In Conclusion
On August 31st 2010 at the age of 7 1/2 years our beloved boy 'Rex" Grand Champion Bobern Mastrs
Aprentice HSAs, sadly and regretfully was put to sleep.
He was suffering an incurable cancer and could no longer go on.
The day that the incurable cancer was diagnoised he had to be put regetfully to sleep as there was no other option.
His last show being bravely run at the Ekka with a second in his class.
His second last show being another Best in Show at Kalbar.
This lovely boy had many achievements in such a short time and with limited progeny
has become a 'Limited Edition' in the Border Collie world.
Rex was a great show dog who in his achievements won Best in Show's, Reserve in Show, Runner Up in
Speciality Show, all classes in Show and reserve champion at the Ekka 2008.
Despite these wins his best in Group win was at the Ekka 2009 was the highlight. He made us proud.
He also achieved in the herding trials as well as getting his HSAs and first leg in HSBs with a score
of 90. He placed 4th out of 8 in a farm course being a little more challenging for him - He loved
herding and was a reliable when putting the sheep away at night.
He was always good with the kids, the other pets like our cats, he loved to ride on the back of the
truck with the wind in his face and hair.
On a personal note he was extremely loyal to me , never hesitating to do his best for me.
I loved that about him. He left us many memories and stories to tell.
Thank you Rex.
Rex had his critics and unfortunately their critisms were unfair,
born out of a competitive spirit and spite. Please leave him now in peace.
He didn't deserve your critism as you never really knew him like we did.
He was and still is the 'Best of the Best', loved and adored by many and hated by few.
I believe without a doubt that this dog has gone to heaven, being a good and faithful dog.
He will be missed dearly everyday and not forgotten.
I loved him dearly
Rex why did you have to go, there will never be another like you
Conformation
Best In Show
Kalba
18th June 2010
Waterloo Bay Kennel Club
Reserve in Show
Beaudesert KC 2007
Caboolture Kennel Club 2007
Border Collie Club 2004
Best Working Dog
Nanango
Best Exhibit in Group
Beaudesert 2006
Laidley 2006
Waterloo Bay
Beenleigh 12 Nov 2005
Waterloo Bay
Combined CCC
Reserve Exhibit in Group
Beenleigh (OP) - 06
Beenleigh - 06
Pine Rivers - 06
Northern Classic -06
Redcliffe Pen -05
Boonah -05
Brookfield S.S -05
Ipswich K.C -05
Goombungee -05
Lockyer Valley-2004
Open in Group
Laidley - 06
Sunshine Coast(OP) - 06
Ausbred in Show
Beaudesert SS 2006
Austbred in Group
Pine Rivers - 06
Ipswich Show - 06
Best Intermediate in Show
Brookfield 2005
Waterloo Bay - 2004
BCCQ-2006
Best Junior in Show
Border Collie Club Qld 2004
Lockyer Valley 30 May 2004
Puppy
Best Opposite Puppy in Show - BCCQ 2004
Best Intermediate in Group
Darling Downs - 15 Jan 06
Waterloo Bay CH
Waterloo Bay Open
Beenleigh
Ispwich
laidley
Brookfield Show Society
Boonah Show Society
Waterloo Bay CH
Waterloo Bay Open
Brisbane Valley
Combined CCC Club
Best Junior in Group
Pine Rivers
Goombungee
Lockyer Valley - Esk 30 May 2004
Qld Kennel Association
Redcliffe Pensulia
Burnett Kennel
Pine Rivers
Special thanks to Maree Rablin and Jacqui Cant for the above images
25 NOvember 2006
Caboolture Kennel Club
Judge: Ms T Hill(QLD)
Best Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BIG/Wong
Reserve: Elkana Major Look/Rablin
Best Bitch: Elkana Molly McWong/RUBOB/Wong
Reserve: Trumagik Akinda Hush/Minor in Group/Kay
Other: Elkana Dr Crusher/Baby of Breed/Wong
Judge: Mr J Hayward (NSW)
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/RUBOB/12/Wong
Reserve: Ch Libertybrook Forevernow/Stockbridge
Challenge Bitch: CH Gremaric All Talk/Reserve in Group/18/Richens
Reserve: Trumagik Akinda Hush/Kay
Other: Elkana Dr Crusher/Baby of Breed/Wong
Working Dog Show
22 October 2006
Judge: P Jeremy
Dog Challenge: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/
Reserve: CH Maghera Presents Me
Bitch Challenge: Gr CH Trumagick Attah Tude
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Fling/Field
Other:
Baby of Breed/Elkana Dr Crusher/Wong
Open Show
Judge: Mrs G Hovey
Best Dog: CH Maghera Presents Me
Reserve: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice
Best Bitch: Trumagik A kinda Hush
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Fling/Field
Baby of Breed/Elkana Dr Crusher/Wong
Ipswich Kennel Club Show 1
21 October 2006
Judge: Mr G Ness
Challenge Dog: Ch Borbern Mastrs Apprentice/Wong/BOB/11
Reserve: Trucharm Read All About It/Leslie
Challenge Bitch: Trucharm Front Page News/Leslie/RUBOB/7
Reserve: Trumagik AKinda Hush/Kay/Minor in Group
Other:
Elkana Dr Crusher/Wong/Baby of Breed
Dog of the Year Support Committee Show 2
7 October 2006
Judge:Mr E Ryder
Challenge Dog: Ch Borbern Mastrs Apprentice/Wong/10
Reserve: Royalindu Eye Ofth Storn/Duckworth
Challenge Bitch: Ch Gremaric Natural Grace/Richens/BOB/15
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Fling/Field/RUBOB
9th September 2006
Beaudesert Show Society
Judge: Mr A McQuire
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/BIG/Austbred in Group/Austbred in Show/25/Wong
Reserve: Mylawn Make A Fortune/Smith
Challenge Bitch: Trucharm Front Page News/RUBOB/12/Leslie
Reserve: CH Trucharm Power O Three/Leslie
5 August 2006
Pine Rivers AH & I Association
Judge: Mrs S Patterson(NSW)
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/RIG/Ausbred in Group/19/Wong
Reserve: CH Gremaric Imagery/Richens
Challenge Bitch: A/JAP CH Dazzling Bluestar JP A Dreamy Girl/RUBOB/Richens
Reserve: CH Bawntawn Charm N Soul/Brauers
Other: Tullacrest Born To Be a Star/Puppy in Group/Brauers
Khayoz Wanted Man/Intermediate in Group/Brauers
21 July 2006
Gatton Show Society Inc
Judge: Mr W E Chambers
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/12/Wong
Reserve: My Lawn Make A Fortune/RUBOB/Smith
Challenge Bitch: Gremaric Natural Grace/8/Richens
Reserve: Trucharm Front Page News/Minor in Group/Leslie
Other: Puppy in Group/Liberty Brook Forevernow/Stockbridge
Baby Puppy In Group/Trumagik Akinda Hush/Kay
15 July 2006
Laidley Show Society
Judge: Mr B Nalder
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/BIG/OIG/Wong
Reserve: Libertybrook Forevernow/Stockbridge
Challenge Bitch:Tallian Shesa Chance/JIG/RUBOB/Turner
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Fling/Field
9 July 2006
Beenleigh & District Kennel Club
Judge: Miss K McIntyre (NZ)
Dog Challenge: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/16/Reserve In Group/Wong
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Whisper/McCann
Bitch Challenge: CH Trucharm Power O Three/RUBOB/10/Leslie
Reserve: Trucharm Front Page News/Leslie
Beenleigh & District Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs C McGreevy (Qld)
Best Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/BOB/Reserve In Group/Wong
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Whisper/McCann
Best Bitch: Trucharm Front Page News/RUBOB/Minor in Group /Leslie
Reserve: Trumagik Highland Fling/Field
1st June 2006
Dog of the Year Support Committee (Open Show)
Judge: Mr L Barry
Best Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Apprentice/BOB
Reserve: CH Showioz Makin Waves/RUBOB
Boonah Show Society Inc(QLD)
19 May 2006
Judge: Mr D Strachan (NSW)
Challenge Dog : Gr Ch Famewyn Fortune Hunter(15)BOB/Smith
Reserve : Ch Borbern Mastrs Apprentice/Wong
Challenge Bitch : Ch Gremaric All Talk HT/(10)RUBOB/Richens
Reserve : Cannyben Star Struck/McKiernan
20th May 2006
Brookfield Show Society
Judge: Mr I Hinde (Vic)
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/RUBOB/11/Wong
Reserve: CH Gremaric Master Stroke/Ware
Challenge Bitch: CH Gremaric All Talk HT/18/BOB/Richens
Reserve: Cannyben Star Struck/McKiernan
14 May 2006
Waterloo Bay Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs D Dryburgh
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/RUBOB
Reserve: Trucharm Read All About It
Challenge Bitch: CH Gremaric All Talk/HT/BOB/
Reserve: CH Trucharm The Power O Three30th April 2006
Rocklea Show Society
Judge: Mrs J Smith (NSW)
Group 5 - Border Collies
Dog Challenge: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/RUBOB/Wong
Reserve: Tookurra Starcrossed Luva/Wachtel
Bitch Challenge: CH Trucharm The Power O Three/BOB/Leslie
Reserve: CH Surfir Its Awonder/Wong
Other: Trucharm Read All About It/Minor in Show/Leslie
Judge: Mr K G Hammond
Group 1 - Pugs
Dog Challenge: Elkana Jet Li/RUBOB/Wong
Bitch Challenge: Logwood Mary Juliette/Anissimov
16 April 2006
Durack Grounds Sub Commitee
Judge: Mrs S Mashford (Vic)
Challenge Dog: CH Showioz Makin Waves/Ashdowne/BOB/
Reserve: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/Wong/RUBOB
Challenge Bitch: CH Trucharm The Power O Three/
Reserve: Showioz Makin Magik
Other: Puppy of Breed/Elkana Didit Again
Baby/Trucharm Read All About It
Canine Health Sub-Comittee
15 April 2006
Judge: Mr RJ Watson (TAS)
Challenge Dog: Grand Ch Famewynn Fortune Hunter/Smith
Reserve: CH Borbern Mastrs Apreentice/Wong
Challenge Bitch: CH Tullacrest Born To Be a Star/Brauers/Minor in Group & Show
Reserve: Fidelis Moonlighting
Other: Trucharm Front Page News/baby of breed/3rd in 3-6months Sweepstake
9 April 2006
Pine Rivers Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs R Lane
Dog Challenge: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice/RUBOB/15/
Reserve: CH Gremaric Imagery
Bitch Challenge: CH Bawntawn Charm N Soul/BOB/24
Reserve: CH Surfir Its Awonder
Other: Baby - Trucharm Front Page News
8th April 2006
Goombungee-Hayden Horticultural Agricultural and Pastrol Society
Judge: Mrs ML Webber
Challenge Dog: Ch Borbern Mastrs Apprentice/BOB
Reserve: Wiglo Gloden Glow
Challenge Bitch: CH Surfir Its Awonder/RUBOB
Reserve: CH Taiquah Queen Isabella EJ JD
28th January 2006 - Saturday
Caboolture Kennel Club - Championship Show
Judge: Mr R Redhead (SA)
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice (16 points) BOB/Inter
Reserve Dog: Elkana Major Look - Puppy/RURBOB
Challenge Bitch: CH Surfir Its Awonder - Open (1
15th January 2006 - Sunday
Darling Downs Kennel Club Championship Show
Judge: Ms L Norman (Vic)
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice (10 points) BOB/Inter in Group (17 points)
Reserve Dog: Crestock Rythemof Thnite /RUBOB
Challenge Bitch: Showioz Makin Magik (12 points)
Reserve Bitch: Elkana Molly McWong - Minor of Breed
3rd December 2005
CCC Combined Show, Durack
Mrs E Warner (Vic)
Challenge Dog/BOB 20 points/BIG/Inter in Group
CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex"
Reserve Challenge
Trumagik Highland Whisper - J McCann
Bitch Challenge/RUBOB
CH Bawntawn Charm N Soul
Reserve Challenge
Cannyben Star Struck - McKiernan
12 November 2005
Beenleigh & District Kennel Club
Judge: Mrs W Hutchison (Vic)
Border Collies
CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Best of Breed, Best In Group and Inter in Group
CH Surfir Its Awonder - Challenge Bitch, Runner Up Best of Breed
Elkana Molly McWong - Baby of Breed
Elkana Major Look - Baby Dog
Judge: Mr I Hinde (Vic)
Pugs
Elkana Jet Li - Second Baby Dog 2/2
Elkana Lucy Loo - Baby Bitch 1/3
August 10th 2005
Family pic's of Rex, Molly, Chook and Didi
July 30 2005
Mt Gravatt AH & I Society - Championship Show
Judge: Mr D R Johnson SA
BOB: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" 15 points.
RUBOB: CH Showioz Makin Waves
Bitch Challenge and Junior: Fidelis Come N Get Me
Reserve and Puppy of Breed: Trumagik China Whispers
July 16th 2005
Laidley Show Society
Judge: Mrs J MacDonald (Tas)
Challenge Dog, Best of Breed and Intermediate in Group: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" 12 points.
Reserve Challenge and RUBOB: Texenpark Dark Assassin
Challenge Bitch:Korella Krystal Fire
Reserve Challenge: Trumagik Secret Whisper
RUGroup: Pzaal Calandar Girl 'A' 'Z'
Congrads to Niciole Smith for titling Pzaal Calandar Girl 'A' 'Z'- "Inca"
July 8th 2005
Redcliffe A.H. & I. Society Inc Championship Show. Judge - Mrs M Webber.
Challenge Dog: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" 7 Points - Reserve Challenge: Texenpark Dark Assassin
Challenge Bitch: JAP CH Dazziling Bluestar JP A Dreamy Girl - 7 points - Reserve Challenge: Trumagik China Whispers - "Panda"
BOB: JAP CH Dazziling Bluestar JP A Dreamy Girl
RUBOB: CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex"
Baby: Clasicyds Cabaret
2nd July 2005
Combined CCC Clubs Sub Committee Championship Show - Durack
Judge: Mr J Canellas (NSW)
Congrads to Katrina and her Old English Sheepdog CH Hartwyn Queens Evidence CD who got Best in Group and Best of Aust Bred in Group.
CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got Best of Breed and Intermediate of Breed - 17 points
21st May 2005 - Saturday
Brookfield Show Society, Championship show. Judge : Mrs D Barrett (NZ), General specials judge : Mrs L Stevens (ACT)
CH Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got Best of breed, 13 points, reserve in Group, Intermediate in group and Intermediate in Show. Trumagik China Whispers - "Panda" got challenge bitch. 8 points.
20th May 2005 - Friday
Boonah Championship Show, Boonah show grounds. Judge : Mr EC Callum.
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got challenge dog, BOB, reserve in group and intermediate in group.
Trumagik China Whispers - "Panda" got challenge bitch. RuBOB.
Saturday - 16th October 2004
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" - got Best of Breed today. CH Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" - got reserve of Breed.
Sunday - 10th October 2004
Waterloo Bay Kennel Club - Champion & Open Shows
Open show Judge Mr L Barry - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" - Dog Challenge, Best of Breed and Intermediate in Group.
CH Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" - got Bitch Challenge.
Championship Show Judge Mrs G R Newick - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" - got Dog Challenge - (TITLE GAINED) - then went on to get Best of Breed - Best in Group - Intermediate in Group. Later in the General Specials, Championship Show Judge Mr W E Chambers gave Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" - Best in Show and Intermediate in Show. Yahoo!! An awesome day.
CH Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" - got Reserve Challenge Bitch.Saturday - 9th October 2004
Brisbane Valley Kennel Club - Championship & Open Shows
Open Show Judge Mr A Brown - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got Best of Breed and Intermediate in Group, CH Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" - got runner up Best of Breed and open in Group.
Championship Show Judge Mrs M Markotany (NSW) - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got reserve Challenge. CH Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" - got reserve Challenge.
Thursday - 12th August 2004
At the Royal National Agricultiral Show of Qld,
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got Third in a line up of eight junior dogs for Junior of Breed, the judge was Mr Chan Weng Woh (Malaysia).
A special acknowledgement and thanks to Sue and Jim for going out of their busy schedule to vist, groom and share in more detail all the finishing off tips for Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex".
A Special HUGE thanks to everyone for all of your help on the day.
Challenge Dog with Gr Ch Nahrof Say No More.
Congrads to Connie Chan and Donald Too for getting Puppy of Breed Moirungu Skara with their West Highland Terrier, the judge was Mrs A Ingram (Northern Ireland).
Challenge Bitch with Aust Ch Bawntawn Charm N Soul.
Reserve Challenge with her Intermediate BItch Trucharm The Power O Three.
Friday - 23rd July 2004
Elkana at the Gatton Show Society championship show today Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got challenge and runner up best of breed today, under the Judge Rev JL Drayton, Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" got reserve Challenge.
Sunday - 18th July 2004
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got reserve challenge and runner up best of breed.
Saturday - 17th July 2004
Elkana at the Samford Ag Show Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" got Bitch Challenge and runner up best of breed. Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got reserve challenge and junior of breed.
Sunday - 13th June 2004
Elkana at the Ipswich Kennel Club Championship Show - Durack
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got reserve Challenge, Junior of Breed and Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" got second in her class out of four. Judge was Mr I Smith(NZ)
Read a great write up about the Border Collie the Extended Breed Standard presented by the NSW Southern Districts Country Border Collie Club, for more interesting insights and links go to our page for showing. From the Elkana family a special thanks for Maree for bringing this info to our attention.
Friday - 11th June 2004
Elkana at the Toogoolawah Championship Show
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Rex got reserve Challenge and runner up Best of Breed and Junior of Breed. Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" got bitch Challenge, Open of Breed and Open in Group. Judge was Mrs M Morphet. The trip was worth while for the Elkana tourists.
Sunday - 6th June 2004
Elkana at the QKC Qld Champ show at Durack, Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - "Rex" got challenge under Mr K W McMillan(NSW).
Friday - 4th June 2004
At the Qld Kennel Club of Qld night show, which was held at Durack. Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Rex got Best of Breed and Junior in Group. Surfir Its Awonder - "Millie" got runner up Best of Breed. Judge was Mr JE Kerley(SA). Sorry for the delay with uploading the latest Pictorial Show pic's that were taken at Esk. Elkana is addicted to dog showing.
16th May
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Rex , Jill - Aust CH. Burlee Classic Jill won their class and went on to get reserve in group, Surfir Its Awonder - Millie did not win her class. Gold Coast Canine Show. Judge for group 5 was Mr E Doyle (NSW).
Judge for group 2 was Mrs P. McLeod.
15th May
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Rex , "Jill" - Aust CH. Burlee Classic Jill and Surfir Its Awonder - Millie all won their class, and all went on to get reserve in group. Brookfield Show Society. Judge for group 5 was Ms D Crofts (NSW)
Judge for group 2 was Mr T Horchner (Vic)
Waterloo Bay Kennel Club - Champ Show - Durack
Borbern Mastrs Aprentice - Rex got his class today and went on to get Challenge dog. A wonderful way to top of mothers day. Judge was Mr AD Weil.
18/04/04
Durack for the Kennel Association of Qld show.
Rex - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice got Challenge and runner up Best of Breed in the Open Show. Mr W Smith was the Judge.
02/04/04
It was not April Fools day, but it was a great start to the month. Cathy took Rex - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice up to Nanango & District Kennel Club champ show on Friday along with her other dogs. Its was greatly appreciated. But with a little apprehension seeing one of our babies going somewhere without us. Rex - Borbern Mastrs Aprentice got Challenge Dog, Best of Breed and Best Australian Working Dog.