| Reg # | 1090005 |
| Eye Check | Mild Hypoplasia |
| No. Litters | 2 |
| Pointed Offspring | |
| No. Champions | 6 |
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