It is with sadnes I convey this message, on the 20th April, 2010 my beautiful boy Hamish closed his eyes for the last time.  After a short illness, in his own backyard laying in the sun with his head in my arms he slipped away peacefully.  A beautiful soul gone to rainbow bridge to run free until we meet again....gone but never forgotten. 


Au Ch Tambovale Tornado, Hamish.
Hamish was born on the 3rd of March, 1997.  He was the most handsome babe born to Tingwall Georgie Girl, Pippa, and Au Ch Kennoway Kiwi Connection.  1  of 8 puppies and he stood out at birth.  I remember picking him up at ten minutes of age and saying to him "my little Hamish welcome to the world".  I had an instant bond with him. With no idea what the future would hold for him and me. 
Hamish took me on a rollercoaster of showing and obedience and has been a dream to own and handle.  Hamish spent 5 years of his life in Japan. He was five years old when he left for Japan.   I wanted him to shine overseas but missed him the day.  At 10 years of age Hiroshi and Kimiko Nagaya of Dazzlingblue Star kennels let my handsome man come home to retire and live his days out  at home were his journey began.  Although Hamish did not gain his Japanese title his progeny have gone on to bigger and better things.  His daughter Au Grand Champion Jp Ch Dazzlingblue Star Dreamy Girl, Wendy.  Owned, shown and loved by Greg Ritchens of Gremaric Border Collies. His daughter Au Ch Tambovale Calender Girl HT, his grandaughter Au Ch Tambovale Othe Mana Born, His great grandsons Au Champion King Oth Road, Morgan, and NZ Ch Tambovale Turn Back Time, Paddy.  Another great grand son, Au Ch Tambovale Lord Nova, Wilson who have proven that  not only is Hamish an Australian Champion he has progeny that have gone on to make us all proud.  Too many to mention.

Au Ch Tambovale Tornado

As handsome as ever Au Ch Tambovale Tornado, Hamish DOB: 3/3/1997

Jeff showing Hamish as Berwick Agricultural Show where he won Challenge dog on the day

Hamish at 10 years of age just before his return to Australia

Hamish in Japan playing frizby

Hamish on arrival home after spending 30 days in quarentine, just as happy as ever, its like he never left us.

Second from  left our good friends Hiroshi Nagaya and his daughter from Japan, my good friends Danielle Inverno from Sashdan Kennels with her son Jeremy and Greg Richens from Gremaric Park Border Collies, On the crate Wendy, Au Jp Dazzlingblue Star Dreamy Girl with Kimiko Nagaya
far right.

Hamish on arrival back from Japan in Quarentine at
Spotswood station in Victoria.  I would like to take this oportunity to thank the staff at the quarentine station for their diligent care and attention given to Hamish while he was with them.

Greg Richens and Wendy, Hamish and Tiggy's daughter from Japan. Awarded Best Exibit in Show.