CollieWings Kennel

Welcome to my kennel! CollieWings Kennel is a small operation, but I have some of the best dogs on FP and good breeding is making them better all the time. I've put some effort into purging out bad genes and strengthening aptitudes over the generations. My work pays off when each generation top their breed rankings and produce the best pups in sales. I'm established now, but I'm still learning and improving my kennel. I record my dogs' F:U days in their descriptions. I like taking care of my dogs and I love watching them succeed. That's why all my dogs are cared for, trained, and competed daily. If you have a question about my dogs, don't be scared to message me. I don't bite.
Note: Regarding my avatar, it's a picture of my late dog. Please do not steal it!

POLICIES

Advice: I give free advice to anyone who messages me with a question. I can help you learn to...
- Evaluate the potential of a dog,
- Equip and train them properly,
- Compete them at their best throughout their career,
- Breed them to a suitable mate when the time comes,
- Choose the best puppy from a litter.
I can also give advice regarding Achievements and earning FPD/FPP/Fame. I am not an expert on pricing systems or BoB/BoS, but I can explain a little about that stuff too.

Studding: My males begin studding when they reach the score boards, priced at market value for their genetics/quality overall. I set prices by breed, not by individual, so all males of the same breed will be the same price. I never set a level limit or lock my studs. But I retire them promptly at 101 days, so breedings are only available for a limited time. All requests will be accepted, but patience may be required as I only log in 1-2 times daily when possible. If I take too long and you feel you must cancel your request, feel free to do that. No hard feelings. My females never offer public breedings. But I might be willing to privately sell a female's first breeding for a high price ($1M+), provided she is under 89 days old. Message me to inquire about that.
Note: I determine market value by searching Sale or Breeding listings for similar dogs.

Breeding & Sales: I breed my dogs at 89 and 101 days. My litters are always tested promptly for genes and aptitudes, and always fully cared for. Puppy chow boosts the lowest sport stat. "Mixed" litters from the first breeding go up for bid at birth. Minimum bid is determined by pet home price rounded up to the next 500. First (or highest) bid accepted, no kennel checks necessary. Litters from the second breeding are for keeping, but "In Dev" breeds are culled after the second litters mature. Young adult dogs who I choose to cull are priced according to market value for their genetics/quality overall and sold publicly. All pups/dogs are sold with my prefix (CLWK), unless they have a Good or lower health rating. I do not normally sell adult dogs, but I might consider it for a high price ($100K+). Message me to inquire about that.
Note: All "Mixed" puppies should have the aptitude(s) listed below. However, if your chosen puppy fails their aptitude test at 4 days, PM me to switch your bid to another puppy for the same price.

Buying: On the rare occasions when I buy dogs for a new breed project, I look for youngsters from 4 to 11 days old with Good+ health. I also want the right aptitude and stat boosts for the sport I am aiming for with the breed (see below). Rare colors and lala are preferred but not required. I breed primarily for aptitude so I will only bid on a puppy who has been tested or whose parents both display the aptitude. I only do bid-for-bid when I have a low quality "In Dev" litter that I want to get rid of. Pups I buy in a B4B situation will only be kept temporarily for achievement purposes and then sold away.
Note: I will break any and all my own rules when attacking an achievement or when a friend asks me for a favor.

Other Games: I play all my games under the same username. On Howrse(Int) and Lioden/Wolvden, I accept random friend requests and will happily chat with anyone in PMs or forums. On Elvenar, I'm a member of the Ferelden fellowship and rarely socialize with outsiders, except on Discord.

BREEDS

I specialize in a wide range of breeds, so there's something for everyone in my kennel.

Akita Inus (HT-cha/int) - Akitas are known to be one of the oldest Japanese breeds, descended from medieval Matagi hunting dogs. Their name comes from Akita prefecture where early Akitas hunted deer, bears, and wild boars in the 1800s. Akitas became popular fighting dogs in the early 1900s and were crossed with some bigger breeds to help them win. During WW2, the starving Japanese people took to eating dogs and the government ordered many dogs killed to stop the spread of disease. Akita lovers crossbred them with German Shepherds to make them more useful to the military or turned them loose in the remote northern mountains to hide them. Akitas were almost driven to extinction, but after the war, Morie Sawataishi organized breeding efforts to save them and they were recognized in the 1950s. US soldiers fell in love with Akitas and many dogs who did not fit the new breed standard went home with them, leading to a split in the breed. The Japanese "Akita Inu" is smaller and only allowed to be red/fawn, white, or brindle. The American "Akita" is bigger and can be any color, with pinto and masks allowed also. Like their ancestors, the Giniro family are bred for Hunting Trials. They consistently reach WC and BoB with charisma and intelligence stat boosts. If you want a tenacious hunting dog to make you proud in the field, a Giniro dog is the perfect choice.

Belgian Tervurens (Sc-str/int) - Belgian Tervurens are one of the four varieties of Belgian Shepherd first bred in Belgium in the 1890s. Breeder Professor Reul was bothered by the fact that other European nations had their own signature shepherd dogs while Belgium had none. He gathered foundation stock from four different areas around Belgium. The Groenendael (grow-nen-dale) dogs were long-haired and black. The Malinois (mal-in-wa) dogs were short-haired and red/fawn. The Laekenois (lake-in-wa) dogs were wiry-haired and fawn. The Tervuren dogs combined the long luxurious coats of the Groenendaels and the gorgeous red/fawn color variations of the Malinois. Kennel Clubs around the world have never been able to agree on whether the four varieties are different enough to be called separate breeds or not. According to the AKC, and here on FP, the four are considered separate breeds and the title of Belgian Sheepdog belongs only to the Groenendaels. The Nobel family are bred to be Schutzhund champions, consistently reaching WC and often BoB. Their name represents the noble way they carry themselves and their noble souls. If you're looking for a bulletproof guard dog to dominate Schutzhund comps, you'll be proud to own a Nobel dog.

Carpathian Shepherds (H-int/stm) - Carpathian Shepherds were first documented in the mid-1800s in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania. These mountains are home to half of all European brown bears and more than a third of European wolves. Over centuries, these threats helped shape the Carps into fearless warriors. By the time the first breed standard was written in 1934, they were known to be courageous guardians of both their flocks and their people. They have even been said to fight bears to protect their masters. They are such good defenders of livestock that flocks protected by them rarely suffer any casualties, despite the high population of predators in the region. In 2015, local Carp owners paraded hundreds of their dogs before a tribunal of judges to win the Carp's recognition by the FCI. Carps are born black and white, but their white patches darken to wolf-grey as they get older. The Dracul family are among the oldest lines of Carpathians on FP and the best herders of their breed, consistently reaching WC and BoB. If you need a tough flock guardian to compete in Herding comps, you can't do better than a Dracul dog.

Dalmatians (A/M-int/agi) - Dalmatians began appearing in paintings and writings in the Dalmatia region of Croatia in the early 1600s. But legend has it that they descended from medieval war dogs who guarded the borders of Dalmatia from invaders. In the late 1700s, they became very popular in England where they were bred for their striking spots and their natural affinity for horses. By the late 1800s, they were running alongside carriages all over Europe and their breed club was established in 1890. Their high energy and intelligence made them versatile and they have worked as guards, hunters, and even circus performers. But their most famous job is firehouse dogs. When firefighters still used horse-drawn wagons, Dalmatians ran ahead of the firewagons, clearing the streets like sirens. At the fires, they guarded the firewagons and kept the horses calm while the firefighters did their work. At night, they slept in the stables to guard the horses and equipment from thieves. Dalmatians are born pure white and starting at 3-4 weeks old they develop their spots which continue to shift and change until they are fully mature. The Sinclair family are the only Dalmatians on FP bred specifically to be equally talented at Agility and Musical Freestyle. They can reach WC in either sport with boosts common to both sports. If you need a spirited versatile dog in your kennel, a Sinclair dog is perfect for you.

Flat Coated Retrievers (D-cha/str) - Flat-Coats were first bred in England in the mid-1800s as a gamekeeper's dog. They were created using Collies, Newfoundlands, Setters, and the now-extinct St. John's Water Dog. Kennel Clubs in the UK and US began recognizing them in the early 1900s, but their popularity fell off after that as they were replaced by Golden Retrievers. By the end of WW2, they were on the brink of extinction, but they recovered with the help of dedicated breeders in the 1960s. Though their hayday is long over, Flat-Coats still have a loyal following on both sides of the Atlantic. The Flame family dates back to the earliest days of my kennel, to their founding sire Blaze. They've become truly gifted divers who consistently reach WC and even UC and BoB also. Their family name represents the fire in their souls that even the water they love cannot extinguish. If you need a water-loving retriever in your kennel, you can't go wrong with a Flame dog.

Kooikerhondjes (koy-ker-hond) (FT/HT-cha/stm) - Kooikerhondjes were first bred in the Netherlands in the 1500s. Duck hunters used them to help lure ducks into cage traps called "kooi". They became a very popular breed in the Netherlands and even appeared in paintings by Rembrandt and other Dutch masters. Legend has it that Lord William "the Silent" of Oranje was saved when his Kooiker woke him in the night to warn him of an assassination attempt. But when shooting ducks with rifles became more common than trapping, the Kooiker's popularity suffered. By WW2, they were almost extinct. During the German occupation of the Netherlands, Baroness van Hardenbroek defied the Nazis by quietly collecting as many Kooikers as she could find. Her envoys scoured the land armed with nothing but a black and white photo and a snatch of red fur to identify Kooikers. Beginning in 1942, the Baroness organized breeding efforts to save them and there was even a rumor that she used them to help guide downed Allied pilots through treacherous woods to safety in Belgium. Kooikers were recognized by the Dutch Kennel Club in 1971 and now they are being recognized by other kennel clubs, including the AKC. The Reaper family are the only Kooikers on FP bred specifically to be successful at both Field and Hunting Trials, with boosts common to both sports. They take their name from their founding sire Kai Reaper. If you need a faithful spaniel dog in your kennel, a Reaper dog is perfect for you.

Large Munsterlanders (FT-stm/stm) - Large Munsterlanders were first recognized in Germany in the early 1900s, but their ancestors appear in paintings of hunting scenes dating back to the Middle Ages. They were considered a variety of German Longhaired Pointer, but most GLPs are brown and the breed club decided to stop recognizing the black variant. Lovers of these dogs split off from the old breed club and formed their own club for the Large Munsterlander. The Polaris family is among the oldest families in my kennel, taking their name from their founding sire Polaris. They're relentless at Field Trials, reaching WC and BoB with all stamina stat boosts. If you're looking for an unrelenting setter to thrill in the field, a Polaris dog is the perfect choice.

Norwich Terriers (E-str/spd) - Norwich Terriers were first recognized in England in the 1930s, but they have been hunting rodents and flushing foxes from their dens since the late 1800s. Some experts believe that they descended from a mix of small Irish Terriers and the now-extinct Trumpington Terrier. Originally, the breed standard allowed their ears to be prick or drop. But in the 1960s, kennel clubs began recognizing the drop-eared variety as a separate breed, the Norfolk Terrier. Norwiches are a popular breed all over the world today and serve as the Cambridge University mascot, but they have stayed rare because their litter size is usually small and they often need Caesarean sections. The Edelsten family are bred for Earthdog Trials, consistently reaching WC and BoB. They take their name from their founding sire Mason Edelstein. If you need a smart little terrier to dominate Earthdog, you'll be proud to own an Edelsten dog.

Pharaoh Hounds (R-spd/cha) - Pharaoh Hounds originated in Malta where they have been used for rabbit hunting since the Middle Ages. In fact, their name in the native Maltese language is Kelb tal-Fenek which means "rabbit dog". When Pharaoh Hounds are excited or happy, they blush and their ears and noses turn pink. They were first recognized in the 1960s, but legend has it that they descended from ancient Egyptian Tesem hounds that were brought to Malta by seafaring Phoenician traders over 2000 years ago. The Chronica family are bred to be racers, consistently reaching WC with speed and charisma stat boosts. They take their name from one of their founding dams Chronica. If you're looking for a speedy sight hound to make you proud on the track, you can't do better than a Chronica dog.

Pomeranians (RO-str/cha) - Pomeranians are the smallest variety of German Spitz dogs, an old breed first documented in the 1500s. They got their name from the Baltic coastal region of Pomerania where they first became distinct from their larger cousins. In the 1760s, the English royal family took an interest in them and Queen Victoria established a breeding kennel in the 1880s. Poms were much bigger at that time, but the Queen loved the small ones and bred them even smaller. Her love of tiny Poms was infectious and by the time she died, the breed had shrunk to half their original size and became one of the most popular small breeds in the world. Their breed clubs were established in the 1890s in the US and UK and the breed was recognized in 1900. In 1912, two Poms survived the Titanic disaster. Elizabeth Rothschild hid her Pom inside her coat and when the rescue ship arrived, she refused to leave her lifeboat without him. Margaret Hays wrapped her Pom in a blanket so crewmen would think she was a baby. The Flashaway family are bred to be Rally-O champions, but they can also do well in Show. If you need a lively little companion dog to impress in the ring, a Flashaway dog is just what you're looking for.

Redbone Coonhounds (Hu/T-int/spd) - Redbones are descended from European hounds brought to the US during colonial times when the wealthy still enjoyed traditional fox hunting. But the common people were more interested in raccoons and other game for valuable meat and pelts. In the late 1700s, Peter Redbone noticed that most European hounds were confused by the tree-climbing animals they hunted in the US and set out to create a scent hound that could track scents up trees. He took the smartest foxhounds and bloodhounds and created the Redbone we know today. They were bred to be tenacious on the trail, fast runners, and willing swimmers, putting them among the best scent hounds in the US. By the 1860s, these hounds had become popular tracking and hunting dogs, treeing animals from the rocky Appalachian foothills to the swamplands of Louisiana. The breed was recognized in 1902 and the novel "Where the Red Fern Grows" popularized them even more in 1961, telling the story of a boy training his two Redbones to be champion hunters. But because they are more commonly found on the trail than in the show ring, most people outside of North America have never heard of Redbones and they only began appearing at Westminster in 2011. The Birdsong family are bred to excel at both Tracking and Scent Hurdles, usually reaching WC in either sport as well as BoB. If you need a cunning scent hound to dominate scentwork sports, you'll be proud to own a Birdsong dog.

Rough Collies (H-int/agi) - Rough Collies are a very old breed, so old that their origins are unknown. Some experts believe that the earliest Collie ancestors were brought to the British Isles by Roman conquerors and interbred with native British dogs. Even their name is a mystery. Some say it came from the Colley sheep the dogs herded in Scotland and Wales where they first became a distinct breed. Others claim it came from the Gaelic word "coilean" which means "young dog" or "doggie". The Smooth Collie appeared when Scottish and Welsh Rough Collies interbred with English dogs in the 1860s. Many experts believe that the Collie's long face came from interbreeding with Borzois. When Queen Victoria adopted a Rough Collie, they became very popular pets among the upper class. Eventually they lost their jobs as working herders in the UK, replaced by Border Collies. But thanks to Lassie, they were able to keep their jobs in the US. Their breed clubs in the US and UK date back to the 1880s, among the oldest breed clubs in the US. The Fleet family is the oldest in my kennel, dating back to my first dog Pegasus. They take their name from one of their founding sires Royal Fleet. Since the founding of my kennel, they've become champion herders, consistently reaching WC. If you're looking for a clever drover to make you proud in Herding comps, there's no better choice than a Fleet dog.

Samoyeds (S-str/spd) - Samoyeds are known to be one of the oldest dog breeds still in existence, perhaps dating back to prehistoric times. They were first bred by nomadic Siberian tribes who used them to herd reindeer, guard camps, and pull sleds. In the centuries since, they have become one of the most popular northern spitz breeds in the world and the favorite dogs of polar explorers. Samoyeds even reached the South Pole with Roald Amundsen's expedition in 1911. They were bred to have smiling upturned lips so they wouldn't drool and get icicles on their faces in the frigid polar climate. The Snow family is a well-established family in my kennel, taking their name from one of their founding dams Snowheart. They are one of the leading sled teams among their breed generation after generation, consistently reaching UC and BoB. If you want to add a powerful draught dog to your sled team, let a Snow dog be your MVP.

Pekingese (Sh-cha/cha) In Dev - Pekingese were first documented in China around 200BCE, but genetic studies show that their lineage is over 4000 years old. They were originally bred by ancient Buddhist monks to resemble stone guardian lions and they were considered sacred. For centuries, they were the companions of the monks and watchdogs of their temples. But then they caught the attention of the Chinese nobility who turned them into lapdogs and mini-bodyguards. Pekes became the favorite dogs of the Emperors during the Tang Dynasty in the 700s and a breeding kennel was established on the grounds of the Summer Palace in Peking (Beijing), earning the breed its name. The imperial Pekes had their own servants to care for them and stealing one was punishable by death. In 1860, the Summer Palace was sacked and burned by the British army to end the Opium Wars. As he fled, the Emperor ordered all the sacred Pekes killed to keep them out of enemy hands. Only five of them were found alive in the Palace and they were taken back to England along with the other spoils of war and presented to Queen Victoria. She fell in love with the Pekes and they quickly became status symbols for the upper class in Europe and America. Their ancient breed standard was published soon after and it remains one of the oldest written breed standards in the world. Their breed clubs were established in the early 1900s in the US and UK. In 1912, a Peke named Sun Yat-Sen survived the Titanic on lifeboat 3 with his owners Henry and Myra Harper.

Hovawarts (T/Sc-int/stm) In Dev - The Hovawart is a very old working breed that guarded homes and farms all over medieval Germany. In fact, their name means "yard watchman" and they were renowned for their guarding instincts and loyalty to their masters. But as time went on, newer breeds like the GSD replaced them more and more, until they were almost extinct. Beginning in 1915, a group of dedicated breeders organized breeding efforts to save them. The few remaining Hovawarts they found on farms in the Black Forest were carefully bred with Kuvasz, Newfoundlands, GSDs, Leonbergers, and a few others. After decades of work, the new Hovawart was officially recognized by the FCI in 1937. But the outbreak of WW2 threatened the Hovawarts again. Their outstanding guarding abilities made them useful to the war effort and many were drafted into the German military, never to return. By the war's end, the Hovawarts were decimated. But again, they were rescued by enthusiasts who formed a new breed club and began breeding efforts anew in 1948. In 1964, the German Kennel Club recognized the Hovawart and today, the breed is becoming known and loved around the world.

STATS

Best run on Gene Genie: 56

Highest Title Reached by a CollieWings Dog: IC

Highest Level Reached by a CollieWings Dog: 99

Lowest multiplier this generation: 1.492 (Pekes)

Highest multiplier this generation: 1.673 (Redbones)

Some info about me: I'm a 40+ year old female (not LGBT+). I'm single with no kids. I live alone in a beautiful condo in Maryland, USA. I normally work two jobs, but I don't always have temp work during the week. My birthday is November 9th.

I'm Jewish and a supporter of Israel where I have family. I dislike war, but I believe in standing up to terrorists and tyrants. I believe that reproductive rights are human rights. I support the rights and freedoms of LGBT+ people, even though I am not one of them. I despise racism in any form, especially in police officers who should be held to a higher standard. However, I support the majority of police officers and other first responders who put themselves in danger every day to keep us all safe. I am a firm believer in non-violent protest and I feel there is never a justification for rioting, looting, or any form of violence in a political movement. I respect that everyone has their own opinions on these issues, but these are mine.

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